Sol_1333MF25Q0022_Amd_0001.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE OF ON-SITE ANALYTICAL BALANCE AND MICROBALANCE CALIBRATION

SERVICES AT THE NOAA FISHERIES AUKE BAY LAB IN JUNEAU, ALASKA, AS SPECIFIED

IN THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK.

REVISED – Amendment 0001 to incorporate the balance capacity and readability information and to extend the solicitation end date. Revisions will be highlighted in text.

(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 1333MF25Q0022.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Jan 2025).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34.0M.

(v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:

CLIN 0001 – Base Period Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 analytical balance and microbalance calibration services on-site at the NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratory located in Juneau, Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work. The Period of Performance is May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, with only one service annually within the provided Period of Performance

NO FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD

IS EXERCISED BY A MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER. NO WORK SHALL START

UNTIL NOTIFIED IN WRITING BY THE CONTRACTING

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 analytical balance and microbalance calibration services on-site at the NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratory located in Juneau, Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work. The Period of Performance is May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with only one service annually within the provided Period of Performance

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 analytical balance and microbalance calibration services on-site at the NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratory located in Juneau, Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work. The Period of Performance is May 1, 2027 through April 30, 2028, with only one service annually within the provided Period of Performance

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 analytical balance and microbalance calibration services on-site at the NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratory located in Juneau, Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work. The Period of Performance is May 1, 2028 through April 30, 2029, with only one service annually within the provided Period of Performance

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Need which applies to Base Period and 3 Option Periods, and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2015-5685, Revision No. 24, dated 12/23/2024, which can be found on: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

INVOICES TO BE BILLED IN ARREARS. PROVIDE ANNUAL PRICING FOR THE BASE AND

EACH OPTION PERIOD. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR

ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Base Year for a twelve month period May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 Option Period 1 for a twelve month period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 Option Period 2 for a twelve month period May 1, 2027 through April 30, 2028 Option Period 3 for a twelve month period May 1, 2028 through April 30, 2029

Place of Performance is NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (TSMRI) 17109 Point Lena Loop Road Juneau, AK 99801.

(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 20235-02) (Deviation 20235-03) (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 20235-02) (Deviation 20235-03) (Feb 2025), applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations 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

(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 5:00PM EST/EDT on March 27, 2025. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to christie.lang@noaa.gov and jason.jenks@noaa.gov.

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to christie.lang@noaa.gov and jason.jenks@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®.

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1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO christie.lang@noaa.gov and jason.jenks@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00PM EST/EDT on March 20, 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.

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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.

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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.

Please contact christie.lang@noaa.gov and jason.jenks@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to christie.lang@noaa.gov and jason.jenks@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. Email quotes are required and can be sent to christie.lang@noaa.gov and jason.jenks@noaa.gov.

2. Offeror shall have an active registration for All Awards 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 will not be accepted.

A. At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information:

i. Point of contact name, telephone and E-mail address.

ii. SAM UEI Number

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).

The evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past Performance) to be significantly more important than price. However, as quotes are determined to be more equal in the non-price evaluation factor, price becomes more important and may become the determining factor for award. If, at any stage of the evaluation, all vendors are determined to have submitted equal, or virtually equal, Non-Price Technical Solutions, price could become the factor in determining which vendor will receive the award.

The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award a purchase order based on the Offeror’s initial quote; therefore, the Offeror’s initial quote should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a Non-Price Technical Solution and price standpoint.

The Government reserves the right not to award a purchase order depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds. Furthermore, the Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities or omissions in quotes received.

The Government may make award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or the Offeror with the highest technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve only slightly superior performance capability.

(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:

1. Technical Approach and Capability.

The Offeror’s overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the Government's level of confidence in the Offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Statement of Work. Provide a detailed description of the company’s experience performing similar services. A detailed technical approach write-up describing how the Offeror will perform this service is required to be submitted with the quote regardless of whether a site visit was made or not. The technical approach write-up must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Work, but how your company plans on performing the tasks listed in the attached Statement of Work.

(i.e. performance checklists, anticipated number of employees, anticipated hours at the facility and/or confirmation of supplies being provided, etc.)

https://sam.gov/content/home

2. Past Performance.

Quote shall include at least two references from at least two separate contracts for similar and relevant recent services within the past two years including the name, phone number, full address, and e-mail address of the reference to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work.

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.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history, or for whom past performance information is either not available or has not been submitted to the Government, will receive a neutral rating for past performance. A good past performance rating provides higher confidence than a neutral or satisfactory rating.

3. Price.

The Government will evaluate the price quote for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the RFQ requirements. Quoted prices must be entirely compatible with the Non-Price Technical Solution.

4. Accreditation or Certification Quote shall include identification of Accredited or Certified Technicians specific for calibration of laboratory analytical balances and microbalances.

The Government intends to award a trade-off, 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.

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Statement of Work Table 1 revision

Item Make Model Serial Number Capacity Readabilit y

Balanc e Sartoriu s Cubis

(Microbalance) 37001836 6100 mg 0.001mg

Balanc e Sartoriu s CP64 16850292 64 g 0.1 mg

Balanc e Ohaus AR3130 12531225270267 p 310 g 0.001 g

Balanc e Ohaus AX124 B743881907 120 g 0.0001 g e Sartoriu s CP224S 22650858 220 g 0.01 mg

Balanc e Sartoriu s Quintix 3102-1S 32050244 3100 g 0.01 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s CPA224S 28250292 220 g 0.1 mg

Balanc e Ohaus AX124 B932085744 120 g 0.0001 g

Balanc e Ohaus AS313 8028271211 310 g 0.001 g

Balanc e Ohaus AR3130 8028281101 310 g 0.1 g

Balanc e Mettler AB54-S 1127353998 51 g 0.1 mg

Balanc e Ohaus AX124 B930999409 120 g 0.0001 g

Balanc e Ohaus AX124 B930999412 120 g 0.0001 g

Balanc e AND SK-10KWP EP1606904 10 kg 0.005 kg

Balanc e Ohaus AS313 8027211103 310 g 0.001 g

Balanc e Mettler Xs32000L 1127181781 32100 g 1 g

Balanc e Ohaus AS3101 8027341004 3100 g 0.1 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s CP323S 22750276 320 g 0.001 g

Balanc e AND GX-4002AWP T20193.88 4200 g 0.01 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s BP310S 12909167 310 g 0.001 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s LA620S 21811425 620 g 0.001 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s BP310S 70507270 310 g 0.001 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s MC210S 70803944 210 g 0.01 mg

Balanc e Radwag XA110.4Y 498858 110 g 0.01 mg

Balanc e Mettler

UMX5

(microbalance) 1128303518 5.1 g 0.1 ug

Balanc e Ohaus AX124 B930999411 120 g 0.0001 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s CPA224S 31350040 220 g 0.1 mg

Balanc e Sartoriu s Quintix 3102-1S 31850263 3100 g 0.01 g e Sartoriu s CP3202S 23050475 3200 g 0.01 g

Balanc e Sartoriu s CP124S 21850785 120 g 0.1 mg

Balanc e Mettler AE100 F93655 109 g 0.1 g

Balanc e Mettler AE50 K518541 55 g 0.1 g

Balanc e Mettler PM2000 F78975 2100 g 0.01 g

Balanc e Ohaus E400 6359 400 g 0.01 g

Balanc e Ohaus AX423/E 420 g 0.001 g

Balanc e Bench Scale /FG-

60K 150 lb 0.05 lb

Balanc e Bench Scale /FG-

60K 150 lb 0.05 lb e Ohaus D51XW50WL4 100 lb 0.01 lb

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

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

E. IMPORTANT: is not is required copies to the issuing office.

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

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. is extended. is not extended.

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

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Contractor

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CHRISTIE LANG

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Amendment 0001 to incorporate the balance capacity and readability information and to extend the solicitation end date

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110