M -- TRANSIT THE ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY AND WELLAND CANAL

2026-11-03

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation #: 1333MK26Q0005 is to extend the solicitation offer due date , please refer to SAM . gov . Please acknowledge , signed this amendment and provide an updated quote or confirm previous quote if there are no changes . All of the other terms and conditions remain the same . End of Amendment 0002 . Amendment 0001 to Solicitation #: 1333MK26Q0005 is to extend the solicitation offer due date , please refer to SAM . gov . Please acknowledge and signed this amendment . All of the other terms and conditions remain the same . End of Amendment 0001 . THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION 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 SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION 1333MK26Q0005 CONSTITUTES A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ( RFQ ) AND INCORPORATES PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES IN EFFECT THROUGH FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR 2025 - 06 . THE NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION ( NOAA ), OFFICE OF MARINE & AVIATION OPERATIONS ( OMAO ), NOAA SHIP THOMAS JEFFERSON IS REQUESTING SERVICES BY A PORT AGENT FOR THE TRANSIT THROUGH THE ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY AND WELLAND CANAL ( ROUND - TRIP ). CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICEPROVIDE AN ITEMIZED QUOTE FOR SERVICES BY A PORT AGENT AS FOLLOWS : PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE : 01 - MAR - 2026 THRU 31 - OCT - 2026CLIN 0001 TRANSIT OF THE ST . LAWRENCE SEAWAY UPBOUND . THE PLANNED ARRIVAL AT LES ESCOUMINS TO COMMENCE THE TRANSIT IS ON OR ABOUT 07 APRIL 2026 . THE SHIP IS RESTRICTED TO TRANSITING LOCKS DURING THE DAYTIME ONLY , SO EXPECTS TO ANCHOR OVERNIGHT SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH THE TRANSIT . THE AGENT SHALL PROVIDE AND PERFORM TO STANDARDS AS FOLLOWS . A ) PROVIDE ENGLISH SPEAKING PILOTAGE FOR THE SHIP TO TRANSIT FROM LES ESCOUMINS TO CAPE VINCENT . B ) COORDINATE PILOT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES , AND TRANSFERS OF PILOTS TO AND FROM THE SHIP INCLUDING AT ANCHORAGE . C ) COORDINATE ANCHORAGES AND LOCKS . D ) PAY ANY ASSOCIATED FEES AND TOLLS , AND FACILITATE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION . CLIN 0002 TRANSIT OF THE WELLAND CANAL UPBOUND . THE PLANNED ARRIVAL AT PORT WELLER TO COMMENCE THE WELLAND CANAL TRANSIT IS ON OR ABOUT 12 APRIL 2026 . THE SHIP IS RESTRICTED TO TRANSITING LOCKS DURING THE DAYTIME ONLY , SO WILL NEED TO COMMENCE THE TRANSIT IN THE EARLY MORNING . THE AGENT SHALL PROVIDE AND PERFORM TO STANDARDS AS FOLLOWS . A ) PROVIDE ENGLISH SPEAKING PILOTAGE FOR THE SHIP TO TRANSIT THE WELLAND CANAL . B ) COORDINATE PILOT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES , AND TRANSFERS OF PILOTS TO AND FROM THE SHIP . C ) COORDINATE LOCKS . D ) PAY ANY ASSOCIATED FEES AND TOLLS , AND FACILITATE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION . CLIN 0003 TRANSIT OF THE WELLAND CANAL DOWNBOUND . THE PLANNED ARRIVAL AT PORT COLBORNE TO COMMENCE THE WELLAND CANAL TRANSIT IS ON OR ABOUT JUNE 2026 . THE SHIP IS RESTRICTED TO TRANSITING LOCKS DURING THE DAYTIME ONLY , SO WILL NEED TO COMMENCE THE TRANSIT IN THE EARLY MORNING . THE AGENT SHALL PROVIDE AND PERFORM TO STANDARDS AS FOLLOWS . A ) PROVIDE ENGLISH SPEAKING PILOTAGE FOR THE SHIP TO TRANSIT THE WELLAND CANAL . B ) COORDINATE PILOT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES , AND TRANSFERS OF PILOTS TO AND FROM THE SHIP . C ) COORDINATE LOCKS . D ) PAY ANY ASSOCIATED FEES AND TOLLS , AND FACILITATE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION . CLIN 0004 TRANSIT OF THE ST . LAWRENCE SEAWAY DOWNBOUND . THE PLANNED ARRIVAL AT CAPE VINCENT TO COMMENCE THE TRANSIT IS ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2026 . THE SHIP IS RESTRICTED TO TRANSITING LOCKS DURING THE DAYTIME ONLY , SO EXPECTS TO ANCHOR OVERNIGHT SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH THE TRANSIT . THE AGENT SHALL PROVIDE AND PERFORM TO STANDARDS AS FOLLOWS . A ) PROVIDE ENGLISH SPEAKING PILOTAGE FOR THE SHIP TO TRANSIT FROM LES ESCOUMINS TO CAPE VINCENT . B ) COORDINATE PILOT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES , AND TRANSFERS OF PILOTS TO AND FROM THE SHIP INCLUDING AT ANCHORAGE . C ) COORDINATE ANCHORAGES AND LOCKS . D ) PAY ANY ASSOCIATED FEES AND TOLLS , AND FACILITATE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION . INCLUSION OF FAR CLAUSE 52 . 217 - 8 , OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES , IN THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTANT CONTRACT IS FOR USE BY THE GOVERNMENT AS OUTLINED AT FAR 37 . 111 , EXTENSION OF SERVICES . THE OPTION WILL BE EXERCISED AS NEEDED AT ANY TIME DURING THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT USING THE RATES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF EXERCISE . CLIN 0005 OPTIONAL SERVICES . VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES . THE VENDOR SHALL NOT INDEPENDENTLY PROCEED WITH THE OPTIONAL SERVICES . ALL OPTIONAL SERVICES SHALL BE CONFIRMED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE AND CAN ONLY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER . THE AGENT SHALL PROVIDE AN ITEMIZED PRICE LIST OF ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICES THAT MAY BE NEEDED DURING THE ROUND - TRIP TRANSIT PASSAGE PRICE MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING : A ) PILOT DELAY TIME . PILOTS MAY STAY ABOARD OVERNIGHT AT ANCHORAGE TO RESUME TRANSIT EARLY MORNING . B ) PILOT TRANSFER SERVICE . PILOTS MAY BE TRANSFERRED ASHORE WHILE THE SHIP IS AT ANCHORAGE OVERNIGHT AND ABOARD EARLY MORNING TO RESUME TRANSIT . C ) TIE UP SERVICES . TIE UP SERVICES MAY BE REQUIRED AT LOCKS WHERE HANDS FREE MOORING IS NOT POSSIBLE , AND AT APPROACH WALLS AS NECESSARY . THE SHIP DOES NOT HAVE A LANDING BOOM . D ) ANCHORAGE FEES . E ) SEAWAY INSPECTION . THE SHIP HAD A SEAWAY INSPECTION IN 2022 AND TRANSITED THE SEAWAY THAT YEAR , SO A SEAWAY INSPECTION IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE REQUIRED . THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT BASED ON BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT : EXPERIENCE / PAST PERFORMANCE , AND PRICE . OPTION CLIN WILL ALSO BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE OVERALL AVAILABILITY AND BEST PRICE . THIS ACQUISITION IS AVAILABLE UNRESTRICTED UNDER FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION UNDER NAICS CODE 488310 , PORT AND HARBOR OPERATIONS AND THE PRODUCT SERVICE CODE IS M2BZ . PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED RFQ 1333MK26Q0005 AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH THE OFFER : 1 . PLEASE PROVIDE NAME , ADDRESS , TELEPHONE NUMBER , EMAIL , UNIQUE ENTITY ID , CAGE #, AND TAX ID . 2 . PROVIDE PAGE ONE OF YOUR SAM REGISTRATION ; ENSURE IT IS AN ACTIVE ACCOUNT . 3 . PLEASE PROVIDE A DETAILED AND ITEMIZED COST TO INCLUDE THE TOTAL AMOUNT PER STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS AND PER LINE ITEMS ( IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET AND EXPLAINED HOW EACH SERVICE IS BEING QUOTED ). 4 . INCLUDE A STATEMENT SPECIFYING TO THE EXTENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH ALL OF THE TERMS , CONDITIONS , AND PROVISION INCLUDED IN THIS RFQ . QUOTES THAT REJECTS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS RFQ MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION . 5 . ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS ( SF - 30 ) IF ANY . 6 . PLEASE PROVIDE AT LEAST THREE REFERENCES FOR JOBS PERFORMED WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS THAT ARE THE SAME OR SIMILAR IN IN SCOPE SPECIFICALLY IN " VESSEL HUSBANDRY / PORT SERVICES ". VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE A POINT OF CONTACT THAT INCLUDES NAME , TELEPHONE NUMBER , EMAILS AND A DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE PERFORMED AND PRICE . ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION WHICH SHALL BE CONSIDERED BYTHE AGENCY . QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS ( EMAIL ) NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 28 , 2025 AT 5 : 00 P . M . EASTERN TIME ( ET ). TO ALEXANDER . CANCELA @ NOAA . GOV . THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NONRECEIPT OF EMAIL . IT IS THE CONTRACTOR ' S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST A CONFIRMATION OF THE EMAIL RECEIPT . ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO ALEXANDER . CANCELA @ NOAA . GOV NO LATER THAN BY NOVEMBER 24 , 2025 , AT 9 : 00 A . M . ET . TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE HONORED . CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER WITH THE FEDBIZOPPS VENDOR NOTIFICATION SERVICE AS WELL AS THE INTERESTED VENDORS LIST FOR THIS ACQUISITION ( SEE APPLICABLE TAB WITHIN SAM . GOV WHERE THIS SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION IS POSTED ). QUOTERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS AWARD . REGISTRATION IS FREE AND CAN BE COMPLETED ON - LINE AT HTTP :// WWW . SAM . GOV /. FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISION PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STANDARD FORM 1449 1333MK26Q0005 .

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