DOCUMENT
R -- SANCTUARY VISITOR CENTER NATURALIST SERVICES - RFQ
- Notice Date
- 5/30/2008
- Notice Type
- RFQ
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office, SSMC4 - Room 7601/OFA61, 1305 East West Highway, 7th Floor, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910
- ZIP Code
- 20910
- Solicitation Number
- WRAD-08-0529-NCND6023-8-3885
- Response Due
- 6/14/2008
- Archive Date
- 6/29/2008
- Point of Contact
- Maria L Mendoza,, Phone: (206)526-6671, Shannon C. McIlroy,, Phone: (206)526-6027
- E-Mail Address
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Maria.L.Mendoza@noaa.gov, Shannon.C.McIlroy@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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), Gulf of Farallones National Marine Sanctuary located in San Francisco, CA has a requirement for a contractor to provide visitor center naturalist services. Background:Marine Sanctuaries are administered by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The goal of the National Marine Sanctuary System is to protect and manage these marine resources through research, education, conservation and stewardship. The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary's main office and visitor center are located in San Francisco. Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 1,280 square miles of central and northern California coastal waters. In addition, to the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, the Farallones sanctuary manages approximately 1,380 square miles of northern Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The Farallon sanctuary's educational activities must reflect the programs highest priority of long-term protection of ecosystems. Sanctuary educational efforts are focused on increasing the public's awareness, knowledge, and stewardship of marine life and cultural resources. The GFNMS requires a contractor that will perform the following tasks: 1. Staff the Visitor Center a minimum of two days a week, this includes greeting the public, interpreting the exhibits and answering questions from the public. The Visitor Center is open l0 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. 2. Maintain and clean the Visitor Center exhibits, including several cold saltwater aquaria. 3. Maintain all necessary aquarium supplies and food for aquarium animals. Stock brochures and sanctuary materials. Maintenance and cleaning should be scheduled during closed hours. 4. Assist with exhibit updates and improvements, including exhibit concept, design, and fabrication. 5. Schedule school groups 6. Assist with the development and instruction of school group programs on week days 7. Advertise and lead monthly "Creature Feature" programs for the public on a weekend day. 8. Assist in the coordination of the Sanctuary's lecture series, interpretive trips, and outreach fairs and special events 9. Assist with the recruitment and training of Visitor Center volunteers 10. The contractor will meet at least once a month with all sanctuary education staff and once a week with the Visitor Center Manager. All educational programs developed under this contract will be the sole property of GFNMS, NOAA, Department of Commerce and US government. Individuals responding to this announcement MUST possess the following: • Experience in teaching and/or interpretation • Knowledge of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and marine issues • Knowledge of north central California coast natural history • Excellent communication skills with adults and children • Experience maintaining saltwater aquariums • Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and Fi1eMaker Pro • BS or BA degree in education, marine biology, environmental studies or a related field • Valid California Driver's License Preference Given to Naturalist Services with the following: • Experience working with multiple partners • Experience working with volunteers The government anticipates awarding to a contractor in San Francisco, CA or local commuting area. All work will take place on government property. 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 will not be issued. Only firms that can provide the services described herein will be considered. A fixed firm order will be issued with period of performance of twelve months from date of award and two option years. This RFQ closes at 4:00 p.m. June 14, 2008. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Shannon McIlroy at (206) 526-6025 or email at Shannon.C.McIlroy@noaa.gov. Questions concerning this acquisition must be directed to Maria Mendoza by email at maria.l.mendoza@noaa.gov May 29- June 11, 2008 and to Shannon McIlroy at Shannon.C.McIlroy@noaa.gov June 12-14, 2008. This is a small purchase action estimated total not to exceed $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 1. 52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (APR 2005) 2. 52.243-1 I CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987)--ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) 3. 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT 2003) 4. 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 5. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2005) 6. 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAY 2004) 7. 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999) 8. 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984) 9. 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (MAR 2005) 10. 1352.239-73 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (OCT 2003)11. 1352.239-74 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS/SUBCONTRACTOR PERSONNEL FOR ACCESSING DOC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (OCT 2003 12. 52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987) 13. 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Dec 2004) 14. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ****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.
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- Address: SAN FRANCISCO, California, 94129, United States
- Zip Code: 94129
- Zip Code: 94129
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