RFQ-RIGHT WHALE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES

NOTICE DATE:  March 9, 2020Response Due:  Monday March 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM ESTThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 12- Acquisition of Commercial Items and Subpart 13.5-Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.  The synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2005-97 dated 1/24/2018.  Should the Government issue an order resulting from this RFQ, it will be in the form of a written offer to the supplier and shall require the supplier’s acceptance by notification to the Government, in writing, as defined at FAR 2.101.  THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, 200 Granby Street, Suite 815, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, on behalf of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Regional Office (SERO) is soliciting quotes for Right Whale Early Warning System Support Services.This RFQ is being released as a Full and Open competition.  The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541370- Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services, which has a corresponding size standard of $15.0 million.The Government anticipates awarding one Firm Fixed Price contract with a five (5) year period of performance from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.The Contractor shall supply all necessary personnel, supervision, services, materials, travel and other items as required in accordance with this