DRAFT_1305M424R0071 (Updated 12-11-2024).pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

CSAD-Facilities Support

1325 EAST WEST HWY

SSMC2, RM 11323

SILVER SPRING MD 20910

CSAD-FAC

RONETTE MCBEAN-FELDER 202-709-9253

1x 02/04/2025

1305M424R0071

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Project Title: Manchester Campus Addition Construction at the Manchester Research

Station in Port Orchard, Washington

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a requirement for a campus addition construction project for the Northwest Fisheries Science Center

(NWFSC) at the Manchester Research Station (MRS), 7305 Beach Drive East, Manchester, WA 98353. This project constitutes a ground up, new construction project of approximately 24,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF) to be located on the existing MRS campus west of Seattle, Washington, north of the town of Manchester. The full scope of the required services is outlined in the Drawings, Specifications, and applicable attachments in Section J.

This requirement is solicited as Unrestricted / Full and Open Competition

The NAICS Code is 236220

The Small Business Size Standard is $45.0 Million

The Total Construction Budget for the Base CLINs 0001 - 0007 is $22,746,717.

The Total Construction Budget for the Optional CLINs 0008 - 0013 is $11,906,007.30.

Offeror's are cautioned that price proposals exceeding the Government's stated budget may be determined ineligible for award based on budgetary limitations. This

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 700 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

04/04/2025

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

DRAFT

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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CSAD-Facilities Support

1325 EAST WEST HWY

SSMC2, RM 11323

SILVER SPRING MD 20910

CSAD-FAC

RONETTE MCBEAN-FELDER

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

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and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this DRAFT

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

1305M424R0071 includes potential Inflation Reduction Act (IRA funding) for CLINs 0008 - 0013.

Delivery: 11/22/2027

Delivery Location Code: FP710001

MANCHESTER RESEARCH STATION

7305 E BEACH DRIVE

PORT ORCHARD WA 98366 USA

0001 CLIN 0001 - Manchester Campus Addition

Construction Project Laboratory and Office

Building (Substructure):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition

Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and

Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Substructure Services including but not limited to foundations, subgrade enclosures, slabs-on-grade, water and gas mitigation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

0002 CLIN 0002 - Manchester Campus Addition

Construction Project Laboratory and Office

Building (Shell):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition

Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and

Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Shell Services including but not limited to superstructure, exterior enclosures, roofing, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

0003 CLIN 0003 - Manchester Campus Addition

Construction Project Laboratory and Office

Building (Interiors):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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1305M424R0071 in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition

Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and

Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Interior Services including but not limited to interior construction, stairs, interior finishes, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

0004 CLIN 0004 - Manchester Campus Addition

Construction Project Laboratory and Office

Building (Services):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition

Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and

Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Services including but not limited to conveying, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, integrated automation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

0005 CLIN 0005 - Manchester Campus Addition

Construction Project Laboratory and Office

Building (Equipment & Furnishings):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition

Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and

Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Equipment & Furnishings

Services including but not limited to furnishings, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Contractor shall include all work outlined in the

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

1305M424R0071

Designs and Specifications for the procurement and installation of furniture to include Hoteling

Stations, Workstations, Private Office

Desk/Storage and Movable Furnishings.

0006 CLIN 0006 - Manchester Campus Addition

Construction Project Laboratory and Office

Building (Special Construction & Demolition):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition

Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and

Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Special Construction &

Demolition Services including but not limited to special construction, facility remediation, selective building demolition, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

0007 CLIN 0007 - Manchester Campus Addition

Construction Project Laboratory and Office

Building (Building Sitework):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition

Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and

Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Building Sitework Services including but not limited to site preparation, site improvements, liquid and gas site utilities, electrical site improvements, site communications, miscellaneous site construction, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

0008 OPTIONAL CLIN 0008 - Manchester New Recirculating

Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Substructure):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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1305M424R0071 construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture

System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Substructure Services including but not limited to foundations, subgrade enclosures, slabs-on-grade, water and gas mitigation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the

Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

0009 OPTIONAL CLIN 0009 - Manchester New Recirculating

Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Shell):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture

System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Shell Services including but not limited to superstructure, exterior enclosures, roofing, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the

Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

0010 OPTIONAL CLIN 0010 - Manchester New Recirculating

Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Interiors):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture

System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

1305M424R0071 for all Interior Services including but not limited to interior construction, stairs, interior finishes, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the

Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

0011 OPTIONAL CLIN 0011 - Manchester New Recirculating

Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Services):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture

System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Services including but not limited to conveying, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, integrated automation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the

Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

0012 OPTIONAL CLIN 0012 - Manchester New Recirculating

Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Equipment &

Furnishings):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture

System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Equipment & Furnishings Services

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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1305M424R0071 including but not limited to furnishings, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the

Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Contractor shall include all work outlined in the

Designs and Specifications for the procurement and installation of furniture to include Hoteling

Stations, Workstations, Private Office

Desk/Storage and Movable Furnishings.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the

Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

0013 OPTIONAL CLIN 0013 - Manchester New Recirculating

Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Building

Sitework):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture

System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Building Sitework Services including but not limited to site preparation, site improvements, liquid and gas site utilities, electrical site improvements, site communications, miscellaneous site construction, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the

Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

1305M424R0071 BASE

Section A - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices

SECTION B SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Section C - Description/Specifications

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Section D - Packaging and Marking

SECTION D PACKAGING AND MARKING

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

SECTION F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

Section G - Contract Administration Data

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.10 INSURANCE

Section I - Contract Clauses

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Section A - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 PRICING

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

B.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

B.5 RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

B.6 DELIVERABLE – RELEASABLE COPIES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE OF LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.5 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.6 CAR 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

F.3 FAR 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

F.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.5 SCHEDULES

F.6 EXCUSABLE DELAYS

F.7 NAM 1330-52.215-70 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES (SEPT 2005)

F.8 PROJECT EXECUTION SCHEDULE

F.9 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS

F.10 SUSPENSION OF WORK - NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

F.11 NOTICES TO PROCEED (NTP)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CAR 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

G.2 CAR 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

G.3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

G.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

G.5 OPERATIONS, STORAGE AREAS AND SECURITY

G.6 PROJECT SAFETY

G.7 DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

G.8 DETAILED ESTIMATE FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

G.9 MONTHLY PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS (Application for Payment)

G.10 METHOD OF PAYMENT

G.11 CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS

G.12 INVOICE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

G.13 TEST RESULTS

G.14 FINAL COMPLETION/CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

G.15 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

G.16 REFERENCED STANDARDS

G.17 FURNISHING INFORMATION AND RECORDS

G.18 CAR 1352.237-74 PROGRESS REPORTS

G.19 CAR 1352.245-70 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 FAR 52.252 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

H.2 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

H.3 SUBCONTRACTING RESPONSIBILITIES

H.4 GENERAL DECISION NUMBER

H.5 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.6 NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGES

H.7 CONTRACT NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

H.8 SUBMISSION OF CORRESPONDENCE

H.9 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS

H.10 INSURANCE

H.11 BOND REQUIREMENTS

H.12 SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION

H.13 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

H.14 DOCUMENTS - OWNERSHIP AND USE

H.15 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

H.16 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

H.17 INITIATION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

H.18 PERMITS

H.19 WORK OUTSIDE OF NORMAL OPERATING HOURS

H.20 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

H.21 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

H.22 ASSIGNMENT

H.23 REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS

H.24 OTHER SERVICES NOT TO RELIEVE CONTRACTOR

H.25 OTHER CONTRACTORS

H.26 ERRONEOUS REPRESENTATIONS

H.27 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

H.28 NOTIFICATION OF DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

H.29 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

H.30 PRESERVATION OF REFERENCE POINTS AND BENCHMARKS

H.31 ORGANIZATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

H.32 SPECIAL UTILITY PROVISION

H.33 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR

H.34 ORGANIZATION AND DIRECTION OF THE WORK

H.35 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

H.36 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

H.37 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

H.38 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

H.39 INSTALLATION RULES AND REGULATIONS/CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

H.40 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

H.41 IMPORTED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL

H.42 HAZARDOUS OCCUPATION ORDERS

H.43 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

H.44 RESTRICTION ON USE OF NOAA FUNDS FOR LOBBYING

H.45 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

H.46 DEFINITIONS

H.47 CONFERENCES

H.48 MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS

H.49 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT

H.50 TRAFFICKING PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN CERTIFICATION

H.51 REPORTING ACCIDENTS

H.52 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

H.53 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

H.54 KEY PERSONNEL

H.55 CAR 1352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2010)

H.56 CAR 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

H.57 NAM 1330-52.203-71 NOTICE OF POST GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS (OCT 2015) H.58 NAM 1330-52.222.70 NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARRASSMENT PREVENTION AND

RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)

H.59 NAM 1330-52.237-70 CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

H.60 NAM 1330-52.237-71 NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL

SERVICES CONTRACT (SEP 2017)

H.61 NAM 1330-52.237-72 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO NOAA FACILITIES (SEP 2017)

H.62 NAM 1330-52.243-70 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2017)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 FAR 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (OCT 2022)

I.3 FAR 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

I.4 FAR 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR

EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

I.5 FAR 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (May 2014)

I.6 FAR 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

I.7 FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

I.8 FAR 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 WAGE DETERMINATION LINKS

J.2 DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS & APPLICABLE ATTACHMENTS

J.3 PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

J.4 STANDARD FORM 1413 – STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

J.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT PLAN

J.6 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

J.7 RFP QUESTIONS SUBMITTED VIA GOOGLE FORM

J.8 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE LIST

J.9 STANDARD FORM 24 - BID BOND

J.10 PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

J.11 INDIVIDUAL SUBCONTRACTING PLAN TEMPLATE

PART IV -- REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

K.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K.2 FAR 52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1985)

K.3 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

K.4 FAR 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020)

K.5 FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

K.6 FAR 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FEB 2024)

K.7 FAR 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

(MAY 2014)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

L.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.3 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.4 CAR 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

L.5 FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

L.6 FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)--ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

L.7 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.8 FAR 52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

L.9 CAR 1352.215-70 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.10 CAR 1352.270-71 PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT (APR 2010)

L.11 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

L.12 NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION OF NON-GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

L.13 CONTENT OF RESULTING CONTRACT

L.14 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

M.2 CAR 1352.215-74 BEST VALUE EVALUATION

M.3 CAR 1352.215-75 EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.4 EVALUATION OF PRICE

M.5 BASIS OF AWARD/SELECTION CRITERIA

M.6 JOINT VENTURE/SIGNED STATEMENT OF JV INTENT AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTNERSHIP

M.7 AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices

SECTION B SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 0001 - Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project Laboratory and Office Building (Substructure):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Substructure Services including but not limited to foundations, subgrade enclosures, slabs-on-grade, water and gas mitigation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

CLIN 0002 - Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project Laboratory and Office Building (Shell):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Shell Services including but not limited to superstructure, exterior enclosures, roofing, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

CLIN 0003 - Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project Laboratory and Office Building (Interiors):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Addition Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Interior Services including but not limited to interior construction, stairs, interior finishes, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

CLIN 0004 - Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project Laboratory and Office Building (Services):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Services including but not limited to conveying, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, integrated automation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

CLIN 0005 - Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project Laboratory and Office Building (Equipment & Furnishings):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Equipment & Furnishings Services including but not limited to furnishings, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Contractor shall include all work outlined in

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount the Designs and Specifications for the procurement and installation of furniture to include Hoteling Stations, Workstations, Private Office Desk/Storage and Movable Furnishings.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

CLIN 0006 - Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project Laboratory and Office Building (Special Construction & Demolition):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Special Construction & Demolition Services including but not limited to special construction, facility remediation, selective building demolition, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

CLIN 0007 - Manchester Campus Addition Construction Project Laboratory and Office Building (Building Sitework):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Manchester Campus Addition Laboratory and Office Building, Sitework and Parking. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Building Sitework Services including but not limited to site preparation, site improvements, liquid and gas site utilities, electrical site improvements, site communications, miscellaneous site construction, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

OPTIONAL CLIN 0008 - Manchester New

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Substructure):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Substructure Services including but not limited to foundations, subgrade enclosures, slabs-on-grade, water and gas mitigation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

OPTIONAL CLIN 0009 - Manchester New Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Shell):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Shell Services including but not limited to superstructure, exterior enclosures, roofing, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

OPTIONAL CLIN 0010 - Manchester New Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Interiors):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Interior Services including but not limited to interior construction, stairs, interior finishes, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

OPTIONAL CLIN 0011 - Manchester New Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Services):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Services including but not limited to conveying, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, integrated automation, supervision, labor, material, transportation and

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

OPTIONAL CLIN 0012 - Manchester New Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Equipment & Furnishings):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Equipment & Furnishings Services including but not limited to furnishings, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Contractor shall include all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the procurement and installation of furniture to include Hoteling Stations, Workstations, Private Office Desk/Storage and Movable Furnishings.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

OPTIONAL CLIN 0013 - Manchester New Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component (Building Sitework):

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Designs and Specifications for the construction of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Component and Sitework. The contractor shall furnish and include price/cost for all Building Sitework Services including but not limited to site preparation, site improvements, liquid and gas site utilities, electrical site improvements, site communications, miscellaneous site construction, supervision, labor, material, transportation and equipment, unless otherwise specified herein.

Note: If optional CLINs are exercised, it is the Government’s intent to exercise ALL CLINs supporting the RAS. Therefore CLINs 0008 - 0014 must be fully priced to be eligible for award.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 180

B.1 PRICING

B.1.1 As a firm-fixed price contract, the contract price includes all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to accomplish the construction required by the Contract Documents, including applicable customs duties, transportation to the site, storage, premiums for insurance and bonds required by the Solicitation Documents and/or the Contract Documents, permits, license and inspection fees, taxes, and all other items called for by the contract or otherwise necessary for performance of the contract. The Contract Price may be adjusted only by a written Contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

The price proposal will be checked for the appearance of unbalanced prices. Offerors are cautioned to distribute direct costs, such as material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, etc. and to evenly distribute indirect costs, such as job overhead, home office overhead, bond, etc., to the appropriate contract line items. Both parties shall presume that field office overhead costs through the proposed contract duration are inclusive in the offered price for the contract. The established field office overhead percentage rate established at time of award will remain consistent throughout the duration of this contract for applicable change orders unless either party can demonstrate a rationale for an increase or decrease. If the contractor's base proposal does not explicitly identify field office overhead, the Government will assume that it is included in the contractor’s general overhead as specified.

B.1.2 The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services as called for and required by the terms and conditions of this contract document and all attachments hereto. The maximum time allowable for performance has been identified in Section/Paragraph F.1, clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) (Reference FAR 11.404(b)). The price is firm fixed-price and shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, overhead and cost for insurance.

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

PROJECT TITLE: MANCHESTER CAMPUS ADDITION CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTOR COMPLETES CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN):

CLINs 0001 through 0013

The method for evaluation stated in the solicitation, will be utilized during the evaluation of Optional CLINs 0008 and 0014.

The Government reserves the right to unilaterally exercise Optional CLINs 0008 - 0013 within 180 days of contract award. The completion date shall coincide with the completion date of CLINs 0001 - 0007 if exercised within this period.

The contractor shall include a unit price for Contaminated Soil Removal Cost in their proposal, this amount will not be included in their overall price sum. The contractor shall assume a minimum of 20 cubic yards (CY) of contaminated soil will need to be removed and transported to a subtitle D landfill.

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The resulting contract will include Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) that are Firm Fixed-Price.

B.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

References:

FAR 52.245-1 Government Property

B.4.1 In accordance with referenced clauses, the following Government Furnished Equipment and materials will be provided for incorporation into the work by the contractor. The equipment, systems components and parts will be furnished in sufficient quantities and in sufficient time to allow the contractor to complete the construction work as scheduled in accordance with the approved design.

Contractor shall reference Specification Sections 01 11 00 1.03 and RA H0.1.3 for a detailed list.

B.5 RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Request for Proposal questions are submitted via Google Form and will be responded to via issuance of an amendment if applicable. The Question and Answers (Q&A) does not change the RFP unless an amendment is issued. The Q&A is intended to clarify requirements and to reflect the parties understanding of the specific RFP performance requirements at time of award. The initial RFP as amended shall form the contract between the contracting parties. The Q&A will be reviewed and utilized during the course of contract execution and https://forms.gle/hBFHcuGiCgWshAEW9 performance to ensure the descriptive and instructive clarifications provided and used to assure understanding of the performance requirements and relied on during the RFP and proposal development phase are implemented.

B.6 DELIVERABLE – RELEASABLE COPIES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits withholding information under several exemptions, including Exemption 4 which protects "trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person [that is] privileged or confidential," 5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4). Within five business days of contract award, the contractor shall provide a statement that the contract is available for full disclosure under the FOIA or provide a scanned PDF of the redacted copy of the contract identifying the specific portions the contractor believes are covered by the particular exemption requested. Any redactions must be fully supported under the FOIA. In the event the Government notifies the contractor that it does not agree with a proposed redaction, the contractor shall have five business days to submit additional information to support the requested redaction. For subcontracts, within 5 business days of the contractor's award of any subcontract over $500,000 the contractor shall provide the Government a scanned PDF copy of the subcontract with a statement that the copy is either available for full disclosure, or identifying the specific portions believed to be covered by the particular exemption requested.

Redactions should be limited to those protections provided under the FOIA. Following the procedures above, the Government has the right to notify the contractor of any disagreement with proposed redaction or exemption requests.

Section C - Description/Specifications

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

See Section J.2 for Drawings, Specifications & Applicable Attachments

A. NOAA MRS_100CD_LO Design Drawings_Compiled_20241007 - 100% Construction Documents Design (Applies to CLINs 0001 - 0007) B. NOAA MRS_100CD_RA Design Drawings_Compiled_20241007 - 100% Construction Documents Design (Applies to CLINs 0008 - 0013) C. NOAA MRS_IFC_Project Manual_V1_20241007 - 100% Construction Documents (Applies to All CLINs) D. NOAA MRS_IFC_Project Manual_V2_20241007 - 100% Construction Documents (Applies to All CLINs) E. NOAA MRS_IFC_Project Manual_V3_20241007 - 100% Construction Documents (Applies to All CLINs) F. NOAA MRS_IFC_Project Manual_V4_20241007 - 100% Construction Documents (Applies to All CLINs)

Section D - Packaging and Marking

SECTION D PACKAGING AND MARKING

[For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section]

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Note:

Clauses numbered 52.XXX… Are Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses.

Clauses numbered 1352.XXX…Are Commerce Acquisition Regulation Clauses Policies numbered 1330.XXX… Are NOAA Acquisition Manual Policies.

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Definitions.

E.2.1. “Substantial Completion” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in writing to the Contractor, on which the work or a portion thereof designated by the Government is sufficiently complete and satisfactory, in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents, that it may be occupied or utilized for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which (1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work and (2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

E.2.2 “Date of Substantial Completion” means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

This date shall be contingent on the Contractor completing certain general construction work.

Substantial Completion is further dependent upon the Contractor providing all essential training on operations and maintenance, as required, to the designated Facility personnel. Unless indicated otherwise, the Date of Substantial Completion, as acknowledged by the Government, is also the commencement date of all warranties and guarantees required by the contract documents.

When the Contractor feels that the work is substantially complete, it shall notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative requesting a substantial completion walk thru inspection.

The Contractor may request a pre-substantial completion review and walk-through inspection, provided that an advance list is supplied for prior review, facilitating effective cross-communication between both parties.

Attached to the request must be a list of items to be corrected/completed (punch list). An inspection of the work shall be conducted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or its designated representative to review the punch list and verify its accuracy; should the Contractor’s punch list prove to be inaccurate or incomplete, Contractor shall provide revised punch list. At the time of the inspection, the Contractor shall be required to submit to NOAA or its designated representative all inspection reports, test results, operation and maintenance manuals, keys and keying schedules for the substantially complete work. This information will then be turned over to the Facility.

Upon the successful completion of the inspection, the Contracting Officer shall provide Certification of Substantial Completion.

Not until the date and Certificate of Substantial Completion have been fully acknowledged, by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, will the Contractor be relieved of the responsibility for the security and maintenance of the work, except for punch list items. Following acknowledgment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Contractor shall provide any required additional training to designated Facility Personnel, and shall also complete the punch list items in accordance with the Schedule identified in the Certificate of Substantial Completion. Failure to complete the punch list items within the schedule may be a breach of contract and will be subject to the sanction of the contract.

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.3.1 Right to use The Government may take over and operate, with Government employees, such equipment as necessary for heating or cooling such areas of the building that require the service, and other equipment such as elevators, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, as soon as the installation is sufficiently complete to permit operation.

E.3.2 Notice The Government will advise the Contractor in writing (FAR 52.236-11 entitled Use and Possession Prior to Completion), prior to the use of the equipment, which items of equipment will be taken over and operated, in addition warranty to the date and time such operation shall begin.

E.3.3 Effect on warranties. Government operation of equipment will not relieve the Contractor of warranty or correction obligations elsewhere provided for in this contract. The applicable warranty period, elsewhere provided for in this contract, for each piece of equipment shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of this contract.

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.4.1 Definitions.

E.4.1.1 “Final Completion and Acceptance” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the CO or COR, in writing to the Contractor, on which work required under the contract has been completed in an acceptable manner in accordance with the contract requirements, subject to the discovery of latent defects after final completion and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance. The contractor shall reference Section G.14 entitled Final Completion/Closeout for documentation required prior to final acceptance.

E.4.1.2 “Date of Final Completion and Acceptance” means the date determined by the Contracting Officer as of which final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor. Documentation indicating Final Acceptance has been achieved will be issued upon satisfactory review of the Final Completion/Closeout package required in Section G.14.

E.5 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Manchester Research Station 7305 E Beach Drive Port Orchard WA 98366

The Government shall perform inspections and tests, as may be applicable, in a manner that does not unduly delay the work.

E.6 CAR 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to…