1305M321QNWWP0049 Amendment 0001.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NUMBER

IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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1305M321QNWWP00490001 JUN 23, 2021 NW-WP4000-21-00084

AJ630031

WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION

CONTRACTS BRANCH

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE, SOU6

SEATTLE WA 98115-6349

1305M321QNWWP0049

JUN 10, 2021

See Schedule

X 1

Shannon Falconi, Contracting Officer

6/23/2021

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Amendment 0001 to Request for Quotes (RFQ) 1305M321QNWWP0049

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the following information and updates:

1. Extends the RFQ due date from June 25, 2021 to June 30, 2021 at 2:00pm PDT.

2. Corrects the total number of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) replacements listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) from ten (10) to nine (9). Updated PWS incorporated as Attachment 1.

3. Updates and corrects Attachment 2, Pricing Evaluation Worksheet. Incorporated as Attachment 2A*.

4. Provides solicitation questions and answers. Incorporated as Attachment 18*.

5. Provides additional supporting information, incorporated as attachments to this amendment, for the following locations:

Attachment 11A* - Shreveport, LA Additional Supporting Information

Attachment 12A* - Lake Charles, LA Additional Supporting Information

Attachment 13A* - Lubbock, TX Additional Supporting Information

Attachment 14A* - Jackson, MS Additional Supporting Information

Attachment 15A* - North Little Rock, AR Additional Supporting Information

Attachment 16A* - Memphis, TN Additional Supporting Information

Attachment 17A* - Miami, FL Additional Supporting Information

* Separately attached

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ATTACHMENT 1 – PWS 1305M321QNWWP0049 UPDATED

NWS WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Uninterrupted Power Supply Replacements at Shreveport, LA, Lake Charles, LA, Jackson, MS, Lubbock, TX, Little Rock, AR, Memphis, TN, & Miami, FL

Background:

This project is for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region (SR), Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) at a total of seven (7) different locations. The Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) are past the manufacturer's recommended service life. Every year past the service life puts each WFO at added risk of power outages due to the aging UPSs.

Objective:

Remove and properly dispose of existing UPSs, battery cabinet with batteries, and any associated debris. Supply and install 1 each UPS, battery cabinet with batteries, and Remote Monitoring Device (RMD), at Shreveport WFO, Lake Charles WFO, Jackson WFO, Lubbock WFO, Little Rock WFO, and Memphis WFO. Miami WFO/NHC (National Hurricane Center) Supply and install 3 each UPS, battery cabinet with batteries, RMDs at Miami WFO/NHC.

This requirement will be a 1:1 replacement per site, except for the Miami location, which is 3:3.

There will be a total of nine (9) UPS replacements.

Scope:

Furnish the National Weather Service at each location with the following:

● Eaton UPS 93PM, Online, 208VAC, 3 phase, 60 HZ UPS rated 15% above working KVA o To include internal maintenance bypass o Eaton Remote Monitoring Device per UPS o UPS shall be Energy Star Certified, if available.

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● Lithium-ion battery string with at least 15-minute run time per UPS at the following WFOs and NHC.

NOTE: Current UPS outputs are provided as a reference only. Contractor shall size UPS using NWS supplied Critical loads. NWS will verify loads prior to ordering of UPS and batteries to ensure proper sizing.

WFO Shreveport (SHV) 5655 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71109 Current UPS UP2033A-E503SU-2 Current UPS Output-9.6KVA/9.0KW

WFO Lake Charles (LCH) 500 Airport Blvd Lake Charles, LA 70607 Current UPS UP2033A-E503SU-2 Current UPS Output -9.2 KVA/8.7KW

WFO Lubbock (LUB) (Leased) 2579 South Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 Current UPS UP2033A-D503SU-2 Current UPS Output -9.1KVA/8.6KW

WFO Jackson (JAN) 234 Weather Service Dr.

Jackson, MS 39232 Current UPS UP2033A-D503SU-2 Current UPS Output -7.2KVA/6.8KW

WFO Little Rock (LZK) 8400 Remount Rd North Little Rock, AR 72118 Current UPS UP2033A-D503SU-2 Current UPS Output -10.1KVA/9.3KW

WFO Memphis (MEG) (Leased) 7777 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis, TN 38120 Current UPS UP2033A-D503SU-2 Current UPS Output -9.0KVA/8.5KW

WFO/NHC Miami (MFL) 11691 SW 17th Street Miami, FL 33165

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UPS 1 Current UPS UP2033A-D753SU-2 UPS 1 Current UPS Output -14.7KVA/13.91KW UPS 2 Current UPS UP2033A-D753SU-2 UPS 2 Current UPS Output -14.8KVA/14.2KW UPS 3 Current UPS UP2033A-D753SU-2 UPS 3 Current UPS Output -15.1KVA/14.4KW

Tasks:

Furnish all labor, materials/supplies, equipment, services, and supervision necessary to accomplish all tasks for the completion of the work set forth in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). These services include, but are not limited to:

Removing and disposal of existing UPS and its components.

Installing, startup, and testing of new UPS Batteries and battery cabinet Installing Eaton RMD

1. Contractor and NWS Contracting Officer Representative (COR), will determine the best time to isolate the UPS so not to interrupt normal operations at the WFO.

2. COR, ESA, MIC, and site staff will determine if the site will be on backup generator power or utility power during this task.

3. If it is determined in step 2. the site will be on generator power during task the COR will transfer the site and lock the generator online.

4. COR and contractor will place the UPS in external bypass in accordance with instructions at each facility. Contractor shall verify no power is present at the UPS.

5. Contractor shall disconnect and remove UPS and of all associated components from electrical room.

6. Contractor shall Clean and prep area for new UPS.

7. Contractor shall install new UPS and battery cabinet with lithium-ion batteries.

8. Install RMD in current location of annunciator panel and run CAT 5 cable form UPS to

RMD.

9. Contractor shall connect UPS to power feed and battery cabinet in accordance with manufacture’s data and current national/state/local electrical codes.

10. Contractor shall perform start up and testing of new UPS and battery monitoring systems.

11. Once all startup and test procedures have been performed and passing indications were obtained, contractor shall remove UPS from bypass.

12. COR will notify the staff to shutdown critical system prior to performing a functional transfer of the system.

13. COR will perform a functional check by transferring power (to generator or to utility) with the ATS to ensure new UPS system will assume the site load.

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14. Contractor shall clean work area at completion of job and remove all trash and waste and leave the site as it was upon arrival.

15. Contractor shall provide 8 hours of training on the new UPS, RMD, and battery system.

Security:

The contractor(s) shall be required to sign in each morning and sign out each evening and adhere to NOAA/NWS COVID requirements.

Period Requirement Summary:

Task Performance Objective Acceptance Quality Method of Surveillance

Installation Install During POP Install according to manufacture specifications

Inspection

Testing UPS System Functions Correctly

UPS System maintains site critical load during power outages

Operational Functional Testing of

UPS Systems

Training 8 Hours Training Staff Understand Operations

Trained Staff Review

Disposal Disposal of Material as Required

Disposal of Material as Required

Contractor to Certify Disposal

Period of Performance:

Contractor shall provide a fully functional and operational system 180 days from contract award date. Miami WFO/NHC (National Hurricane Center) replacement must be completed between December 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022.

Project Warranty:

Contactor shall provide a documentation for manufacture warranty on parts and one (1) year written warranty on workmanship.

Additional Information

A. Compliance The contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while conducting this work. In addition, the contractor shall ensure that all work is in compliance with the applicable codes and be responsible for all licenses, permits and fees required to complete this project.

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B. Disposal.

The contractor will be required to properly remove and dispose of all waste material in an environmentally friendly manor.

C. Guidelines.

The project shall follow the guidelines stated in the Performance Work Statement, site diagrams, blueprint, and any contractor provided quoted documents. All modifications must be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Hours of Operation.

Work shall be performed between 7:00am & 5:00pm Monday thru Friday unless otherwise approved by the COR. Contractor agrees to observe all Federal Holidays, and any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation:

New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, Independence Day & Martin Luther King Day.

E. Facility Access.

A project sign in sheet shall be completed each day for all contractors, contractor employees, and sub-contractors on site.

F. Government Contact.

The COR will serve as the Government’s point of contact for all submissions.

G. Documents.

The Government does not warrant any documents be provided as attachments to be free from discrepancies, ambiguities, errors, omissions, or changing conditions. It is the responsibility of the contractor to confirm existing conditions and resolve discrepancies between documents.

H. Project Duration Project shall be completed within 180 days of contract award.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLAN:

A. The Contractor shall observe and institute all applicable OSHA safety requirements and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries to both Contractor and Government employees including 40 CFR 1926 Subpart M for fall protection requirements.

B. The Contractor shall designate one person as Safety Coordinator for purposes of communication between the Contractor and the National Weather Service COR.

C. Contractor shall provide a Safety Plan and Procedure to protect employees from being injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

D. Contractor shall provide an Emergency Plan and Procedure to provide immediate care for an employee injured while on the job site. Submit plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.