M--Moorage - Port Call Suva Fiji

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to provide port and harbor operational support in Fiji for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The required services include port agent, pier space, line handlers, utilities, disposable international cellphones, ground transportation, forklift services, food stores procurement and delivery, and security guard services. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all services are provided in accordance with the requirements specified in the Statement of Work. Key requirements include: • Providing a port agent to serve as a liaison between the ship and services • Arranging pilot for inbound and outbound transit of all ports • Providing line handlers for arrival and departure • Ensuring shore power connection • Providing disposable international cellphones for use by crew members • Providing ground transportation, including one five-passenger sedan and two seven-passenger vans • Providing forklift services to transport pallets or large mail items • Procuring and delivering food stores to the ship • Providing security guard services to limit access aboard the ship