Moorage Services for Port Call in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Offer Extended until 4/10/2026This is a Combined for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR SUBPART 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Combined 1333MK26Q0017 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) which Incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operation Center (MOC), (CUSTOMER), requires the following Port and Harbor operational support in Rarotonga, Cook Islands for NOAA Ship Okeanos ExplorerThe solicitation is being issued as unrestricted full and open. The associated NAICS code is 488310 with a size standard of $47.0 Million.SCA is not applicable; however the wage rates WD 2015-5689, revision 27 posted on Dec 3 2025 are incorporated and may be viewed at SAM.gov.Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021).Responses are due by 13:00(1pm) EST/EDT on 4/10/2026. There will be no exceptions to the time and date on which

responses are due, unless determined otherwise by the Government. Your response, technical, and

pricing should be forwarded electronically to the Contracting Specialist via email no later than the date and time specified above. When responding, please include the Requisition number in the subject line. To verify receipt of your response, please contact me either by email or [email protected] FIXED PRICE (Service) CLIN – Base YearItem Number Description0001 Port Agent - Fee The contractor/ husbanding agent shall provide and perform to standards as follows during each visit: Port Agent to serve as liaison between ship and services. Acts as a single poi0002 Pier Space/ Dockage 300 Pier Space with minimum depth of 25 ft Ensure that the ship is assigned a berthing area of the port that can support public access to the vessel, so that a one-day public ou0003 b) Arrange pilot for inbound and outbound transit of all ports. Tug boat as an OPTION, if required due to mechanical or weather conditions. i) A qualified pilot, holding an internationally recognized0004 Line Handlers for Arrival and Departure At least two able bodied line handlers on the pier, one at the bow and one at the stern. Equipped with hard hats and lifejackets. On standby at least 30 minut0005 Utilities - Ensures Shore Power connection, if applicable (OPTION): i) Requires fixed shore power (portable generators are unacceptable) with a capacity of 400 AMP / 480 VOLTS, supplied via two NATO0006 Disposable international cellphones Provide five (5) disposable international mobile phones for use by crew members aboard the Vessel to provide reliable voice and data communication services Shall 0007 Ground Transportation Provide one (1) five-passenger sedan and two (2) seven-passenger vans for each day, or approved alternative Provide gas cards or fuel for vehicles Vehicles are for OFFICIAL GO0008 c) Forklift services (forklift and operator) to transport pallets or large mail items, as required. i) Provide a quote that shows the hourly rate and the minimum number of hours that can be requested0009 Food Stores Procurement and Delivery Food stores, including produce, dairy, frozen goods, meats, and dry goods, will be procured and delivered to the ship. The ship will order stores through the Defe0010 n) Vessels Agent Services i) Customs and Immigration Support

1) The Vessel is a U.S. Government owned vessel for which Sovereign Immunity is applicable. The vendor shall Coordinate in advance with 0011 Security Guard/Watch Stander If the pier doesn't have controlled access, then 24 hr a day security will be arranged and be set up at the gangway to limit access aboard . l) Access-controlled facil0012 Additional Port and Harbor support during this port call. i.e. Tug, Food Stores, Mooring Lines, Security, Small Boat Transfer Shore Crane Services (OPTION, not expected) If requested by the ship,The start date is an estimate and is subject to new funding approval processes. If there is a significant delay in awarding this contract, a shortened base year

Period of Performance may be utilized or an updated quote may be requested with a new 12-month base year and corresponding option years.Two Purchase Orders shall be awarded to the quote with the best value to the Government. Port Visit 1 07/10/2026 to 07/16/2026, Port Visit 2 8/12/2026 to 8/19/2026. Schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.separate quotes shall be provided for each port visit or single quote will be interpreted as same

pricing for both visits.See SOW for additional details.UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIONThe Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect®