Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Best Value)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/Marine Operations requires replacement mooring lines in accordance with specifications listed in the Statement of Need. Quotes will only be accepted from official manufacturer distributors listed on the OEM website.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number NMAN7941-20-01629 is issued as a firm fixed price, commercial, request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08.

(iv) This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 314994, Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills; the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

(v) Line items are as follows:
CLIN 1: Pricing for four (4) replacement mooring lines; serviceable length (300’), with 72” spliced eyes on either end, 8 chafing guards, and 8 inverted fire hose guards as shown in the statement of need.

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: NOAA Marine Operations Center – Pacific (MOC-P); Research vessel NOAAS Oscar Dyson requires four (4) replacement mooring lines for current mooring lines which have deteriorated or exceeded the rated service life. Requirements are shown on the attached Statement of Need. Quotes will only be accepted from vendors listed on the Samson website as official distributors.

Quote must be provided on company letterhead. Submitted quote should include shipping costs. This solicitation closes 08/27/20 at 04:00pm PST, with the intent to award on 09/02/20.

(vii) Delivery location:
NOAAS Oscar Dyson
Marine Operations Center – Pacific
2002 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365

(viii) See terms and conditions in attached document.

(ix) Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable.

(x) Offers shall be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] no later than 1600 hrs PST, Aug 27, 2020.

(xi) Contact Jason Jenks at [email protected] for information regarding this solicitation.