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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 08, 2008 FBO #2386
SOLICITATION NOTICE

B -- Request for Competitive Proposals Sea Duck Joint Venture Special Studies and Analysis

Notice Date

6/6/2008
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, CGS-WO, US Fish & Wildlife Service - R7 Contracting & General Services1011 E. Tudor Rd, Mail Stop 171 Anchorage AK 99503
 

ZIP Code

99503
 

Solicitation Number

701818R047
 

Response Due

9/29/2008
 

Archive Date

6/6/2009
 

Point of Contact

Christie VandenDries Contract Specialist 9077863415 christie_vandendries@fws.gov;
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

2009 Sea Duck Joint Venture Request for ProposalsFWS # 70181-8-R047 This is a request for proposals prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.203 (e)(1) through (e)-(9), and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. A twin posting of this request for proposal FWS # 70181-8-R047 is simultaneously being announced on http://www.fedbizopps.gov and at www.seaduckjv.org. A full text of this solicitation announcement is being posted on the following website: www.seaduckjv.org which includes proposal submission guidelines, proposal evaluation criteria and weights for each evaluation area, a synopsis of FAR Provisions and Clauses that will be included in the resultant contract awards, Government points of contact, and other pertinent information. It is estimated that multiple contract awards will result from this solicitation announcement. The solicitation number for this request is 70181-8-R047 and the solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 05-12) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The NAISC classification code for this solicitation is: 541710, and Product Service Code is: R499. The small business size standard is 500 employees and $12M. Vendors seeking additional information on this solicitation must contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service Contracting Officer, Christie VandenDries, at phone (907) 786-3415, fax: (907) 786-3923, or email: christie_vandendries@fws.gov. Key Date: Proposal deadline is 11:59pm Alaska time (UTC -8) September 29, 2008 Overview InformationFederal Agency Name: Alaska Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)Opportunity Title: Sea Duck Joint Venture ProgramAnnouncement Type: This is an annual request for proposals from the Sea Duck Joint Venture Full Text of AnnouncementI. Funding Opportunity DescriptionThe Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV) is a partnership-based conservation program under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan that promotes the conservation of sea ducks by providing greater knowledge for effective management. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a partner in the SDJV, administers grants, purchase orders, and contracts on a competitive basis for projects/studies that advance both our and the general scientific community's understanding of sea duck biology and ecology and is seeking proposals from interested parties. The SDJV is receptive to funding annual projects as well as a limited number of multi-year (up to 3 years) projects. Successful multi-year projects will be funded in 1-year increments, subject to annual review, demonstration of suitable progress, and funds availability. After 3 years of consecutive funding, those projects may reapply and compete for SDJV funds in one-year increments only and they will be re-evaluated based on their continued merit. Note: Multi-year projects have special reporting requirements that must be addressed in both the proposal and in annual summary reports. For example, in the proposal, submitters need to clearly define the results that will be attained annually and at the conclusion of the project (e.g., sample sizes, progress of analyses, reports and publications); in the annual summary report, the researcher must address their progress toward meeting annual and overall objectives. Because multi-year projects commit SDJV funds for extended periods and thus limit the number of other projects which can be funded in subsequent years, they must ensure a good return on investment. Projects with proven methodology and a high likelihood of success will likely score higher than projects with untested methodology and high risk factors (unsecured funding, weather dependent, etc.). To be competitive for funding, proposals should provide at least a 1:1 match for SDJV funds. Currently the only source of general funding is U.S. Congress-appropriated funds directed to USFWS for SDJV use -- we are expected to demonstrate effective leveraging of these funds, preferably with non-U.S.-federal resources. Examples of Recently Funded Projects: -Spring Migration of Surf Scoters Along the Pacific Coast: Important Habitats and Energetic Implications-Identification of Beaufort Sea Migration Corridor for Sea Ducks-Breeding areas, migration routes, staging, molting, and local movements associated with both Surf and White-winged Scoters wintering in the inner marine waters of Washington State-The Effect of Hunting and Avian Cholera on the St. Lawrence Estuary Common Eiders-Inorganic Contaminant Concentrations and Body Condition of Common Goldeneye Wintering on the Great Salt Lake, Utah-Molt ecology of White-winged Scoters in the St. Lawrence estuary-Temporal and Geographic Distribution of the Aleutian Islands Pacific Common Eider-The value of herring spawn vs. alternative prey to Surf and White-winged Scoters in the Puget Sound-Georgia Basin-Molting Ecology of Surf and White-winged Scoters in Southeast Alaska-Diet of Surf Scoters Molting in Eastern North America-Distribution of Sea Ducks in Southeast Alaska: Geographic Patterns and Relationships to Coastal Habitats(see http://seaduckjv.org/fund/sdjvfundedstudies08.pdf for additional funded projects) II.Award InformationIn FY2008, SDJV received 26 proposals requesting a total of $674,000 and awarded about $391,000 to 13 projects. The median level of funding was $31,500 (range $6,544 to $53,170). Most projects funded by SDJV are one-year projects, although multi-year projects have been funded, and will be considered in this funding cycle as well. Interest in the SDJV is growing rapidly and we anticipate both an increase in the number of funding requests and a decrease in available funds in FY09. The SDJV encourages modest funding requests. Previous award winners are eligible and previously funded projects are eligible to compete for supplemental funding with applications for new awards (see section I, above). Awards will be issued via contracts and purchase orders, based on a Service analysis of the nature of each selected project in light of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.3. Acquisition instruments will be administered in accordance with FAR Parts 42 through 51, under the appropriate clauses of FAR Part 52, which will include a portion or all of the following clauses, dependant upon the total dollar threshold of the contract or purchase order selected for award: Each contract or purchase order awarded shall incorporate one or more of the following clauses, by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acqnet.gov/far http://www.doi.gov/pam: 52.246-04Inspection Of Services-Fixed PriceAugust 1996144805.16Delivery RequirementsMay 1997144805.23Period Of PerformanceMay 199752.242-15Stop-Work OrderAugust 1898144805.05Invoice RequirementsMay 1997144805.06Contract AdministrationMay 1997144805.08Appointment of Contracting Officer's Technical Representative May 1997D1452.204-70Release of Claims-Department of the Interior(Jul 96)July 1996D1452.215-70Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior April 1984D1452.228-70Liability Insurance-Department of the Interior (Jul 96) July 199652.202-01DefinitionsJuly 200452.203-05Covent Against Contingent FeesApril 198452.203-06Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government July 199552.203-07Anti-Kickback ProceduresJuly 199552.203-08Cancellation, Recession, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity January 199752.203-10Price of Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity January 199752.203-12Limitation on payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions September 200552.204-07Central Contractors RegistrationOctober 200352.209-06Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred Suspended or Proposed for Debarment January 200552.215-02Audit and Records-negotiationJune 199952.215-08Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format October 199752.219-08Utilization of Small Business Concerns May 200452.222-03Convict LaborJune 200352.222-04Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act-Overtime CompensationJuly 200552.222-21Prohibition of Segregated FacilitiesFebruary 199952.222-26Equal Opportunity April 200252.222-35Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans December 200152.222-36Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities June 199852.222-37Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans December 200152.222-41Service Contract Act of 1965, as AmendedJuly 200552.222-42Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires May 198952.222-43Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-price Adjustment(Multiple Year and Option Contract) May 198952.223-06Drug Free WorkplaceMay 200152.225-13Restrictions on Certain Foreign PurchasesFebruary 200652.227-01Authorization and ConsentJuly 199552.227-02Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copy Infringement August 199652.227-14Rights in Data-GeneralJune 198752.229-03Federal, State, and Local TaxesApril 200352.232-01Payments April 198452.232-08Discounts for Prompt PaymentFebruary 200252.232-09Limitation on Withdrawing of payment April 198452.232-11ExtrasApril 198452.232-16Progress Payments April 200352.232-17InterestJune 199652.232-23Assignment of ClaimsJanuary 198652.232-25Prompt Payment October 200352.232-33Payment by electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor RegistrationOctober 200352.233-01DisputesJuly 200252.233-03Protest After AwardAugust 199652.242-13BankruptcyJuly 199552.243-04, ALT I Changes-Fixed Price (Aug 1987)-Alternate I April 198452.246-20Warranty of ServicesMay 200152.246-25Limitation of Liability-Services February 199752.249-04Termination for Convenience of the Government(Services)(Short form)April 198452.249-08Default(Fixed Price Supply and Service)April 198452.253-01Computer Generated Forms January 199152.217-02Cancellation under Multiyear Contracts October 199752.217-09Option to extend the Term of The ContractMarch 200052.232-19Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year April 198452.252-06Authorized Deviations In ClausesApril 1984144805-14AttachmentsMay 1997 III.Eligibility InformationEligible Applicants: Applications are encouraged from nonprofit organizations, public and private educational organizations, federal, state, local, and tribal governments and organizations, foreign governments, and individual companies. Cost Sharing or Matching: To be competitive for funding, proposals should provide at least a 1:1 match for SDJV funds. The match contribution may include cash or in-kind costs directly associated with the proposed work (also see #14 under Proposal Format, below). Proposals with less than a 1:1 match will be considered, but will be ranked lower than comparable projects with a full match. Additionally, proposals citing a match contribution which has its origin from other US Government Federal awards will be ranked lower than proposals citing a match funded through non-federal (i.e. not originally US Government in origin) funds. IV.Application and Submission Information Address to submit proposals electronically: Tim BowmanSea Duck Joint Venture CoordinatorUS Fish and Wildlife Service1011 East Tudor RdAnchorage, Alaska 99503-6619Phone: (907) 786-3569Email: tim_bowman@fws.gov Copy to: Christie VandenDriesContracting Officer1011 East Tudor Rd, MS 171Anchorage, AK 99503-6619Phone (907) 786-3415Fax: (907) 786-3923Email: christie_vandendries@fws.gov All instructions for proposal submittal are included in this document. Additional copies of this document may be found at http://www.fedbizopps.gov by searching solicitation number 70181-8-R047, as well as its full text at http://seaduckjv.org. Information on the Sea Duck Joint Venture can be downloaded at http://seaduckjv.org. Hard copies of application materials can be requested from the agency contacts listed in Section IV of this document. Please see the attachment to this notice for a full text of the solicitation or visit: http://seaduckjv.org.
 

Web Link

FedBizOpps Complete View
(https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b33464b59884fb3b74fee0693fcd55e8&tab=core&_cview=1)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Throughout the Nation and Alaska USA, Multiple Other Locations--Dependant upon Proposal Selection by the Government

Zip Code: 995036619
 

Record

SN01588506-W 20080608/080606215550-b33464b59884fb3b74fee0693fcd55e8 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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