This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to acquire in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories has a requirement for aviation services to and from Little Port Walter, Alaska.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) conducts research on a wide variety of topics relating to the health of our endangered and sustainable fish and fisheries including: the effects of aquaculture reared species on wild populations; the effects of genetic bottlenecks on productivity of fish populations; and the utility of freshwater sanctuaries for long term survival of anadromous fish. Additionally, NMFS monitors annual biological and climate data to study the effects of climate change on ocean migration, growth, condition, and survival of salmonids along with other commercially important species.
The Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratory requires Air Charter Services to transport personnel and supplies from Juneau Alaska to its remote field station at NOAA’s Little Port Water Marine Research Station (LPW) located on Southern Baranof Island in SE Alaska. NOAA’s LPW resides approximately 150 miles from the Juneau International Airport (JNU) 1873 Shell Simmons Dr, Juneau, AK 99801 and approximately 60 miles from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport. Currently NOAA charters fixed wing aircraft on floats approximately 40 times per year to transports personnel and supplies to the station.
See attached Statement of Work for more information.
All interested concerns must submit a quotation and documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide services as described above within fifteen (15) days of the publication date of this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation has been issued. A firm-fixed order is anticipated to be issued in within 24 hours of closing date and time. All responses must be in writing and delivery to fax number (907)789-6004 attention to Heather Mahle, email to heather.mahle@noaa.gov, or provide to address indicated in solicitation.
Emailed Correspondence or Response to Solicitation should reference solicitation # ABL-21056, in the Subject line to ensure it is received successfully. Evaluation and resulting award anticipated to within 48 hours of due date.
This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far
*** All contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). No Award can be made unless Cotnractor/Vendor is registered and active in SAM. For additional information visit www.sam.gov.
