SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARINE RESOURCE TECHNICAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN HAWAII, WESTERN PACIFIC AND THROUGHOUT THE NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND PACIFIC AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY AND OTHER AREAS WORLDWIDE AS NEEDED

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions raised by potential offerors regarding a solicitation.

• Team Experience Narrative: For two-company teams, the narrative should clearly designate which company performs which tasks and highlight their respective relevant experience. Both companies should use consistent language, tone, and format.
• Staffing Requirements: The government seeks to understand the number of qualified marine biologists and scientific divers on staff who also meet Project Director/Principal Investigator requirements, and how many individuals plan to perform both roles.
• Terminology Correction: "Project Director" should be "Principal," and "Principal Investigator" should be "Project Manager (Biological)" in the Minimum Professional Qualifications document.
• Task Duplication: Item (16) in the Specific Marine Resource Tasks list, identified as "Ecological Analysis," is an accidental duplicate and should be removed.
• Government Systems: Contractors need capability and access to SAM.gov and PIEE. Access to these systems is free for vendors.
• Projected Revenue: For the Information Summary Matrix, use Calendar Years 2026 and 2027 for projected revenue, as the matrix was drafted last year.
• In-house Workforce: For SBA-approved, unpopulated Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures, workforce numbers should reflect those persons directly employed by the JV entity.
• Line of Credit: For unpopulated SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures without an independent Line of Credit, provide the Line of Credit for the prime contractor(s).

These clarifications address terminology, task scope, and data submission requirements, impacting how offerors should prepare their proposals and qualifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the minimum professional qualifications required for various personnel positions under the contract. It details the necessary education, experience, and specific skills for each role.

• Principal: Master's Degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field; 10+ years of professional experience in biology with Asia-Pacific knowledge; expertise in natural resource management, ecology, and environmental laws; ability to provide oversight and quality control.
• Project Manager (Biological): Master's Degree or 5 years of experience in Natural Sciences; 4+ years of project management experience in natural resources studies in the Asia-Pacific region; demonstrated research design, sampling strategies, and communication skills.
• Environmental Scientist: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Biology or related field; 2+ years of experience with environmental media; knowledge of U.S. regulations and experience developing environmental plans.
• Marine/Technical Biologist: Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field; 2+ years of experience in marine field inventories and monitoring; experience with wildlife management plans and survey reports; specific experience in marine survey techniques is desirable.
• Commercial Diver: Compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1; qualification for Surface-Supplied Air (SSA) diving; training compliant with OSHA Diving Standards; current First Aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen certifications; annual diving physical.
• Scientific Diver: Compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1; qualification for SCUBA and potentially SSA; training compliant with OSHA Diving Standards and AAUS guidelines; at least twelve scientific dives; current First Aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen certifications; annual diving physical.
• Dive Supervisor: Meets Commercial and Scientific Diver qualifications; holds current USACE training certifications (Dive Inspector, Diver/Dive Supervisor, etc.).
• Marine Species Observer: 1+ year of marine species observer experience; ability to provide detailed data on marine species encounters; knowledge of Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act listed species.
• NEPA Planner: Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental planning, science, or biology; 5+ years of professional experience in NEPA compliance and permitting; experience managing EISs, EAs, or RCEs.
• GIS Specialist: Bachelor's Degree or higher in GIS, geography, or related field; demonstrated experience in GIS analysis, data organization, and geospatial analysis; proficiency with GIS software and GPS data collection.
• Hydrologist/Wetland Specialist: Bachelor's degree in hydrology or related natural sciences; experience with wetland delineation methods (USACE manuals); experience getting delineations approved by ACOE; knowledge of plant species identification.
• Site Safety Officer (SSHO): Completed OSHA 30-hour construction safety class; 5 years of construction industry safety experience (or 3 years with CSP/degree); maintains competency through ongoing training.
• Editor: Bachelor's degree in English or related field; 3 years of professional editorial experience; background in biology, natural resources, or environmental field is desirable.
• Administrative Assistant Support: High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year of general experience or 2 years of post-secondary education; required computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing, data entry).

This document is critical for bidders to understand the personnel expertise and qualifications required for the opportunity. It helps in assessing the team's capability to meet the contract's technical and professional demands and in developing staffing plans and pricing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Information Summary Matrix" designed to collect detailed information from potential bidders regarding their company's qualifications, experience, and capacity. It serves as a standardized form for vendors to provide specific data points required for evaluation.

• Company Information: Name, address, POC details.
• Small Business Status: Self-certification for various categories (Small, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SD-VOSB) with expiration dates.
• Business History: Years in business, UEI, CAGE, SAM registration status.
• Financial Capacity: Average annual receipts for the past three calendar years (2023-2025), maximum monthly receipts, total in-house workforce, projected revenue for CY24/25, current and maximum line of credit.
• Contractual Experience: Compliance with FAR 52.219-14, list of Fixed Price IDIQ contracts, and experience with Marine Resource Services at multiple sites worldwide.
• Personnel: Identification of key personnel and their qualifications, and a breakdown of available personnel by discipline.
• Project Experience: Detailed descriptions of five completed projects in Hawaii or the NAVFAC PACIFIC AOR demonstrating expertise in Marine Resource Services, including location, level of effort, challenges met, and regulatory understanding.

Bidders must complete this matrix thoroughly to demonstrate their company's suitability and qualifications for the opportunity. The information requested directly relates to financial stability, technical expertise, past performance, and small business status, all of which are critical for proposal evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire for potential offerors regarding Marine Resource Technical Services for NAVFAC Pacific. It aims to gather information on a company's capabilities and experience to assess their suitability for the requirement.

• Contact Information: Fields for Point of Contact, Company Name, Email, and Phone.
• Company Capabilities: Questions focus on:
  • Number of qualified marine biologists and scientific divers.
  • Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently.
  • Expertise and resources for scientific dive survey methods (Hawaii and Marianas).
  • Experience with underwater bioacoustic analysis for endangered species and marine mammal protection.
  • Experience with complex marine mitigation projects (habitat restoration, coral translocation).
  • Business licensing within the AOR.
  • Capability to link to government tracking systems.
• Submission Details: Fields for "Submitted By" including Name, Title, and Company.

This questionnaire is critical for potential bidders to understand the specific technical expertise, personnel qualifications, and project management capabilities required for this opportunity. Completing it accurately will help NAVFAC Pacific assess a company's capacity to perform the marine resource technical services described, which include monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and various specialized marine biological resource services across the NAVFAC Pacific AOR and worldwide.