FISH FEED

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to acquire in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories has a requirement for a high-quality fishmeal-based supply of pelleted fish feed for full life-cycle rearing of ESA-listed Redfish Lake Sockeye Salmon Captive Broodstock program at Manchester Research Station and Burley Creek Hatchery. NOAA is tasked with the recovery of ESA-listed Snake River Sockeye Salmon, as mandated by Congress.  NOAA has been involed in this mission since the ESA listing in 1991. See attached Statement of Work for more information.  All interested concerns must submit a quotation and documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide services as described above within fifteen (15) days of the publication date of

this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation has been issued. A firm-fixed order is anticipated to be issued in within 24 hours of closing date and time. All responses must be in writing and delivery to fax number (907)789-6004 attention to Heather Mahle, email to heather.mahle@noaa.gov, or provide to address indicated in solicitation.Emailed Correspondence or Response to Solicitation should reference solicitation # ABL-21056, in the Subject line to ensure it is received successfully.  Evaluation and resulting award anticipated to within 48 hours of due date.This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $150,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far*** All contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).  No Award can be made unless Cotnractor/Vendor is registered and active in SAM.  For additional information visit www.sam.gov.  In order to register with SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505.