Solicitation Number:  PIFSC-10-038

Agency:  Department of Commerce

Office:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Location:  National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The office of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center located in Honolulu, HI has a requirement for assistance with coordinating and conducting longline fishing field trials to test alternative fishing gear to determine the efficacy of such gear on capture rate of target and non-target, or bycatch species. This will include assistance with providing logistical support (eg. vessel and fishing gear) in order to conduct an experiment to test the use of ringed circle hooks in a Mediterranean longline fishery.   Data obtained from this work will include comparisons of rates of capture of both target (eg. Swordfish) and non-target species, such as sharks, rays, and sea turtles.  This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 541690, size standard $7.0 million.  A firm fixed price contract will be issued with period of performance commencing approximately August, 2010 thru September 30, 2011.  All interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication.  All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Karen Beck at (808) 983-2900 or email at [email protected].  This is a simplified acquisition estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00.  The Western Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003.  After this date, NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR.  For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site:  http://www.ccr.gov.  In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number.  A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate  or by phone at (800) 333-0505.  All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV.