Sponges Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The solicitation seeks vessel and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services for a 10-day survey on the Blake Plateau, focusing on geological and biological data collection in disturbed and control areas. The contract period is from the date of award through 24 months thereafter. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and services. Deliverables include a draft survey plan (one day prior to the post-award meeting), a final survey plan, and monthly status reports. All data and reports must adhere to specific formatting and accessibility guidelines. The contractor must provide berthing space for up to 7 additional government scientists. The survey area is approximately 20 km x 20 km on the Blake Plateau. The survey will be conducted from April to July 2025. The contractor is responsible for all vessel operations and safety at sea. The government will be responsible for mission science decision-making. Data must be delivered within 30 days of the end of the cruise, including all necessary metadata. The contractor must attend a post-award planning meeting within 14 calendar days of award. The contractor must provide a meeting agenda and draft survey plan at least three days before the meeting. Monthly status meetings are required. The contract incorporates various clauses by reference, including those related to contractor inspection requirements, stop-work orders, and payment. The contractor must comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act and scientific integrity policies. The contractor must provide a project manager with sufficient authority to serve as the point of contact with the government. The contractor must use the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for submitting invoices. The contractor must also comply with the Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA). The contractor must also comply with the contractor performance assessment reporting system (CPRS). The contractor shall not refer to this award in commercial advertising, or similar promotions in any form or electronic, broadcast and print media. The contractor is restricted from reproducing the images of the DOI/BSEE in any form of commercial advertising, or similar promotion. The contractor shall not engage in, nor subcontract for, any printing as that term is defined in title I of the government printing and binding regulations in effect on the effective date of this contract.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items, using simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation number is **** are requested electronically only, and must be submitted by 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time on April 9, 2025, via email to ***@***. *. * must have completed online representations and certifications at www. ***. *. * government intends to award possible multiple awards to the offerers who can provide all the items listed within a 10-day delivery timeframe. The government's priority for award is first, delivery timeframe, and second, price. The acquisition is a small business set aside.

This is a sources sought notice for **** brooms, brushes, mops, and sponges, specifically rag, wiping. The notice includes detailed specifications for the product, including use, material, size, weight, color, absorbency, moisture content, and unit of issue. The packaging requirements are unique and prohibit the use of plastic packaging, void fill other than kraft paper, and tape. The product must conform to the producer's specifications and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market.