R--Operations, Logistical Support, and Maintenance for the BOEM Research Vessel

Title: Operations, Logistical Support, and Maintenance for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Marine Research Vessel in the Alaska OCS Region Description: : This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. This acquisition is being processed under the authority of FAR 13.5, "Test Program for Certain Commercial Items" and therefore the Government will utilize simplified procedures for soliciting competition, evaluation, and award documentation and notification that comply with FAR 12 and 13. The solicitation number M14PS00015 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) on behalf of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), is seeking contractor support to obtain operational, logistical support, and maintenance of a BOEM Marine Research Vessel for a period of five years in support of ongoing BOEM research efforts in the near-shore waters of coastal Alaska. Support may also be given to other non-BOEM researchers (federal, state, or university). The Government anticipates a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract as a result of this solicitation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541690, entitled Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with the small business size standard of $14 Million. The complete solicitation package is included as an attachment to this notice. The attachments can be retrieved by accessing the following website, https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunities.aspx and inputting the RFP No. M14PS00015 in the reference field. If Offerors experience difficulties accessing the attachment, a request should be submitted to the Contracting Officer via email at Sagar.Damania@bsee.gov, and a copy of the RFP will be provided electronically. This RFP includes the following attachments: Section 1 Pricing, Section 2 Statement of Work, Section 3 IDIQ Terms and Conditions, Section 4 Quote Preparation Instructions, Section 5 Evaluation Factors, and Section 6 Attachments.