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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance at the Weather Service Office in Pago Pago, American Samoa. The contract is a total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 811310 and a size standard of $12.5 Million. The solicitation covers a base year and three option years from 08/19/2025 through 08/18/2029, with services involving non-personal labor, equipment, and materials for maintaining two Caterpillar generators at the Weather Service Office.
The incumbent contract was previously awarded to Young Energy Solutions for $22,707.10. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM MST/MDT on 06/02/2025 and must be submitted electronically to Jamie.Rosales@noaa.gov. The government intends to award a low-priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order with Net 30 payment terms. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability, including relevant experience in similar services within the past two years, and will be evaluated on technical acceptability, past performance, and pricing.
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The incumbent contract was awarded to Young Energy Solutions for an aggregate of $22,707.10.
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Emergency Power Generator Maintenance in Pago Pago, American Samoa
(i) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1305M325Q0152.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Jan 2025) (Deviation 2025-02/03) (Feb 2025).
(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 811310. The small business size standard is $12.5 Million.
(v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:
CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 08/19/2025 through 08/18/2026.
CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 08/19/2026 through 08/18/2027.
CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 08/19/2027 through 08/18/2028.
CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 08/19/2028 through 08/18/2029.
(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:
See attached Statement of Work which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1 – 3, and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2015-5689, Revision No. 24, dated 12/23/2024, which can be found on:
https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations
(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Period of performance shall be:
Base Year for a twelve month period 08/19/2025 through 08/18/2026.
Option Year 1 for a twelve month period 08/19/2026 through 08/18/2027.
Option Year 2 for a twelve month period 08/19/2027 through 08/18/2028.
Option Year 3 for a twelve month period 08/19/2028 through 08/18/2029.
The start date is an estimate and is subject to new funding approval processes. If there is a significant delay in awarding this contract, a shortened base year Period of Performance may be utilized or an updated quote may be requested with a new 12-month base year and corresponding option years.
Place of Performance is Weather Service Office Pago Pago, Airport Road, Pago Pago, American Samoa, 96799.
(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (Deviation 2025-02) (Deviation 2025-03) (Feb 2025), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer, unless the offeror’s Reps & Certs section on SAM.gov is accurate and current.
Per Deviation 2025-02/03: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (Deviation 2025-02) (Deviation 2025-03) (Feb 2025), applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.
(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.
(xv)Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00PM MST/MDT on 06/02/2025. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Jamie.Rosales@noaa.gov.
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5
(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to Jamie.Rosales@noaa.gov.
UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net.
There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.
(End)
1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)
OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING
VIA EMAIL TO JAMIE.ROSALES@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO
LATER THAN 05/29/2025. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.
(End of clause)
52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
(End of provision)
A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Please contact Marcus Lankilde at marcus.langkilde@noaa.gov or 323-372-5330 to set up a time to visit the site.
All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to Jamie.Rosales@noaa.gov.
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.
1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Quote documents shall include signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s) to acknowledge the solicitation and any applicable amendments. Email quotes are required and can be sent to Jamie.Rosales@noaa.gov.
2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.
3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.
4. Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria may not be considered.
mailto:Jamie.Rosales@noaa.gov mailto:marcus.langkilde@noaa.gov https://sam.gov/content/home
1. Technical Acceptability/Capability.
2. Past Performance.
3. Price.
THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES.
IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A
CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following pass/fail criteria;
1. Technical Acceptability/Capability.
Quote shall include a statement demonstrating the offeror’s capability to perform the required scope of work, including relevant experience for the same or similar services within the past two years and the offeror’s understanding of the requirement. The statement must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Work. Failure to address the full requirements of the Statement of Work will be considered a fail and the quote will not be accepted.
2. Past Performance.
The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services.
3. Price.
The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of provision)
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE
15. DATE OF QUOTATION
16. SIGNER
a. NAME (Type or print)
c. TITLE (Type or print)
b. TELEPHONE
AREA CODE
NUMBER
STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)
Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
Previous edition not usable
8. TO:
b. COMPANYa. NAME
c. STREET ADDRESS
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
9. DESTINATION
a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE
b. STREET ADDRESS
d. STATE e. ZIP CODE
7. DELIVERY
FOB DESTINATION
OTHER
(See Schedule)
10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE
ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)
IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.
11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)
ITEM NUMBER
(a)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(b)
QUANTITY
(c)
UNIT
(d)
UNIT PRICE
(e)
AMOUNT
(f)
12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS
NUMBER PERCENTAGE
NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.
13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER
a. NAME OF QUOTER
b. STREET ADDRESS
c. COUNTY
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN QUOTATION
PAGE OF PAGES
1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.
UNDER BDSA REG. 2
AND/OR DMS REG. 1
RATING
5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)
NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER
AREA CODE NUMBER
c. CITY
5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)
WAD-SAP
325 BROADWAY, SOU6
BOULDER CO 80305
1305M325Q0152
JAMIE ROSALES
05/22/2025
06/02/2025 1200 MD
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1305M325Q0152 BASE
Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section III - Description/Specifications Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments
Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs
CLIN List
Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount
Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 08/19/2025 through 08/18/2026.
Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: J059
Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Period of Performance 08/19/2026 through 08/18/2027.
Award Type: Firm-fixed-price
(Option Line Item)
Product/Service Code: J059 Period of Performance: 08/19/2026 to 08/18/2027
Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Period of Performance 08/19/2027 through 08/18/2028.
Award Type: Firm-fixed-price
(Option Line Item)
Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount
Product/Service Code: J059 Period of Performance: 08/19/2027 to 08/18/2028
Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Emergency Power Generator Maintenance the Weather Service Office (WSO) in Pago Pago in American Samoa, in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Period of Performance 08/19/2028 through 08/18/2029.
Award Type: Firm-fixed-price
(Option Line Item)
Product/Service Code: J059 Period of Performance: 08/19/2028 to 08/18/2029
Section III - Description/Specifications
STATEMENT OF WORK SOW
NOAA National Weather Service Weather Service Office Pago Pago, American Samoa Emergency Power Generator Maintenance
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 BACKGROUND
The mission of the National Weather Service (NWS) is to provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. As part of that mission, the NWS Pacific Region (PR) operates and maintains the Weather Service Office (WSO) Pago Pago in American Samoa. The facilities at this location operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and require backup electrical power in the case of an outage. The emergency power generator (EPG) is a critical system in order for NWS to meet its mission. The EPGs at WSO Pago Pago require periodic maintenance in order to ensure it is in good operating order.
1.2 SCOPE
The scope of this work includes the maintenance and repair of two Caterpillar generators.
1.3 OBJECTIVE
The objective is to ensure that both generators are in good working order and provide automatic emergency power in the case of an electrical outage.
2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS
The contractor shall provide monthly, semi-annual and annual preventive maintenance service for the following generators:
EPG #1
Caterpillar Engine Model C4.4 Generator Model D60-4LC Generator Set S/N CAT00C44CTX200107
EPG #2
Caterpillar Engine Model C4.4 Generator Model D60-4LC Generator Set S/N CAT00C44ETX200106
ATS #1
Caterpillar CTS Series Automatic Transfer Switch about:blank
ATS #2
Caterpillar CTS Series Automatic Transfer Switch
2.1 Monthly Preventive Maintenance Service
Provide monthly preventive maintenance (PM) services at an interval of approximately 28 to 31 calendar days. The contractor shall complete 12 monthly services for each of the EPG units in a 12-month period, with 3 option years.
Prior to performing transfer and operative testing under load, notification must be given to the Official in Charge or Duty Officer.
The contractor shall perform the following PM services:
¿ Check electrical connections and wiring. Correct as required;
¿ Check drive-belts and drives for proper tension and wear. Correct as required;
¿ Check and lubricate all grease points and linkages;
¿ Check the condition of oil and oil levels. Top off oil to the proper level as recommended by the equipment manufacturer;
¿ Check fuel condition and drain sediment water from fuel filters;
¿ Top off diesel fuel tank;
¿ Check and renew "fuel dry system" in diesel fuel storage tank;
¿ Test day tank operation;
¿ Check radiator coolant condition, hoses and clamps;
¿ Check radiator fins and clean as required;
¿ Visually check for fuel, oil, and water leaks;
¿ Check battery electrolyte level, hydrometer and condition of battery. Add electrolyte as required to maintain proper level, as recommended by manufacturer;
¿ Check battery charge operation and adjust output;
¿ Inspect and clean air filters as needed;
¿ Full Operation test of Fuel Polisher System for the full duration of maintenance. “Start” upon arrival and “Stop” before departure;
¿ Check and drain water off fuel water separator filter on the Fuel Polisher System as required;
¿ Check the Fuel Polisher filter indicator;
¿ Start and run each generator for thirty minutes (30) and document run-time hours on WSO Generator;
¿ Operational Testing will be conducted alternating monthly between EPG #1 and EPG #2 for “Under Load Test” and “No Load Test”. (Example - JANUARY 2025-EPG #1 “Under Load Test” and EPG #2 “No Load Test”; FEBRUARY 2025-EPG #2 “Under Load Test” and EPG #1 “No Load Test”);
¿ Check exhaust louver operation (fully open and fully closed);
¿ Check intake louver operation (fully open and fully closed);
¿ Check ventilation fans operation (2ea);
¿ Check generator exciter and voltage regulator;
¿ Check generator voltage, frequency and load balance;
¿ Check governor operation, adjust as necessary;
¿ Clean ATS #1 and ATS #2 switch cabinet, test for proper operation under simulated power failure;
¿ Check for leaks on pumps, filters, hoses, and fittings;
¿ Check for water in fuel tank;
¿ Check the condition of the dispenser filter. Renew as needed. Shall be renewed at least every six months (mark the date of renewal on the filter);
¿ Check fuel for bacterial infestation or microbial growth; and ¿ All other monthly type PM services that may be recommended by the manufacturer that is not stated above.
2.2 Semi-Annual Preventive Maintenance Service
Semi-annual services shall be performed on the sixth month of PM services.
The contractor shall perform the following PM services:
¿ All monthly service tasks;
¿ During the “Under Load Test”, perform an emergency shutdown by pressing the E-Button and allow the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) to automatically start the other generator and switch power’ and ¿ Repeat the above test with the primary and secondary EPGs switched.
2.3 Annual Preventive Maintenance Service
Annual services shall be performed on the twelfth month of PM services.
The contractor shall perform the following PM services:
¿ All monthly service tasks ¿ Remove existing and replace with new fuel and air filters; and
3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
3.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW.
3.2 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION
3.2.1 Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, and badge expiration date.
Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.
3.3 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, etc.)
when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States or the Department of Commerce. The Project Manager shall ensure Contractor employees understand and abide by Department of Commerce established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security.
3.4 REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS
The Government may, at its sole discretion (in coordination with the Contracting Officer where practical), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from NOAA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.
4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS
4.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Base Year: 8/19/2025 through 8/18/2026 Option Year 1: 8/19/2026 through 8/18/2027 Option Year 2: 8/19/2027 through 8/18/2028 Option Year 3: 8/19/2028 through 8/18/2029
4.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The primary place of performance will be at the Weather Service Office Pago Pago, Airport Road, Pago Pago, American Samoa, 96799.
4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION
The hours approved for these services are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on federal holidays, and any other day off designated by Federal Statute, by Executive Order, or by Presidential proclamation. Federal holidays include:
New Year's Day Independence Day Christmas Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Labor Day President's Day Columbus Day Memorial Day Veteran's Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day
4.4 POST AWARD CONFERENCE
The Contractor shall attend a Post Award Conference with the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) no later than 14 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Post Award Conference is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this contract and review the Contractor's draft project plan. The Post Award Conference will be held via teleconference.
4.5 MONTHLY REPORTS
The contractor shall provide a monthly report to the COR and technical point of contact (TPOC) via electronic mail. This report shall include a summary of all contractor work performed and any contractor concerns or recommendations for the previous reporting period. The monthly report will include completion of the attached Generator Inspection Checklist.
4.51 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with NOAA workstations (e.g., Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Applications).
4.6. HAZARDOUS AND WASTE MATERIALS
The contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of hazardous and waste materials, such as oil, coolant, contaminated fuel and batteries. The contractor shall maintain disposal records in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws and policies.
5.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS
5.1 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
Will be provided at the time of award.
5.2 Technical Points of Contact (TPOC)
Will be provided at the time of award.
5.2 Technical Points of Contact (TPOC)
Will be provided at the time of award.
6.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY
The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract.
7.0 DELIVERABLES
The Contractor shall consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates. Items in italics are deliverables or events that must be reviewed and/or approved by the COR prior to proceeding to the next deliverable or event in this SOW.
ITEM SOW REFERENCE DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY
DISTRIBUTION
1 4.4 Post Award Conference 14 days after award N/A
2 4.5 Monthly Reports Monthly by the 7th day of the month
COR, TPOC
3 4.5 Monthly Generator Inspection Checklist
Monthly by the 7th day of the month
COR, TPOC
GENERATOR INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Department: Site: Engine Hours:
Start: Stop:
Make: Model: Serial Number: Date:
*Testing will be conducted alternating monthly between EPG #1 and EPG #2 for the Under Load Test and No Load Test by the using the selector switch at the applicable ATS.
Fuel Polisher System OK Corrected Needs Attn N/A Level Units Comments and notes
Full operation test - Start upon arrival and Stop before departure
Drain water off fuel-water separator filter. Inspect filter indicator. Replace as required
Fuel System OK Corrected Needs notes
3 Check Main Supply Tank Level (Top off as required) %
Full/Gal
4 Check and Inspect Daytank Level % Full/Gal
Inspect Flexible Fuel Hoses, Filters, Pumps and Connections for Leaks
Check Fuel Tank Condition For Water, Sediment or Algae Growth
Check Fuel Tank Condition and Drain Sediment from Filters
8 Check Tank Vents, Hoses and Piping
Clean Strainer/Replace Fuel Tank Filter (Change every 6 months)
Inspect and Change Water Separator Filter (Change Annually)
11 Change Fuel Filter (Change Annually)
Oil System OK Corrected Needs Attn N/A Level Units Comments and notes
12 Check Oil Level (Top off as necessary)
13 Check for Oil Leaks
14 Change Oil and Filters (Annually)
15 Inspect, Clean or Replace Crankcase Filter (Annually)
Cooling System OK Corrected Needs Attn N/A Level Units Comments and notes
16 Check Coolant Level (Top off as necessary)
17 Test Anti-Freeze Protection Level
18 Check Radiator fin condition for adequate air flow
19 Inspect Belt for Proper Tension (Adjust as necessary)
Inspect Jacket water heater for proper operations.
Check connection for leaks.
Inspect water pump, Hoses and Connections for Leaks
Battery System OK Corrected Needs notes
22 Check Electrolyte Level % Full/Gal
Verify terminals clean and tight (Clean where necessary)
Check Specific gravity/state of Charge (CCA if Maintenance Free)
Battery 1:
Spec Grv/
CCA
Battery 2:
Spec Grv/
CCA
25 Check Charger and Charge Rate Volt DC
Exhaust System OK Corrected Needs notes
26 Check Exhaust Flap or Blockage in Exhaust System
27 Check Drain Condensate Trap
28 Check Exhaust Louver operation.
Did it open/close?
29 Check Intake Louver operation.
Did it open/close?
Check Ventilation Fans operation. Did both fans turn on?
Electrical System OK Corrected Needs notes
31 Perform General Inspection
Inspect space heater in the alternator for proper operation.
Tighten Control and Power Wiring Connections as Necessary
34 Check Operations of Safeties and Alarms
Inspect for Visual Wire Insulation Breakdown or Wear
Prime Mover OK Corrected Needs notes
36 Check Service Air Cleaner (Clean Replace as Needed)
37 Check Governor Linkages and Grease as Necessary
Running Checks OK Corrected Needs Attn N/A Level Units Comments and notes
Coordinate with Official in Charge to Perform Site Run Test (*)
39 Verify Proper Operation of ATS
#1 & ATS #2
40 Record and Adjust Voltages
A-N or A-B Volts
B-N or B-C Volts
C-N or C-A Volts
Record Generator Currents and Note Phase Imbalances
A Amps
B Amps
C Amps
42 Generator Frequency Hz
43 Record Oil Pressure PSI
44 Record Coolant Temperature *F
45 Record Alternator Output VDC
46 Chect for Abnormal Noises and Leaks
Restore Power to ATS1 and ATS2 and/or Shutdown Engine after 15-20 min
Final Checks OK Corrected Needs notes
48 Clean up work area and wipe down Generator Sets
Verify Generators EPG #1 and EPG #2 are in Auto and Breaker is ON
(*) Where allowable, Perform 15-20 Minute Run Test Under Site Load by Performing Outage Test of the Automatic Transfer Switch.
* Contractor can provide a written estimate, based on their professional expertise, to remove and replace a certain part for preventative maintenance due to degradation of a part or component. The proposal will be submitted to NOAA/NWS for approval.
NOTES
Section IX - Contract Clauses
Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title
52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.
(AUG 2020)
52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.
(AUG 2020)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984) 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (Deviation 2025-02) (Feb 2025) (Deviation 2025-03) (Feb 2025)
The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—
Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—
(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or
(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.
Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—
(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;
(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;
(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;
(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;
(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;
(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;
(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;
(8) PSC 9610, Ores;
(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and
(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.
Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.
Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.
Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174).
Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—
(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;
(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;
(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;
(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;
(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or
(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensitive technology"—
Sensitive technology—
(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—
(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or
(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and
(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern—
(1) (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or
(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128
(see subpart 19.14).
(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—
(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or
(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.
Small business concern—
(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.
(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.
Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that—
(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—
(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and
(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR124.104(c)(2);
and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.
Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—
(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or
(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation
Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.
Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern—
(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and
(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.
Women-owned business concern means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women
Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern—
(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and
(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.
Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.
(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.
(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see
FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.
[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.
These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.
Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]
(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.
(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that—
(i) It ¿ is, ¿ is not a small business concern; or
(ii) It ¿ is, ¿ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]
(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ¿ is, ¿ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.
(3) SDVOSB concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it ¿ is, ¿ is not an SDVOSB concern.
(4) SDVOSB concern joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The offeror represents that it ¿ is, ¿ is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as an SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]
(5) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it ¿ is, ¿ is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.
(6) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it ¿ is, ¿ is not a women-owned small business concern.
(7) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it ¿ is, ¿ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]
(8) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it ¿ is, ¿ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ____________.]
Note to paragraphs (c)(9) and (10): Complete paragraphs (c)(9) and (10) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(9) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it ¿ is a women-owned business concern.
(10) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:____________
(11) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that–
(i) It ¿ is, ¿ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and
(ii) It ¿ is, ¿ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ______.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.
(d) [Reserved].
(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 http://uscode.house.gov/ U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.
(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)
(1) (i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that…
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