J_2_Statement_of_Work_NOS_NCCOS_Oxford_BSL2_Final_v11.pdf

Statement of Work Contract Title: NOS NCCOS COOP Oxford Lab BSL-2 Project Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed Place of Performance: 904 S. Morris Street, Oxford, MD 21654

1. Background

The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), under NOAA's National Ocean Service, conducts research at the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory, including oyster disease investigation and pathogen forecasting. This work requires Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory space.

NCCOS currently performs this work in a temporary trailer at 904 S. Morris Street, Oxford, Maryland. The trailer is inadequate for mission requirements. NOAA requires relocation of laboratory operations and equipment into a permanent space within an existing building at the same site.

The award is structured as a base scope with 4 options:

1.1.Base - New BSL-2 Laboratory (CLIN 0001): Renovate an existing conference room (approximately 640 square feet) into a functioning BSL-2 laboratory, relocate existing laboratory equipment from the trailer to the new lab, and decommission the trailer.

1.2.Option - New Conference Room (CLIN 0002): Convert a portion of the existing library (approximately 620 square feet) into a replacement new conference room.

1.3.Option - New Equipment Vestibule (CLIN 0003): Construct an enclosed vestibule (approximately 160 square feet) adjacent to the new BSL-2 lab to house Owner freezers and refrigeration equipment, including a -80°C Thermo Freezer.

1.4.Option – Laboratory Fume Hood and DI Water Systems (CLIN 0004): Furnish and install one (1) laboratory fume hood and one (1) deionized water system in the new BSL-2 laboratory

The Contractor shall deliver a complete, operational BSL-2 laboratory under the base scope. Option scopes shall be delivered if exercised by the Government.

2. Scope of Work

This award covers construction at one site under one period of performance, organized as a base scope (CLIN 0001) and option scopes (CLIN 0002, CLIN 0003, and CLIN 0004).

The Contractor shall coordinate trades and logistics to minimize disruption to NOAA operations. Cost breakdown by CLIN and by trade shall be reflected in the Schedule of Values.

The scope of services includes all supervision, licensed design, engineering, labor, materials, permits, documentation, fabrication, and installation requirements shown or implied by this SOW and its attachments. Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, concrete, architectural, structural, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and fire protection systems.

Attachments (see References) are reference material only and reflect the Government's design intent. The Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions and developing the Government's reference documents into permit-ready construction documents.

Before acceptance of each CLIN, the Contractor shall conduct a 1–2 hour walkthrough with Owner laboratory and facilities staff covering room layout, operation of doors, HVAC controls, emergency equipment (eyewash, sink, safety shower if applicable), and locations of panels and shutoffs. The Contractor shall provide an electronic closeout package including final layout drawings, as-built drawings (PDF), manuals and warranty information, test reports (eyewash, HVAC/airflow, hood/enclosure checks, electrical inspections), and a final cost breakdown by trade in Excel. The Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and Contractor-supplied materials, starting upon NOAA's written acceptance.

2.1.CLIN 0001 — New BSL-2 Laboratory, Equipment Relocation, and Trailer

Decommissioning (Base) The new laboratory shall be suitable for BSL-2 activities using the HHS/ASPR BSL-2 guidance as a reference, and shall comply with applicable codes and NOAA facility and biosafety policies.

2.1.1. Demolition

● Remove all existing interior ceilings and floors within the conference room space (which becomes the new lab).

● Remove mechanical system registers, grilles, and diffusers along with flex or lateral ductwork; cap penetrations at the duct main.

● Remove all existing electrical back to the closest junction box and mark for reuse.

● Saw-cut existing floor in the conference room and adjacent corridor; tie in new sanitary drain to the existing system.

● Leave the existing fire alarm system in place and provide temporary coverage during reconstruction. Provide new fire alarm devices and tie into the existing system.

● Remove and dispose of any items left within the existing space, including the 240 square feet of raised floor.

● Remove the portion of the concrete slab at grade necessary to install the new sanitary drain for two (2) new sinks.

● The existing structure shall remain in place and be reused.

2.1.2. Site Civil

● Provide minor excavation from the existing 12 kW propane emergency generator (behind the existing BSL-2 modular building) to the new laboratory space for installation of a feeder and subpanel in support of emergency power. Compact existing substrate and provide structural fill as necessary.

● Excavate approximately 160 square feet in support of the adjacent Equipment Vestibule structural slab (see CLIN 0003).

2.1.3. Structural

● Provide any structural supports required to install the new drop ceiling system.

● Provide any structural supports required to properly support the new interior wall systems.

● Provide any structural supports required to properly support modifications to the existing MEP system, inclusive of the MEP required by Government-owned equipment. Refer to Attachment 2.

2.1.4. Interior Renovation

● All new interior ceilings, walls, floors, and finishes.

● New interior walls are built in front of the existing terra cotta walls, insulated with recycled cotton fiber insulation for temperature control and sound deadening. Existing walls are approximately 8'-0" high;

existing structure is approximately 12'-0" high.

● Repairs to existing walls prior to installation of new walls (infill of penetrations as required by the new design). Provide a continuous water, vapor, and insulation barrier.

● Furred-out perimeter wall system with insulation. Wall thickness determined by MEP drop requirements behind the wall system (cavity space between the new wall and the existing metal panel wall).

● New interior doors, frames, and hardware.

● Provide box-outs for existing door and window frames. Existing exterior doors and windows shall remain.

● Provide one (1) new interior aluminum-framed glass and glazed wall system with an integral aluminum-framed door system for the Molecular Biology Suite. The wall system shall be installed on top of a 4'-0" high knee wall and extend to the full ceiling height (approximately 4'-0" of glass above the knee wall), with glass panels approximately 3'-0" to 4'-0" wide. The wall system shall be attached to the knee wall and to the structure above the drop ceiling. Door hardware shall include butt hinges, door closer, handle sweep, stops, silencers, and threshold, finished to match the aluminum frame. Final details subject to shop drawing review and approval.

● Provide one (1) new interior aluminum-framed glass and glazed wall system for the Microbiological Suite, matching the Molecular Biology Suite wall system in construction and glass module, but without an integral door and frame.

2.1.5. Roofing

● Provide the roof penetration and modifications necessary to support the installation of exhaust fan in support of the Autoclave canopy hood (see Mechanical). Create and seal penetrations necessary for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical connections. Maintain existing fascia and gutters in place during installation.

2.1.6. Mechanical

● Provide an exhaust fan and canopy hood in support of the Autoclave.

● Perform hazard assessment and heating/cooling load calculations for the space to ensure equipment meets all relevant requirements. Determine if new HVAC equipment is required.

● New registers, grilles, and diffuser drops within a new drop ceiling, connected to the existing system where possible. Modifications shall provide comfort cooling within the laboratory environment and exhaust for laboratory equipment.

● Review Owner equipment catalog cuts (Attachment 2) to determine if additional registers, grilles, or diffusers are required to support Owner equipment. Any additional work identified through this review is included in the base scope and shall be reflected in the Contractor's price.

2.1.7. Electrical

● All new electrical systems are in support of the renovation. Review the capabilities of the existing distribution and provide any equipment necessary. Refer to Attachment 2.

● The existing panel PIC in Kitchen 132 (adjacent to the space being renovated) has sufficient capacity for the new work. Provide approximately eight (8) home runs in support of utility power and two

(2) home runs in support of lighting.

● Provide an exterior-grade 60-amp to 100-amp subpanel with at least 8–12 spaces to host six (6) 20-amp dedicated circuits for Owner Equipment within the new BSL-2 space and three (3) 20-amp dedicated circuits for Owner Equipment within the exterior Equipment Vestibule (if CLIN 0003 is exercised).

● Provide power and controls to two (2) 300 CFM exhaust fan in support of the Autoclave.

2.1.8. Plumbing

● Provide all new plumbing systems. Review the existing sanitary sewer distribution and provide modifications and new equipment as needed.

Government recommends tying into the closest stack within the corridor of the adjacent space.

2.1.9. Fire Protection

● Provide modifications to the existing fire alarm system. Review the existing system and provide any required devices for the renovated space.

2.1.10.Equipment Relocation

● Place equipment according to Owner-approved layout and connect to utilities.

● Verify the basic operation of each major item after installation.

● Arrange for certification or checks of any required hoods or ventilated enclosures after installation.

● Repair or replace any equipment damaged by the Contractor's activities.

The Government will provide an equipment inventory with approximate values prior to the move. The Contractor shall maintain adequate insurance coverage for equipment in its care, custody, and control during the move.

● Provide an Equipment Checklist showing what was moved, where it was placed, and the result of basic checks.

2.1.11.Trailer Lab Decommissioning

● Coordinate with NOAA's biosafety contact on decontamination requirements. The Government will provide the decontamination protocol. The Contractor shall perform surface-level decontamination (chemical wipe-down of bench tops, counters, and equipment exteriors) in accordance with that protocol. Fumigation or specialized biological decontamination, if required, will be performed by others.

● Remove items to be moved or disposed of; handle discards in accordance with laboratory safety and waste rules.

● Perform minor removal and patching as needed.

● Leave the trailer broom-clean, free of contractor debris and obvious hazards.

● Provide brief photo documentation and a one-page summary of what was done.

2.1.12.Exclusions (CLIN 0001)

● Furnishing laboratory equipment as shown on the NCCOS Equipment

List is not part of this work.

● Removal of existing FFE from the existing conference room prior to construction will be performed by Government personnel.

2.2.CLIN 0002 - New Conference Room (Option) Convert a portion of the existing library (approximately 620 square feet) into a replacement conference room. The Government will remove all existing furnishings and equipment from the planned conference space prior to the start of work.

The Contractor shall:

● Provide one (1) new interior aluminum-framed glass and glazed wall system with an integral aluminum-framed door system as the entry to the conference room. Glass wall shall be floor-to-ceiling in an aluminum frame, 8'-0" high, with glass panels approximately 3'-0" to 4'-0" wide. The wall system shall be attached to the floor and to the structure above the drop ceiling. Door hardware shall include butt hinges, door closer, handle sweep, stops, silencers, and threshold, finished to match the aluminum frame.

● Modify a portion of the existing drop ceiling and reinstall after installation of the new wall system.

● Perform new load calculations and ventilation analysis of new space occupancy to ensure existing equipment will meet requirements.

● Relocate existing mechanical registers, grilles, and diffusers away from the location of the new interior wall. Provide new supply air taps with flex as needed.

● Provide six (6) new electrical duplex outlets within the existing walls. Pull two

(2) new circuits from an existing resident house panel. Tape, spackle, and paint are included as part of the work unless the duplex outlets can be fished within the existing cavity wall space.

● Leave the existing fire alarm system in place and provide temporary coverage during reconstruction. Provide one (1) new fire alarm device within the new conference room and one (1) exit light at the front entrance.

● Provide four (4) new 2x2 LED lights within the space. Provide one (1) new backlit emergency exit sign.

● All new paint. Existing ceiling tile and floor finishes shall remain.

● The existing structure and existing walls (approximately 8'-0" high, existing structure approximately 12'-0" high) shall remain in place and be reused.

2.2.1. Exclusions (CLIN 0002)

● Removal of existing FFE from the library prior to construction will be performed by Government personnel.

2.3.CLIN 0003 - Equipment Vestibule (Option) Construct an enclosed vestibule (approximately 160 square feet) adjacent to the new BSL-2 lab to house Owner freezers and refrigeration equipment, including the -80°C Thermo Freezer.

The Contractor shall:

● Excavate approximately 160 square feet in support of the structural slab.

Provide a structural slab (approximately 160 square feet) constructed to support the dead load of the equipment listed in Attachment 2, including the -80°C Thermo Freezer. Compact existing substrate and provide structural fill as necessary.

● Provide footings, foundation walls, structural supports, and structural stud framing necessary to construct the 160 square foot enclosure.

● Provide a new substrate and asphalt roof system, inclusive of eaves, trim, and gutters, with all tie-ins between the new roof system and the existing masonry exterior wall, including all transitions, supports, flashings, and counterflashing. Provide required submittals and shop drawings for Government review and approval prior to starting work. Create and seal all penetrations necessary for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical connections. Maintain existing fascia and gutters in place during installation.

● If lab HVAC equipment has enough capacity to support vestibule, include appropriate supply and return air to the space. If not Provide ductless mini-split that meets the vestibule heating and cooling loads.

● Connect three (3) circuits from the new emergency power subpanel (installed under CLIN 0001) to support the eight (8) electrical devices installed in the vestibule that will be connected to Owner Equipment.

● Provide two (2) new 2x2 LED lights within the space.

● Provide new walls and floors within the vestibule, painted. Ceiling shall be exposed.

● Provide perimeter furred-out wall system with recycled cotton fiber insulation for temperature and sound control. Wall thickness determined by the requirements for installation of the structural wall support members.

● Provide one (1) new interior-grade door set and frame with hardware:

4'-0" x 7'-0" door with a 2'-0" x 7'-0" side leaf door, matching the configuration and hardware of the existing library exit door. Hardware shall include butt hinges, door closer, handle sweep, stops, silencers, threshold, and latch set.

● Provide one (1) new exterior-grade door set and frame with hardware:

4'-0" x 7'-0" door without side leaf, matching the configuration of the existing library exit door. Hardware shall include butt hinges, door closer, handle sweep, stops, silencers, threshold, and lockset.

2.4.CLIN 0004 — Laboratory Fume Hood and DI Water System (Option)

The Contractor shall furnish and install in the new BSL-2 laboratory:

● One (1) laboratory fume hood suitable for the laboratory work described, including dedicated exhaust ducted to roof, roof penetration, fan, and controls. Furnish Fisher American laboratory fume hood or equal with respect to layout, mechanical, and electrical configuration.

● One (1) deionized water system suitable for laboratory use, including connection to potable water feed and lab drain. Furnish ELGA de-ionized water or equal with respect to layout, mechanical, and electrical configuration.

3. Government-Furnished Information

The Government will provide:

3.1.Access to the existing trailer lab, designated permanent spaces, and the vestibule site.

3.2.Reference documents as listed in the Scope of Work section. The Contractor shall use them to inform its approach and shall identify any conflicts, gaps, or constructability concerns prior to commencing work.

3.3.An equipment inventory with approximate values prior to equipment relocation.

3.4.A decontamination protocol for the trailer lab.

3.5.Points of contact for lab operations, facilities, biosafety/EH&S, safety, the COR, and the Contracting Officer.

3.6.Applicable NOAA facility standards, biosafety procedures, and policies, including the HHS/ASPR BSL-2 requirements selected as a reference for this project.

4. Constraints

4.1.Funding: Offerors shall propose a firm-fixed price for each CLIN (base and options).

The Government will award the base CLIN at contract execution. Option CLINs may be exercised by the Government in accordance with the solicitation's options clause.

Any Government-directed changes in scope post-award will be addressed through the contract's Changes clause.

4.2.Location: All on-site work shall be performed at 904 S. Morris Street, Oxford, Maryland.

4.3.Environmental/NEPA: The project includes interior renovation and a small adjacent addition. NOAA environmental/NEPA staff will determine the appropriate level of environmental review; any required NEPA documentation will be addressed in parallel with design and prior to construction. The Contractor shall cooperate and provide technical information as requested.

5. Contractor Qualifications

The Contractor may use subcontractors, but remains responsible for all work. At a minimum, the Contractor shall:

5.1.Have recent completed experience within the past five (5) years in technical space renovations, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) work. BSL-2 or higher biosafety-level renovation experience is preferred but not required.

5.2.Be able to provide licensed design professionals and trade subcontractors as required by Maryland and local law.

5.3.Be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and maintain required licenses and insurance.

6. Performance and Acceptance The Government will determine acceptance based on whether:

● Design submittals are complete, coordinated, code-compliant, and suitable for BSL-2 laboratory activities using the HHS/ASPR BSL-2 guidance and NOAA policies as references.

● Construction work matches the approved design and applicable codes, with no unresolved deficiencies that affect safe lab use.

● Commissioning tests show that HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems perform as intended, and any deficiencies are corrected.

● The closeout package (as described in Section 1 of the Scope of Work) documents that key facility elements meet the BSL-2 requirements referenced in this SOW (HHS/ASPR BSL-2 guidance) and are ready for laboratory operations, and NOAA's designated biosafety and facilities representatives confirm the space is ready for BSL-2 activities.

● Equipment has been relocated, reconnected, and basic functional checks have been completed with the Owner laboratory staff.

● Any option CLINs exercised (new conference room, equipment vestibule, fume hood and DI water system) are complete per the approved design.

● Final acceptance will occur when all deliverables are submitted and accepted, the lab meets the BSL-2 requirements referenced in this SOW, equipment has been moved and functionally checked, and remaining punch-list items affecting safe and functional use are resolved.

7. Place of Performance

Primary: 904 S. Morris Street, Oxford, MD 21654 Design and planning activities may be performed at the Contractor's facility, but all construction, commissioning, and move activities shall be performed at the Government site.

8. References

● Attachment 1: Architectural Drawing (COL_AX01_G101_REV 4).

● Attachment 2: Government Equipment Matrix ( Mechanical and Electrical

Requirements).

● Biosafety Levels & Lab Safety Guidelines. (n.d.).

https://aspr.hhs.gov/S3/Pages/Biosafety-Level-Requirements.aspx https://aspr.hhs.gov/S3/Pages/Biosafety-Level-Requirements.aspx

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