NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking to collaborate with an individual or entity that can: 1) assist in the spawning and culturing of white abalone; and 2) construct, repair and maintain all facilities and equipment associated with the white abalone captive breeding and rearing program. The individual or entity we are seeking must be in the process of obtaining, or already in possession of, an ESA scientific research permit issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The information obtained from this work is essential for maintaining the captive breeding program for the federally endangered white abalone, a species predicted to be at extremely high risk of extinction in the wild over the next 10-15 years.

The entire solicitation is attached. Interested firms shall provide, in writing, a brief narrative (no more than 3 pages in length) and documentation to support your firm's capability and experience meeting the requirements herein.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 541690 with a size standard of $14M.

The government intends to issue a firm fixed price contract with period of performance commencing approximately from date of award through JULY 31, 2014 with no option period. All interested parties must respond to this announcement within ten (10) calendar days of its publication. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to (206) 527-7513 attention to Maria Mendoza or email at [email protected]. This is a simplified acquisition.

This notice is hereby issued as RFQ No.AB133F-13-RQ-03518. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this RFQ and resultant award.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

The FAR (52) and CAR (1352) clauses incorporated into this acquisition are:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUNE 2008)
52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (JAN 1999)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (AUG 2009)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (JUN 2010),
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 2011)
1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2010)
1352.209-73 Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010)
1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010)
1352.233-70 Agency Protests (APR 2010)
1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests (APR 2010)

FAR 52 clauses and provisions are available on the internet website: http://www.arnet.gov/far.
CAR 1352 clauses and provisions are available on the internet website: http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/docs/DOC_Local_Clauses_PM2000-03A2.pdf.