This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks services to collect essential life history information on reef fishes (snappers, groupers, grunts, wrasses) in Puerto Rico waters. The contractor must provide vessels, captains, and observers for fieldwork. Quotes must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * by 11:59 pm on 9/18/2026. Evaluation is based on the lowest evaluated price, provided the quote is technically acceptable. The base period of performance ends December 31, 2027, with two optional periods.
The base period of performance is set to end on December 31, 2027, with option periods extending through December 31, 2029. base period of performance: date of award december 31, 2027
Invoices must be submitted in arrears, and the government handles invoices according to the prompt payment act. The contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices.
The contractor warrants that the items delivered are merchantable and fit for the particular purpose described in the contract. The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The contract will be awarded to the responsible quoter whose quote is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. the government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be technically acceptable and offers thelowest evaluated price.
The offeror must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. all evaluation criteria will not be accepted. the offeror must be currently registered in the system for award management sam to be eligible for an award.
The document does not specify penalties for non-performance, but the contractor is liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond reasonable control. the contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the contractor and without its fault or negligence.
A detailed technical approach writeup is required regardless of whether a site visit was made or not. a detailed technical approach writeup describing how the quoter will perform this service is required to be submitted regardless of whether a site visit was made or not.
Quotes from contractors not active in SAM will not be considered. quotes received from contractors who are not active in sam will not be considered.