22-00135 amendment 0001 janitor Albuquerque NWS WFO Cont Opport .docx

AMENDMENT 0001 3/30/2022

QUESTION: Is there an incumbent and if so who and how much was the pricing per month?

ANSWER: There is an incumbent and I can give you a 5 year aggregate, but am not allowed to provide a monthly amount. The current incumbent is Most Definitely LLC in the 5 year total aggregate amount of $79,800.00.

Reminder that FAR 52.222-55 may be affected at this location and other locations under the Service Contract Labor Standards Statute (SCLS) due to the new Executive Orders.

“Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.” This is found on the Department of Labor (DOL) website.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Nonpersonal Services for Janitorial Services in Albuquerque Weather Forecast Office (WFO), National Weather Service (NWS) Office, 2341 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5633

(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

NWWP93652200135SRG.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-02 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2021-06) (SEPT 2021) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-05) (APR 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-05)(SEPT 2017).

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561720. The small business size standard is $30 million.

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

CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR:

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Forecast Office (WFO) WFO Albuquerque, National Weather Service(NWS) Office, 2341 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5633, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

FIRM FIXED PRICE

8/1/2022 THROUGH 7/31/2022

CLIN 1001 OPTION YEAR 1:

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Forecast Office (WFO) WFO Albuquerque, National Weather Service(NWS) Office, 2341 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5633, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

FIRM FIXED PRICE

8/1/2023 THROUGH 7/31/2024

CLIN 2001 OPTION YEAR 2:

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Forecast Office (WFO) WFO Albuquerque, National Weather Service(NWS) Office, 2341 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5633, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

FIRM FIXED PRICE

8/1/2024 THROUGH 7/31/2025

CLIN 3001 OPTION YEAR 3:

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Forecast Office (WFO) WFO Albuquerque, National Weather Service(NWS) Office, 2341 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5633, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

FIRM FIXED PRICE

8/1/2025 THROUGH 7/31/2026

CLIN 4001 OPTION YEAR 4:

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Forecast Office (WFO) WFO Albuquerque, National Weather Service(NWS) Office, 2341 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5633, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

FIRM FIXED PRICE

8/1/2026 THROUGH 7/31/2027

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows – Statements of Need:

SCOPE

STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS)

WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE WFO ALBUQUERQUE

JANITORIAL NONPERSONAL SERVICES

1. The contractor shall be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for cleaning as specified herein at the following location:

The area covered by this contract consists of approximately 5249 square feet.

The NWS Office is a 24-hour 7 day a week operation.

2. Primary Responsibility Primary responsibility for representing the Contracting Officer and inspection of the contract work will be assigned to:

Scott Overpeck, Acting Meteorologist in Charge (MIC), 505-244-9150

* The official is referred to throughout the Specifications as the “MIC”.

The MIC is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms and conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the MIC. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The MIC may designate an assistant MIC(s) to act for him by naming such assistant(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount or the price of the contract may be reduced to reflect the reduced value of services performed. If the defects in services are not corrected by re-performance, the Government may require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements.

3. Equipment, Materials, and Supplies All equipment, materials, and supplies (MSDS for chemicals) shall be furnished by the Contractor and properly stored in the areas designated by the MIC including paper towels, toilet paper, paper toilet seat covers and dispenser, hand soap, waste basket and trash can liners, cleaning supplies, and cleaning equipment. All products used are to be environmentally friendly and a list and Material Safety Data Sheets of these products will be supplied to the MIC for approval. The products are to be non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable sources (not petroleum) to promote a healthy and green cleaning environment. Services performed under this contract shall be performed during hours approved by the MIC. NOTE: All paper products shall be made of recovered materials as per EPA guidelines at the following website: www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/tissue.htm.

4. Security Background Investigations Personnel security investigations are required for all contractors entering the site per CAR clause 1352.237-71 Security Processing Requirements – Low Risk (Apr 2010). A full copy of the clause is provided.

5. Conduct of Work Services under this contract must be performed in such a way that there will be no interruption to, interference with, the normal operation of Government business on the premises.

The contractor shall be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for cleaning as specified. All equipment, materials and supplies (MSDS for chemicals) shall be furnished by the contractor including paper towels, bathroom tissue, facial tissue, hand soap, hand sanitizer, deodorizer/sprays, cleaning supplies, and cleaning equipment. Bathroom tissue brands will meet EPA recommendations for recovered fiber content. Healthy and environmentally friendly product that are non-toxic, biodegradable and made from renewable sources (not petroleum) shall be used to promote a healthy and green cleaning environment. Inspection and acceptance of work will be done by the MIC or his designated representative.

JANITORIAL AND GROUNDS KEEPING SECURITY BACKGROUND REQUIREMENT EMAIL NOTIFICATION All contractors are required to have employees vetted and through the eQUIP security process per CAR 1352.237-71 Security Processing Requirements - Low Risk Contracts within 30 days of contract award to start performance. If the winning Contractor is unable to complete this requirement within the 30 day period, they are required to notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing so a modification can be processed to change the Period of Performance to reflect the new start date.

Security Background Investigations Personnel security investigations are required for all contractors entering the site per CAR clause 1352.237-71 Security Processing Requirements – Low Risk (APR 2010) applies to this acquisition.

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.

The Contractor must ensure employees are physically able to accomplish the work specified herein. All such employees working on Government premises are subject to all applicable Federal rules and regulations with regard to entering and leaving the building(s).

The Contractor must take precautions necessary for the protection against injury of all persons engaged at the site. Applicable Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Standards will be taken into consideration in the performance of this contract. The Contractor will take all reasonable precautions to prevent the escape of fire and to suppress the same.

Services under this contract must be performed in such a way that there will be minimal interruption to, or interference with, the normal operation of Government business on the premises. The Contractor should bring any noted defect, disease or insect infestation of the grounds to the attention of the MIC or designate.

The Contractor should bring any noted defect, disease or insect infestation of the grounds to the attention of the MIC or designate and services under this contract must be performed in such a way that there will be no interruption to, interference with, the normal operation of Government business on the premises.

6. Square Footage/Site Conditions The contractor shall be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for cleaning as specified. All equipment, materials and supplies (MSDS for chemicals) shall be furnished by the contractor including paper towels, toilet paper, paper toilet seat covers and dispenser, hand soap, waste basket and trash can liners, cleaning supplies, and cleaning equipment. Healthy and environmentally friendly product that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable sources (not petroleum) shall be used to promote a healthy and green cleaning environment. Services performed under this contract shall be performed during hours approved by the MIC or designated representative. Inspection and acceptance of work will be done by the MIC or his designated representative.

a. The area covered by this contract consists of approximately 5249 square feet. All rooms in the Weather Service Office main building will be cleaned as per the scope of work (SOW) except for the Communication Room and the Electrical Room (312 sq. ft). A listing of the flooring type and size of the various rooms to be cleaned as per the SOW are:

- 145 sq. ft. of utility carpet with tile trim in the Front Entry Vestibule and Service Entry Vestibule. Glass windows and doors in both entry ways to be cleaned as per SOW.

- 1389 sq. ft. of carpeted area including the Reception/Waiting area, WCM Office, MIC Office, Conference Room, Training Room 1, Training Room 2 and Main and Side Corridors.

- 2220 sq. ft. of computer tile flooring including the Primary Operations Area and 5 adjoining Cubicles, and the Equipment Room.

- 192 sq. ft. of linoleum tile flooring including the Men’s Bathroom, Women’s Bathroom and Ready Room/Kitchen.

- 720 sq. ft. of linoleum tile flooring in the Electronic Technician work and office area.

- 270 sq. ft. of bare concrete in the inside Storage Room.

- 308 sq. ft. area outside the three entryways.

7. Cleaning Schedule and Requirements Daily Six Days – Cleaning will take place between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm except on the designated day off of Sunday or Saturday.

8. Requirements

a. Daily (six days per week except on Sunday, the designated day-off)

i. Empty and damp wipe all waste baskets. If plastic bags are inserted in trash cans, damp wiping will be unnecessary.

ii. Remove all trash and dispose of in proper containers.

iii. Vacuum all carpeting.

iv. Clean and disinfect fixtures, handicap rails, and floors in restrooms, including sinks and walls around sinks, countertops, mirrors, toilets, urinals, and walls around urinals.

v. Clean and disinfect fixtures, sinks, walls around the sink, countertop, and table in the break room/kitchen.

vi. Check paper towels, toilet tissue and paper toilet seat covers supply in break room and restrooms and refill if necessary. Refill soap dispensers. Provide extra paper towels and toilet tissue in janitorial closet in the event dispensers run empty.

vii. Dust mop all tile (linoleum) floors, concrete and computer floors. (Note!! Never use a wet mop or allow standing liquids on computer floor)

viii. Sweep outside entryway and remove any windblown debris and dirt from the three entrances with vestibules.

ix. Deodorize spray restrooms.

x. Wipe/disinfect all door handles.

xi. Clean and sanitize the drinking fountain.

b. Weekly (once every week)

1. Dust all flat surfaces which include tabletops, chairs, file cabinets, (Cubicle rails and shelf surfaces), windowsills and, window ledges in the vestibules, etc.

2. Wet mop all tile, linoleum, and concrete floors**

3. Wipe/disinfect restroom walls and areas around door handles.

4. Wash entrance windows (vestibule windows and doors) inside and out.

5. Dust or vacuum between/under cabinets and furniture that don’t require moving of them.

6. Damp mop chair mats.

7. Clean Microwave oven.

c. Bi-Weekly (Once every two weeks)

8. Buff all tile floors. (linoleum)

d. Monthly (once every month)

9. Spot clean doors, walls and painted surfaces.

10. Dust high ledges, cabinet tops, ventilators, light fixtures and other high areas. Clean bugs/dust from overhead light fixture covers.

11. Wax tile (linoleum) floor in the ET office and break room/kitchen.

12. Buff tile floors in restrooms.

13. Vacuum air conditioning/heating vents.

e. Quarterly (Once every 3 months during December, March, June and September)

14. Wash all windows inside and out***

15. Vacuum draperies and/or dust blinds.

16. Strip old wax, re-wax and buff all resilient tile (linoleum) floors in the ET office and break room/kitchen.

17. Wipe down tile wall surfaces in restrooms.

f. Semi-Annually (March and September)

18. Shampoo all carpeting (confer with MIC or designated official).

g. Annually (Once yearly at request of MIC)

h. Special Instructions

19. **All sweeping of resilient floor covering shall be done by the dustless pickup method using either the laundered or the disposable type of treated cloths as appropriate. All dusting shall be done by the damp or treated cloth method.

20. All rules concerning safety, smoking and the security of the building shall be observed. NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE ARE ALLOWED TO ASSIST THE CONTRACTOR.

21. The contractor shall remove all waste from the premises, and plastic bags used for disposal of wastepaper and put them in trash dumpster provided.

22. COMPUTER FLOOR - USE ONLY DAMP MOP, DAMP MOP WITH MILD DETERGENT WHEN NECESSARY.

- Never wax, buff, polish or rinse with water containing wax. The floor surface is designed to cause a “flake-off” and any build up of foreign substance can affect the static decay rate of the floor surface.

- Never use strong abrasives, scrapers, steel wool or power scrubbers to clean the floor.

- Never use excessive amounts of liquid or flood the surface with water.

Observance of Legal Holidays and Site Closure Information

The Contractor hereby agrees to observe the following Federal holidays, plus any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, by Executive Order, or by Presidential proclamation:

Independence Day

Invoicing

The contractor shall invoice on a monthly basis in arrears for the service provided.

When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; when any holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. All personnel assigned to this contract shall limit their observation of holidays to those set forth above.

In each instance, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform requirements of any critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the Contracting Officer or the MIC. In the event of a site dismissal or closure due to weather, emergency or other circumstances, the contractor is instructed to contact the MIC or Alternate MIC for guidance.

(VII) Period of Performance for the location of National Weather Service Office, 2341 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5633.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: 8/1/2022 through 7/31/2022 Option Year 1: 8/1/2023 through 7/31/2023 Option Year 2: 8/1/2024 through 7/31/2024 Option Year 3: 8/1/2025 through 7/31/2025 Option Year 4: 8/1/2026 through 7/31/2026

(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.

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 spaces provided within this 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 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:

"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".

CAR 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Suzanne.Garrett@NOAA.GOV. The point of contact will be updated in the posting to include my backup contact information within the Contract Opportunities posting. Questions are to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. MST, April 8, 2022. Any responses to questions will be made in writing (preferred via email), 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.

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 POINTS OF CONTACT ARE THE FOLLOWING:

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (ASA)

TRACY FIELDER

PHONE: 505-243-0702

EMAIL: TRACY.FIELDER@NOAA.GOV

ACTING METEOROLOGIST IN CHARGE (MIC)

SCOTT OVERPECK

PHONE: 505-244-9150

EMAIL: SCOTT.OVERPECK@NOAA.GOV

ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS ANALYST

PAT CHANDO

PHONE: 505-244-9146

EMAIL: PAT.CHANDO@NOAA.GOV

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.

(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 is a PASS/FAIL

3. You company must be able to respond to “DOES NOT DOES NOT” questions in FAR 52.204-25 provided in this package.

4. 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…