22-01301 amendment 0005 Posting Purchase of Liquid Oxygen .docx

Waiting on responses to these questions AMENDMENT 0006 3/22/2022

QUESTION: Oxygen Cylinders …quoting OX 200 based on site visit pre RFQ. No cylinder size or quantity listed in solicitation. Can you confirm this?

ANSWER:

QUESTION: Bulk Oxygen - will deliver in SCF, standard cubic feet and invoice per CCF Annual usage based on site visit pre RFQ is 2,520,000 SCF or 25,200 CCF. I didn't see a volume listed in the solicitation. Can you confirm that 2,500 CCF is the correct amount?

ANSWER:

AMENDMENT 0005 3/17/2022

Quote due date is extended March 31, 2022

AMENDMENT 0004 3/17/2022

Quote due date is extended March 22, 2022

AMENDMENT 0003 3/12/2022

Award beginning date will tentatively be between 4/15/2022 to 5/1/2022 start date which equates to 8 months of providing this as a requirement for your Base Year shorten year estimate. All other periods of providing will be for 12 months.

AMENDMENT 0002 3/11/2022

“Quotes due” is extended to Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Award beginning date will tentatively be between 4/15/2022 to 5/1/2022 start date which equates to 8 months of providing this as a requirement for your Base Year shorten year estimate. All other periods of providing will be for 12 months.

AMENDMENT 0001 2/28/2022

ANSWER: The incumbent is Central Welding Supply Company for a base and 4 option years total aggregate is $37,010.00. However the tank size and usage is changing and the updated scope is part of this posting.

ANSWER: Yes. The below spaces are required to be filled in with your fixed rates per unit.

ANSWER: Yes. The vendor in their professional capacity/experience will need to read the scope and estimate the usage from the scope and quote accordingly for the “NOT TO EXCEED” (NTE) for Base Year and the Option Years.

PURCHASE AND PICKUP/DELIVERY LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPLY, HAZMAT FEE AND CYLINDER RENTAL FEE TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NWFSC BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY, 11421 BETHEL BURLEY ROAD SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98367.

a. ______CF per cylinder

b. ________# maximum cylinders to be provided (yearly)

c. Liquid Oxygen (LOX) $___________ per cylinder

d. Delivery $___________ per (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

e. Hazmat $___________ per delivery (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

f. Rental $___________ per cylinder per day (or per other unit _____________)

g. Additional fees; __Annual Administrative Fee $___0_____ (yearly or per other unit _____________)

FIRM FIXED RATE PER UNIT WITH NOT TO EXCEED FUNDED AMOUNT OF $____________ QUOTED BUT FUNDED TO GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE DUE TO MARKET IS RISING IN COST. UNUSED FUNDS DURING THE DELIVERY PERIOD WILL BE DEOBLIGATED AFTER FINAL INVOICING.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE AND PICKUP/DELIVERY LIQUID OXYGEN (LOX) SUPPLY, HAZMAT FEE AND CYLINDER RENTAL FEE AND TANK REPLACEMENT TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NWFSC BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY, 11421 BETHEL BURLEY ROAD SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98367.

(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

NFFP72302201301SRG.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2017).

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 325120. The size standard is 1000 employees.

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

CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR - Delivery Period: Date of award – 1/31/2023

BASE YEAR

PURCHASE AND PICKUP/DELIVERY LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPLY, HAZMAT FEE AND CYLINDER RENTAL FEE TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NWFSC BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY, 11421 BETHEL BURLEY ROAD SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98367.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF NEED.

a. ______CF per cylinder

b. ________# maximum cylinders to be provided (yearly)

c. Liquid Oxygen $___________ per cylinder

d. Delivery $___________ per (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

e. Hazmat $___________ per delivery (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

f. Rental $___________ per cylinder per day (or per other unit _____________)

g. Additional fees; __Annual Administrative Fee $________ (yearly or per other unit _____________)

FIRM FIXED RATE PER UNIT WITH NOT TO EXCEED FUNDED AMOUNT OF $____________ QUOTED BUT FUNDED TO GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE DUE TO MARKET IS RISING IN COST. UNUSED FUNDS DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE WILL BE DEOBLIGATED AFTER FINAL INVOICING FOR THE BASE.

CLIN 0002 BASE YEAR – TANK REPLACEMENT $____________

TANK REPLACEMENT:

REPLACE THE CURRENT TANK AND PROVIDE A VARIABLE SUPPLY OF LIQUID OXYGEN (LOX) REQUIRED BY CHANGING OPERATIONS AT THE BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY:

REPLACE THE CURRENT 500-GALLON LOX TANK WITH A NEW MINIMUM 1,500-GALLON TANK.

THIS IS TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OR SOONER AFTER THE AWARD DATE. PLEASE CONTACT DEBBIE FROST TO SET UP A TIME FOR DELIVERY AND SCHEDULING FOR THE TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

CLIN 1001 OPTION YEAR 1 - Delivery Period: 2/1/2023 through 1/31/2024

OPTION YEAR 1 PERIOD

PURCHASE AND PICKUP/DELIVERY LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPLY, HAZMAT FEE AND CYLINDER RENTAL FEE TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NWFSC BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY, 11421 BETHEL BURLEY ROAD SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98367.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF NEED.

a. ______CF per cylinder

b. ________# maximum cylinders to be provided (yearly)

c. Liquid Oxygen $___________ per cylinder

d. Delivery $___________ per (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

e. Hazmat $___________ per delivery (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

f. Rental $___________ per cylinder per day (or per other unit _____________)

g. Additional fees; __Annual Administrative Fee $________ (yearly or per other unit _____________)

FIRM FIXED RATE PER UNIT WITH NOT TO EXCEED FUNDED AMOUNT OF $____________ QUOTED BUT FUNDED TO GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE DUE TO MARKET IS RISING IN COST. UNUSED FUNDS DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE WILL BE DEOBLIGATED AFTER FINAL INVOICING FOR THE OPTION YEAR.

CLIN 2001 OPTION YEAR 2 - Delivery Period: 2/1/2024 through 1/31/2025

OPTION YEAR 2 PERIOD

PURCHASE AND PICKUP/DELIVERY LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPLY, HAZMAT FEE AND CYLINDER RENTAL FEE TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NWFSC BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY, 11421 BETHEL BURLEY ROAD SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98367.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF NEED.

a. ______CF per cylinder

b. ________# maximum cylinders to be provided (yearly)

c. Liquid Oxygen $___________ per cylinder

d. Delivery $___________ per (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

e. Hazmat $___________ per delivery (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

f. Rental $___________ per cylinder per day (or per other unit _____________)

g. Additional fees; __Annual Administrative Fee $________ (yearly or per other unit _____________)

FIRM FIXED RATE PER UNIT WITH NOT TO EXCEED FUNDED AMOUNT OF $____________ QUOTED BUT FUNDED TO GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE DUE TO MARKET IS RISING IN COST. UNUSED FUNDS DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE WILL BE DEOBLIGATED AFTER FINAL INVOICING FOR THE OPTION YEAR.

CLIN 3001 OPTION YEAR 3 - Delivery Period: 2/1/2025 through 1/31/2026

OPTION YEAR 3 PERIOD

PURCHASE AND PICKUP/DELIVERY LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPLY, HAZMAT FEE AND CYLINDER RENTAL FEE TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NWFSC BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY, 11421 BETHEL BURLEY ROAD SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98367.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF NEED.

a. ______CF per cylinder

b. ________# maximum cylinders to be provided (yearly)

c. Liquid Oxygen $___________ per cylinder

d. Delivery $___________ per (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

e. Hazmat $___________ per delivery (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

f. Rental $___________ per cylinder per day (or per other unit _____________)

g. Additional fees; __Annual Administrative Fee $________ (yearly or per other unit _____________)

FIRM FIXED RATE PER UNIT WITH NOT TO EXCEED FUNDED AMOUNT OF $____________ QUOTED BUT FUNDED TO GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE DUE TO MARKET IS RISING IN COST. UNUSED FUNDS DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE WILL BE DEOBLIGATED AFTER FINAL INVOICING FOR THE OPTION YEAR.

CLIN 4001 OPTION YEAR 3 - Delivery Period: 2/1/2026 through 1/31/2027

OPTION YEAR 4 PERIOD

PURCHASE AND PICKUP/DELIVERY LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPLY, HAZMAT FEE AND CYLINDER RENTAL FEE TO THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NWFSC BURLEY CREEK HATCHERY, 11421 BETHEL BURLEY ROAD SE, PORT ORCHARD, WA, 98367.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF NEED.

a. ______CF per cylinder

b. ________# maximum cylinders to be provided (yearly)

c. Liquid Oxygen $___________ per cylinder

d. Delivery $___________ per (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

e. Hazmat $___________ per delivery (check one delivery ______ or per ______canister)

f. Rental $___________ per cylinder per day (or per other unit _____________)

g. Additional fees; __Annual Administrative Fee $________ (yearly or per other unit _____________)

FIRM FIXED RATE PER UNIT WITH NOT TO EXCEED FUNDED AMOUNT OF $____________ QUOTED BUT FUNDED TO GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE DUE TO MARKET IS RISING IN COST. UNUSED FUNDS DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE WILL BE DEOBLIGATED AFTER FINAL INVOICING FOR THE OPTION YEAR.

ESTIMATED DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR BOTH THE BASE AND OPTION YEARS (AGGREGATE) $________________________

SCHEDULE (Indicate applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

VENDOR DUNS# ____________________.

CAGE CODE#_______________________.

PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR SELF-CERTIFICATION THAT THE PRODUCTS WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE TASKS OF THE SCOPE OF WORK WILL BE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL PER THE FAR CLAUSES LISTED _____ (INITIAL AND/OR ADD DOCUMENTATION.

THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD A LOWEST PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE FIRM-FIXED-PRICE BEST VALUE ORDER RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION DEMONSTRATING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF NEED (SON).

A QUOTE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED FROM YOUR COMPANY IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED AND ACTIVE IN THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.sam.gov/

QUOTE’S RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE NOT ACTIVE IN SAM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:

1) Organization: The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce (DOC) is a government agency charged with the mission of stewardship for living marine resources.

2) Background: The NWFSC has provided safety net rearing of Snake River Sockeye Salmon listed as Endangered under the United States Endangered Species Act since 1991. The Burley Creek Hatchery has been the freshwater rearing station for these ESA-listed salmon since 2001. These captively-reared fish are critical to the recovery of this salmon population in the wild. The Burley Creek Hatchery requires liquid oxygen to maintain fish health during culture and for production of ozone required for biosecurity protocols.

3) Objective: The objective of this SOW is to upgrade the requirement for storage and delivery of liquid oxygen. Liquid oxygen (LOX) is used for either emergency life support (during interruptions of water flow) or for oxygen supplementation. At present, there is a rented 500 gallon bulk LOX tank on site with an automatic telemetry station. The telemetry station notifies the vendor to schedule deliveries when the tank is depleted to a specific volume. The LOX is converted to oxygen gas which flows 24 hours per day/seven days per week at variable flow rates, depending upon demand. Disruption to the oxygen supply is not acceptable for these critically endangered fish. Oxygen usage will vary by season, and by the number of fish under culture. Typical usage to the fish has been around 3,200 CCF per year. The vendor must be able to accommodate varying delivery amounts and schedules. Typically, the months of June to November have required more oxygen, while November to June have required less.

In 2022, a new ozone system at Burley Creek Hatchery will be brought online, requiring a greater volume of LOX than the current tank can supply. Estimated future LOX usage could potentially be up to 29,000 CCF per year in some years, but this volume is not required to be met or it can exceed this amount.

This Statement of Need is to replace the current tank and provide a variable supply of LOX required by changing operations at the Burley Creek Hatchery:

a) Replace the current 500-gallon LOX tank with a new minimum 1,500-gallon tank.

b) Determine if existing concrete pad will accommodate the new tank. If it won’t, provide an estimate to increase pad dimensions. The current pad measures approximately 11’ by 14’ with a fenced enclosure.

c) Complete removal of old tank (coordinated with the current vendor if current vendor is not selected) and existing equipment on the concrete pad where the tank is located. This includes providing cranes, labor, and equipment needed to move both tanks. Return old tank and equipment to current vendor in good shape.

d) Installation of an appropriately-sized (minimum 1,500 gallons) new tank, replace existing aged NOAA equipment, valves, and gauges within the concrete pad area, and connect to facility piping at the edges of the concrete pad area, to be within current NFPA 55 standards.

e) Test newly installed equipment for leaks.

f) Provide and install an automated telemetry refill-ordering system, to be monitored daily.

g) Quote should list the costs of monthly tank rental, including any fees (please note this is Washington Sales Tax exempt).

h) Quote should state the cost per CCF, and fees, for tank refills of LOX as needed.

i) Submit for the Washington State Boiler Tank Permit and/or any other permits needed. Perform installations per all Federal, State, and Kitsap County requirements.

j) Include quotes for option years.

Tank replacement and filling of the new tank must be completed by 1 June 2022. The tank and connecting piping and gauge replacements must be coordinated so it is done within a reasonable amount of time (ideally within 2 days). Vendor must connect a supplemental oxygen supply to the facility to maintain an uninterrupted oxygen supply to any fish currently housed in the facility, and preparations must be made to minimize time fish are without oxygen during the connection swap.

There is no power supply at the oxygen tank pad, located outdoors in a secure fenced area. The telemetry must be self-powered, i.e. solar, etc. Vendor will provide a lock to secure the gate to the oxygen tank, and will provide NOAA Burley Creek Hatchery with a copy of the key.

Vendors must properly train their employees in all aspects of driving their trucks and operating the LOX filling station/equipment. Delivery truck drivers must be able to safely negotiate a ninety-degree turn from the single-lane access road through an 18-foot wide gate opening, avoiding an access-card reader post located approximately ten feet inside the gate (see photos). There is normally plenty of turn around space inside the gated area.

4) Deliverable: Approximately 29,000 CCF of liquid oxygen per year (may exceed or may not meet this amount in any given year) and the tank rental fee for each period of performance year. An automatic telemetry refill level notification device is required for continuity of LOX supply.

5) Location: Northwest Fisheries Science Center’s Burley Creek Hatchery located at 11421 Bethel-Burley Road, Port Orchard, WA 98367. (NOTE: Burley Creek Hatchery is part of the Manchester Research Station, but is physically at a different location.). A site visit is strongly encouraged before submitting a quote.

6) Period of Performance: Base period is date of award through 1/31/23. Vendor should also include quotes for four additional option years. Tank rental fee should be pro-rated for a partial month at the beginning of the contract, if needed.

(a) Date of award to 1/31/23 for base year

(b) 2/1/23 to 1/31/24 for option year 1

(c) 2/1/24 to 1/31/25for option year 2

(d) 2/1/25 to 1/31/26 for option year 3

(e) 2/1/26 to 1/31/27 for option year 4

7) Work Hours: As the facility is gated and secured when no personnel are present, the Vendor shall coordinate weekdays when personnel are present to perform work and/or deliver oxygen. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(VII) Liquid Oxygen will be delivered to National Marine Fisheries Services NWFSC Burley Creek Hatchery, 11421 Bethel Burley Road SE, Port Orchard, WA, 98367 and the tank replacement is at the same address and to be completed within 90 days or sooner after award.

Base Year: Date of award through 1/31/2023 Tank rental fee should be pro-rated for a partial month at the beginning of the contract, if needed.

Option Year 1: 2/1/2023 through 1/31/2024 Option Year 2: 2/1/2024 through 1/31/2025 Option Year 3: 2/1/2025 through 1/31/2026 Option Year 4: 2/1/2026 through 1/31/2027

(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.

THE SITE VISIT POINT OF CONTACT IS:

DEBBIE FROST

PHONE: 360-895-7757

EMAIL: DEBBIE.FROST@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.

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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:

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, March 8, 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. Capability to provide the quantity of gas and meet the estimated need schedule provided in the scope. Provide two relevant references including the NAME OF THE PERSON, EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER. This is rated as a PASS/FAIL.

2. Relevant reference for tank replacement including point of contact, business, email and phone number as well as the dollar amount. PASS/FAIL.

3. Price - This pricing must follow the regulations, laws and statute. Provide a breakdown of all rates for all parts of the cost of purchase and delivery. Please provide a description of how your pricing is determined and Index site you are using or other format used for fair pricing.

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) (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. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

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

(i) It □ is, □ is not an EDWOSB concern, 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)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture:__________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is a women-owned business…