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This RFQ seeks quotations for vessel charter and technical assistance for marine turtle surveys. The surveys will occur in Guam, Tinian, and Saipan, potentially in August 2025 and July/August 2026. The period of performance is from **** to **** will be evaluated based on FAR **** clauses and provisions. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This is a 100% small business set-aside. The government does not accept responsibility for nonreceipt of quotes. The contractor is responsible for requesting confirmation of quote receipt. Additional provisions and representations are not attached. The government will award a firm fixed-price purchase order. Quotes must include applicable federal, state, and local taxes. The offeror must provide a detailed technical approach writeup, describing how the vendor will perform the tasks listed in the statement of work. At a minimum, vendors shall address background and clearance to provide operations on/in Navy land waters, previous experience conducting marine turtle research in Guam/CNMI, previous experience with performing vessel charter operations and surveys in Guam/CNMI study areas, and access to appropriate permits to facilitate continuity of surveys and all data collection. Past performance on related contracts will be evaluated. Quotes must include at least two references from at least two separate contracts for similar and relevant services, including phone number, full address, and email address. The government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The government will include a possible extension under FAR clause **** in the overall price evaluation. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. The solicitation is a total small business set aside for deep sea passenger transportation with a maximum of **** employees. The contract period is from August 1, 2025 to August 11, 2025. The place of performance is San Diego, CA. The contractor shall provide one vessel with appropriately licensed crews for 11 days of operation, loitering for 9 days approximately 270nm 315nm off the coast of San Diego. The vessel must have berthing for **** members acting in a training capacity. The vessel will be equipped with a stern mounted, a frame hoisting system capable of loading/offloading 4x wing boats with personnel. The vessel must have commercial internet available. The vessel shall arrive at the designated point prior to scenario 1 and maintain the station throughout scenario executions. The vessel shall, safety permitting, respond to requests from the special warfare white cell leads on board to alter course or speed within the vessels capabilities during the operating window to aid in scenario development, and any real world events stemming from possible exercise mishaps within reasonable travel distance. See attachment 1 for more information.

The US Coast Guard intends to award a sole source purchase order to Hornblower Yachts, LLC for a vessel needed for tactical training at USCG MSRT West, CA. The procurement is based on the justification that only one responsible source is available (FAR ****). No solicitation or request for competitive quotes is available. Questions should be directed to the contract specialist via email. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.