22-00064 Generator EPG SAM.GOV Cont Oppt .docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE AND NONPERSONAL TURNKEY SERVICES TO REPLACE GENERATOR FOR EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR (EPG), AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) AND DIESEL ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) REPLACEMENT LOCATED AT DCO LIHUE, 3260 KAILANI STREET, LIHUE, HI 96766-9702

(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

NWWW40002200064SRG.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 (MAY 2022) (Deviation 2022-02)(NOV 2021)

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 335312. The size standard is 1250 employees.

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

CLIN 0001 PURCHASE AND NONPERSONAL TURNKEY SERVICES TO REPLACE GENERATOR FOR EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR (EPG), AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) AND DIESEL ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) REPLACEMENT LOCATED AT DCO LIHUE, 3260 KAILANI STREET, LIHUE, HI 96766-9702

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:

SCOPE

STATEMENT OF NEED AND WORK (SON/SOW)

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

DATA COLLECTION OFFICE LIHUE

EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR (EPG), AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) AND

DIESEL ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) REPLACEMENT

1.0 GENERAL

The Mission Statement of the National Weather Service (NWS) is to provide weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings, and impact-based decision support services, for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. In support of this mission, the NWS Pacific Region (PR), Facilities Engineering Branch (FEB), provides facilities support and maintenance throughout the Pacific Region.

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Emergency Power Generator (EPG) at the Data Collection Office (DCO) Lihue provides power generation to the facility if a power outage occurs. The three main components of an EPG system are the generator, an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and a diesel fuel Aboveground Storage Tank (AST). The EPG system at the DCO Lihue was installed in 2005 and has reached the end of its useful life.

1.2 SCOPE

The scope of this project includes removing and disposing of the existing 35 kW EPG and 250 gallon diesel AST, removing and salvaging the existing ATS, and procuring a new, compatible EPG, ATS and AST, and installing them in the same location as the existing.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

Contractor shall remove and replace the EPG, ATS, and diesel AST while maintaining 24/7 operations at the DCO Lihue allowing the DCO to gather data (without power interruption) during daily and critical weather events which may occur during EPG, ATS, and diesel AST replacement.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Compliance Documents

a. ASTM D975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel

b. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

c. NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

d. NFPA 70, National Electric Code

e. NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

f. UL 142, Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

g. UL 2085, Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

h. UL 2200, Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

2.1 Temporary Provisions of fuel and temporary EPG

The contractor shall provide fuel and temporary EPG service to avoid any downtime required for the duration of this project. The DCO must always have backup power.

2.2 Remove EPG, ATS, Diesel AST, and All Components

The Contractor shall remove the existing EPG, ATS, shroud, exhaust system, diesel AST, all fuel lines, diesel fuel filter, and any ancillary equipment associated with the EPG system that will not be utilized. The existing ATS shall be salvaged and turned over to the government for reuse. Ensure that all disconnections (e.g., fuel lines, electrical cables, conduits, exhaust piping, etc.) are made to prevent damage/injury to the surrounding area and personnel. Take precautions to prevent and contain any diesel spills, by using absorbent pads and/or containment equipment.

2.2.1 Existing EPG

a. Make/Model – Cummins Power Generation, DGBB-5588951

b. Serial Number – B030469463

c. Manufacturer Date – 12/07/2002

d. Rated – 35 kW

e. Frequency – 60 Hz

f. Connection – WYE

g. Spec. – J

h. Engine Model – 4B3.0-G2

i. Engine Serial – 46274821

j. Fuel Type - #2 Diesel

Existing EPG and Main Service Entry Breaker (in Back Corner)

Existing EPG Exhaust (Radiator Shroud Missing)

Existing EPG Nameplate

Existing EPG Exhaust

2.2.2 Existing ATS

a. Make/Model – ASCO Series 300

b. Catalog Number – D03ATSB30150CGXC

c. Serial Number – 2329949-001RE

d. Size – 150 Amps, 208 Volt, 60 Hz, 3 phase, 4W, 4P

e. With 6A battery charger

f. Application – Utility to GenSet

g. NFPA 70 - Compliant

Existing ATS

Existing ATS Nameplate

2.2.3 Existing AST

a. Make/Model – Convault 250 gallon

Existing Diesel Fuel Storage Tank & Fuel Lines

2.3 Install New EPG, AST, Diesel AST, Fuel Lines and Exhaust System

The Contractor shall provide all services, labor, materials and equipment necessary to replace a complete 35 kW EPG, compatible ATS, 250 gallon AST and all components, according to the provisions and requirements contained herein. EPG may be resized, but must be approved by the NWS PR TPOC prior to order. Utility reports show a peak demand of 21.6 kW. Ensure that the EPG and AST are properly grounded.

The intent for the replacement EPG and AST will dimensionally fit on the existing concrete slab, to allow a “one-for-one” replacement and reusing the existing pads, supports and/or attachments. The existing raised concrete slab for the EPG measures 7’-6” x 4’-0”. The existing raised concrete slab for the AST measures 10’-0” x 6’-0”. See Figure 1 for location.

Figure 1 – Existing EPG and AST Concrete Pad Locations

2.3.1 New EPG Requirements

a. Meets or exceeds specifications of existing 35kW EPG.

b. 60 Hz, 35 kW (or as approved).

c. Voltage: 120/208, 3 Phase, Wye.

d. Fuel Type: #2 Diesel

e. UL 2200 listed.

f. NFPA 110 Type 10 Level 1 capable.

g. EPA Tier 3 NSPS CI Stationary Emergency emission certification.

h. Battery charger.

i. Minimum two year manufacturer’s warranty.

Note: Cummins C35D6 fully meets these requirements.

2.3.2 New ATS Requirement

a. Meets or exceeds specifications of existing ATS.

b. Fully compatible with new EPG.

c. 300 Amp minimum rating, 208 Volt, 3 Phase.

d. Utility to generator.

e. Battery charger.

f. Dimensions: Must fit in the location of the existing ATS.

g. Minimum one year manufacturer’s warranty.

Note: Cummins OTEC300 fully meets these requirements for Cummins C35D6 EPG.

2.3.3 New EPG Exhaust System

Install the new exhaust system through the same room exit point as the current system. Ensure that system is installed to prevent condensation from flowing back to engine. Insulate exhaust system installed within the building to protect personnel. The new system shall terminate at least one foot above the roof fascia/rain gutter. Secure the vertical pipe to the fascia of the roof using stainless steel strut channel, pipe clamps, and hardware. Install an exhaust rain cap flapper on top of the vertical exhaust pipe.

2.3.4 New EPG Fuel Lines

Install new stainless steel fuel lines and a diesel fuel/water separator system from the AST to EPG. Use the manufacturer's recommendation for the fuel line size. Install an inline stainless steel shut off valve before and after the fuel filter. Install a concrete pad under the fuel lines from the AST concrete pad to the foundation of the building. The stainless steel lines shall be installed within a larger SCH40 PVC pipe(s) to protect the lines from inadvertent damage (e.g., grounds maintenance, stepped on). Install stainless steel struts, clamps, and fasteners to secure the fuel and outer PVC lines.

2.3.5 New EPG Radiator Exhaust Shroud

Design, fabricate, and install a shroud that exhausts air through the radiator and out the louvered vent. Construction of the shroud shall be of 20 gauge galvanized mild steel, with a rust-resistant zinc coating. Install any supports as necessary.

2.3.6 New EPG Annunciator Panel

Provide and install a compatible, flush mount annunciator panel that will work with the EPG and ATS in the Observation area of the building. Patch and paint any damaged sheetrock areas. All installations shall follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations for each component.

2.3.7 New Electrical Cabling

Connect all electrical cabling from the Safety Disconnect switch, and communication signal wires to the EPG and annunciator panel.

2.3.8 New AST Requirements

a. Concrete encased, double wall, aboveground storage tank.

b. 250 gallon

c. UL 142 and UL 2085 listed.

d. NFPA 30 conformance.

e. Dimensions: Must fit in the location of the existing AST, on the existing concrete pad.

Note: Convault 250 fully meets these requirements.

Install the appropriate level indicator, atmospheric vent, leak detector tube, overfill containment, and emergency vent to the supplied connection threaded fittings on the top of the tank. Ensure that HAZMAT signage, placards, and identification on the AST are visible. Fill the new 250 gallon tank with Low Sulfur Diesel 2 Fuel (D-2). The Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils (ASTM D975) establishes a minimum cetane requirement of 40. Ensure that these two requirements are met.

2.4 Submittals

a. EPG/ATS make, model, specifications, certifications/approvals, detailed drawings, technical literature, etc. (prior to ordering)

b. AST make, model, specifications, certifications/approvals, detailed drawings, technical literature, etc. (prior to ordering)

c. Manufacturer’s qualifications. (prior to ordering)

d. Manufacturer’s warranty.

e. Domestic Certifications: Material certifications, Made in U.S.A., Buy American Act or Buy America when required. (prior to ordering)

f. Shop Drawings: Provide an installation drawing showing location/layout. (record drawing after accepted installation)

g. Field Commissioning test reports.

h. Operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, including list of authorized local service, maintenance, and service entities.

i. Contractor’s 1-year warranty for installation.

j. As-built record drawings of installed conditions in both hard and electronic copies.

2.5 Quality Assurance

a. Manufacturer: Company operating in the United States having U.S. manufacturing facility/facilities specializing in manufacturing EPG’s and AST’s meeting all requirements specified herein and with at least 5 years’ experience.

b. EPG Installation Contractor: The Contractor shall be fully conversant and capable in the installation of electrical power equipment, with demonstrated successful experience installing similar projects with at least 5 years’ experience. The electrician shall be a licensed journeyman.

2.6 Delivery, Storage and Handling

a. Delivery: Deliver materials/products to site in an undamaged condition and per contract requirements.

b. Storage: Store materials/products to provide protection from damage.

c. No forklift is available on-site.

2.7 Final Cleanup

Remove waste materials, debris and equipment components from the work site. Dispose of everything in a legally and acceptable manner, in accordance with local Environmental Protection Agency laws and/or guidelines.

3.0 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

Contractor employees visiting government facilities and/or working on-site at government facilities.

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level 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.

4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

4.1 SECURITY

Contractor access to classified information is not required under this SOW. The Contractor and/or workers will need to sign in as “visitors” on the Sign-In sheet for every work day that they are there, and obtain a “Visitors Pass” to be worn at all times while at the facility. The “Visitors Pass” is to be returned to the DCO Official-in-Charge (OIC), or any DCO employee on duty, at the end of each work day.

4.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance will be one year from contract award.

4.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance is at the DCO Lihue, located at 3260 Kailani Street, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766-9702. All work will be accomplished at the government’s office/site.

4.4 HOURS OF OPERATION

Work hours shall be between the hours of 7:00am to 4:00pm HST, Monday thru Friday. The contractor agrees to observe all Federal Holidays, and any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation, unless otherwise determined and agreed upon by the station OIC and Contractor.

4.5 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

The Contractor shall attend a Post Award Conference with the Contracting Officer and NWS employees involved with this project. The purpose of the Post Award Conference is to discuss the technical and contracting objectives of this contract and review the Contractor’s draft project plan. Questions and concerns can be addressed by all parties involved. The Post Award Conference will be held via teleconference. A Post Award Conference will be held within 30 business days after the award. Date and time will be determined by the TPOC and Contractor

4.6 CONTRACTOR SCHEDULE

Contractor shall provide a project schedule 30 days after the award.

4.7 PROGRESS REPORT/MEETINGS

The Contractor shall provide a progress report, twice a week, to the Contracting Officer and NWS employees via email. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the Contracting Officer informed about their progress throughout the performance period of this contract, and to ensure Contractor activities are aligned with NOAA objectives.

4.8 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).

5.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

6.0 TEST & INSPECTION

a. The contractor shall provide start-up and testing of newly installed EPG. When complete, all features of the system, including its sequence of operation, shall be demonstrated to the designated NWS personnel. In the event the system does not operate properly, the test shall be terminated. Corrections shall be made and the testing procedure shall be repeated until it is acceptable to the designated NWS personal.

b. Inspection of work is to be performed by the designated NWS personnel. Any corrective action required as a result of the inspection shall be accomplished prior to final invoice submission. However, the Contracting Officer may at any time request correction or improvement.

c. The contractor may be notified of deficiencies in performance orally or in writing. Oral deficiency notifications will be confirmed in writing via email. Prompt corrective action shall be taken by the contractor upon notice of deficiency.

7.0 TRAINING

a. The contractor shall schedule and present a minimum of one hour of documented formalized instruction for the facility staff detailing the proper operation of the installed system.

b. The instruction shall be presented by a person trained by the manufacturer in the operation and maintenance of the equipment, and is thoroughly familiar with the installation.

c. The instruction shall cover the schedule of maintenance and any additional maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

d. Provide a list of local vendors certified to provide maintenance services for the newly installed system.

e. Provide O&M manuals and training to onsite staff on operational procedures, as well as Emergency Operating Instructions on wall for emergencies.

8.0 FINAL INSPECTION

Demonstration shall be made in the presence of the designated NWS personnel that the installation complies with contract requirements. Provide a Commissioning Report that verifies that all newly installed elements have been installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and that all existing work is working properly.

9.0 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 CO or TPOC prior to proceeding to the next deliverable or event in this SOW.

Deliverable Distribution Timetable

N/A

(VII) Purchase and nonpersonal services to replace generator, transfer switch, and annunciator panel for the DCO Lihue, 3260 Kailani Street, Lihue, HI 96766-9702 and are due within a year after award or sooner for purchase, delivery and installation.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition— (1)Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2)Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or (3)Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)

(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)

(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier.(Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

RFQ FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

Vendors 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.

YOUR SITE VISIT POINT OF CONTACT IS THE FOLLOWING:

Site Point of Contact:

Gregory Hall, Official-in-Charge NOAA National Weather Service DCO Lihue 3260 Kailani Street Lihue, HI 96766-9702 gregory.hall @noaa.gov 808-245-2420

And

Brian Ellis, Electronics Technician – on site NOAA National Weather Service DCO Lihue 3260 Kailani Street Lihue, HI 96766-9702 brian.ellis@noaa.gov 808-977-3166

BEFORE COMING TO THE SITE YOU WILL NEED TO GET AN APPROVAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VIA EMAIL OR PHONE AND A TIME AND DATE SET UP FOR THE SITE VISIT.

NOTE: NOT ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTABLE CAUSE TO JUSTIFY A LATER REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS.

FACE COVERINGS

NOAA is committed to taking appropriate safety precautions to support the health and well-being of our employees and affiliates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to assess all measures necessary to mitigate risks to the spread of the disease consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends the use of face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. NOAA personnel are strongly encouraged to follow CDC and State guidelines on the use of face coverings.

All individuals inside NOAA occupied workplaces are required to wear face coverings until further notice and are encouraged to maintain social distancing guidelines. Face coverings should cover the nose and mouth, but do not need to be medical-grade masks. Face coverings can be cloth masks, scarves, and bandanas. Managers are responsible for determining social distancing practices in their individual offices.

Thank you for following this simple step. We appreciate your efforts to keep our workplaces and communities safe.

IF GOING TO A GOVERNMENT SITE

In accordance with recent Federal COVID-19 protocols, effective 08/26/2021 and going forward, all on-site contractor employees will be required to complete the non-Federal Employee and Visitor Certification Form attached and carry a copy with them when reporting to any Department of Commerce (DOC) worksite. Additionally, those who do not certify they are fully vaccinated, or who decline to provide vaccination status, must obtain a negative COVID-19 test in order to access a DOC operating location or facility, per attached Senior Procurement Executive Message. Contractors are required to attest to their CO/COR or TPOC, in writing, that all on-site contractor employees are following this guidance.

If this does not apply to your current worksite situation please disregard. If at any point any contractor employees come on site during the course of this contract, this guidance will apply. Please do not provide a copy of the attested form to the Government, but if on the site, please carry a copy of this or the negative test upon request from a Government person on the site. The form, OMB Control No. 3206-0277 is located at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/NEW_Vaccination_Certification_Form_NDHs_and_Visitors.pdf.

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.

Quotes shall be fully executed and returned using the quoting section of this solicitation, or the use of the Synopsis fill in the blanks is acceptable and any acknowledgements of solicitation amendments on the SF 30 or SF 18 or provided within the text of the posting. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are acceptable (preferred) and can be sent to Suzanne Garrett, email suzanne.garrett@noaa.gov.

At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information:

d) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID

CAR 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING (EMAIL) TO SUZANNE.GARRETT@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. MDT/MST, June 10, 2022. 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.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (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. This is a lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) requirement evaluation of all associated quoted costs.

1. Price - Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable.

2. Past Performance - Quotes shall include at least two CURRENT RELEVANT REFERENCES to the Offeror’s performance to provide the service being solicited.

References must include the company name and contact person’s name, phone number and email. 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 contractor performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services. This will be a PASS/FAIL

3. Provide a copy of your insurance. Do not purchase for this site specific unless you are awarded the contract.

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 receipt, unless written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(X) THE OFFEROR MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT

FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2020) 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. 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 concern—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned 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.

(2) Service-disabled veteran 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).

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, 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 with13 CFR 124.1002, 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 $750,000 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 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 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.

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.

(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.] 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 will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □is, □is not a small business concern.

(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) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business 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 as part of its offer that it

□ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) 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 CFR124.1002.

(5) 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.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture.