NCNS4000-16-00774_Fume_Hood_SOW.doc

Statement of Work Fume Hood/ Safety Cabinet Annual Recertification The Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML), 331 Fort Johnson Rd and CCEHBR Laboratory, 219 Fort Johnson Rd. Charleston SC 29412 has requirements for the Annual recertification of eight different types of Fume Hood/Safety Cabinets for a total of one hundred and fifty two (152) Fume Hoods/Safety Cabinets.

Requirements

1. The contractor shall be competent, experienced, trained, and knowledgeable in the inspection and recertification of eight different types of Fume Hood/Safety Cabinets utilizing the ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 requirements.

2. The contractor shall perform the required inspection and recertification with factory trained, skilled, professional technicians, which are familiar with the required inspection and recertification procedures.

3. Contractor will provide the equipment and personnel and perform inspections and recertifications on an annual basis - but before expiration of current certifications.

IT Security Requirements

The Assessment and Authentication (A&A) requirements of Clause 48 CFR 1352.239-72 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. The contractor will not be provided access to system components.

Period of Performance

Period of performance will be for one (1) base year, and four (4) option years as follows:

July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Base Year July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 First Option Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Second Option Year July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Third Option Year

July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Fourth Option Year Scope of Work and Objective The objective of this service is to provide technical services to perform the testing and recertification according to ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 requirements on the 152 hoods/safety cabinets listed below.

Deliverables:

All testing and certifications will be performed in accordance with the following standards:

a) Chemical Fume Hoods: ANSI/AIHA Z9.5

b) Biological Safety Cabinets: NSF Standard 49-2002e, Annex F

c) Laminar Flow Clean Benches: IEST-RP-CC-002.2

d) Animal Isolator Racks: Manufacturer’s Specs

e) Glove Box Cabinets: CAG-003-2006

Type/Qty/Location of Hoods HML CCEHBR

•Chemical Fume Hoods 50 30

•Biological Safety Cabinets 09 08

•Laminar- Clean Benches 10 08

•Glove Box Cabinets 03 0

•Chemical Fume Hood with HEPA Filters 08 05

•BSC with Exhaust HEPA Filter (Bag in Bag Out –Roof) 08 04

•Chemical Fume Hood 6’ 01 02

•Low Flow Chemical Fume Hoods 05 0

•MO-HEP specialized Animal HEPA Housing unit 0 01

Totals 94 58 Guarantee of Work

Contractor shall guarantee all work and agree to remedy, at its own expense, any defects caused by poor workmanship or materials.

Qualifications All work performed under this contract shall be performed by a licensed contractor who is able to do business in the State of South Carolina. The Contractor shall guarantee all work and agree to remedy at its own expense any defects caused by poor workmanship or materials used in the performance of this contract. Work must be completed observing all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility EMS and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

Security/Safety/Environmental Considerations Work must be completed observing all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1966, all contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration in SAM website at http://www.SAM.gov Vendor must note on quote if they accept credit cards as a method of payment. Vendor needs to include their DUN and Bradstreet number with their bid proposal.

Conformance with Environmental Management Systems The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility environmental management system (EMS) applicable for your contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility EMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract. All contractor employees are required to:

1) Register at front desk and receive a temporary pass for one day (if needed a door pass card will be provided)

2) The front desk personnel will have you read a brief statement concerning the EMS, the Facility Engineer or designated maintenance staff member will convey to the contractor any other items that need to be done to protect HML and the environment issues we have.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS

Contractor Qualifications: In determining the responsibility of a contractor, the following criteria will be considered. Contractors may be asked to produce evidence so their responsibility can be determined.

1. Proof of and assurance that the contractor can provide the service promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference.

2. The character, integrity, reliability, reputation judgment, experience, and efficiency of the contractor.

3. The quality of performance of previous contracts and services.

4. An adequate supply of equipment in good condition and adequate manpower to perform the service.

5. The contractor must have at the time of proposal any and all applicable licenses as required under the laws of South Carolina, the federal government, and local ordinances for the performance of work under this agreement.

6. Adequate capital and credit rating sufficient to complete all operations under this agreement.

SITE VISIT

All vendors interested in submitting a quote are encouraged to attend a site visit. The site visit times and date will be promulgated by the Contracting Officer of Record. During the site visit, prospective vendors will have the opportunity to review engineering drawings and inspect locations around the facility where material laydown areas can be set up and where crane will needed to be set up to raise and lower the material to the roof The COR/ Facility Manager and Chief Engineer will be available to answer questions and provide handouts on existing systems during the site visit.

Please contact Rick Meitzler, Facility Safety Officer 843-762-8842, e-mail Rick.Meitzler@Noaa.gov with any service questions.

Martin Burnett, Contracting Officers Representative (COR) & Facility Manager (843)762-8808, Email Martin.Burnett@Noaa.gov