Per SOW. To provide Boom for fuel evolutions, and
ID: 1333MK25Q0012Type: Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

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Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

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ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (F108)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide containment boom services for fuel evolutions involving NOAA vessels, with a contract period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for deploying and retrieving fuel booms during scheduled fueling operations at various locations, including Pascagoula, MS, Galveston, TX, and Pensacola, FL, with an anticipated up to 25 events during the contract period. This procurement is crucial for oil spill prevention and environmental protection during marine operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and labor standards. Interested parties must submit their quotes by referencing RFQ Number 140802-25-0075 and can direct inquiries to Christopher Baker at christopher.baker@noaa.gov or by phone at 757-317-0683.

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    The document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) related to the provision of containment boom services for fuel evolutions involving NOAA Ships. Key details include the solicitation number 1333MK25Q0012, a period of performance from November 12, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and a firm-fixed-price award type. It outlines various sites for service, including locations in Mississippi and Texas, and specifies costs per foot for boom, deployment, and recovery fees. Notably, the document also incorporates regulatory clauses such as those from the Federal Acquisition Regulation and a wage determination reflecting the Service Contract Act obligations. It emphasizes compliance with Executive Orders regarding minimum wage and paid sick leave for workers. The structure includes sections on supplies/services, contract clauses, and attachments, emphasizing the administrative and regulatory requirements for contractors, aimed at ensuring fair compensation, safety, and compliance during the contract execution period. Overall, this RFP underscores the government's commitment to efficient environmental management and adherence to labor regulations while engaging contractors.
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the deployment and retrieval of fuel booms during scheduled fueling operations for NOAA vessels at multiple locations including Pascagoula, MS, Galveston, TX, and Pensacola, FL. The contract, effective from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, anticipates up to 25 events during this period, with specific boom lengths required for different vessels. The contractor must provide personnel and equipment to deploy a boom for the partial enclosure of fueling operations, manage deployment and recovery around scheduled events—including weekends and holidays—and respond to requests within one week. Additional services may necessitate new call orders. The selected contractor is expected to conduct operations at designated NOAA facilities in Mississippi, Texas, and Florida, contributing to oil spill prevention and environmental protection during marine operations.
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