22-02827 amendment 0001 Fire Alarm Inspection Services and Testing CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES.docx

AMENDMENT 0001 6/29/2022:

CLIN 3001 - ADDITIONAL DEFINITION

ALL (TOTAL 76) FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS SHALL BE TESTED. TESTING SHALL OCCUR DURING OFF DUTY HOURS, ON A SATURDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM AND 4:00 PM.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

NONPERSONAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTION SERVICES AND TESTING AT NOAA.NMFS 8901 LA JOLLA SHORES DRIVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1509

***AS A REMINDER, THIS REQUIREMENT IS UNDER THE WHAT USED TO BE THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT (SCA) AND IS NOW CALLED THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS STATUTE (SCLS). THIS WAGE DETERMINATION PROVIDES THAT THE HOURLY RATE FOR NONPERSONAL SERVICES MINIMUM IS A COMBINATION OF THE HOURLY WAGE RATE OF AND THE HEALTH & WELFARE AMOUNT FOR A TOTAL MINIMUM HOURLY WAGE WHICH YOUR COMPANY IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO PAY.

THERE ARE ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS LISTED WHICH WILL BE APPLICABLE.

(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

NFFR77002202872SRG.

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

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 541990. The small business size standard is $17.0 million.

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

CLIN 0001, BASE YEAR: Period of Performance: 8/1/2022 through 7/31/2023

NON-PERSONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN) NECESSARY FOR THE ANNUAL TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM FIRE ALARMS, FIRE SPRINKLERS, FM 200 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, DUCT WORK FIRE DAMPERS AND SENSORS IN ADDCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT THE NOAA.NMFS 8901 LA JOLLA SHORES DRIVE, LA, JOLLA, CA 92037-1509

Price per month $_____________________ times 12 months extended price $_____________________

CLIN 0002, BASE YEAR: Period of Performance: 8/1/2022 through 7/31/2023

FIRE ALARM EMERGENC SERVICES FIRM FIXED PRICE NOT TO EXCEED (NTE) $2,000.00,

The amount for the Base and each option is set with a not to exceed, if needed at $2,000.00. If your company believes this should be decreased or increased, please provide those numbers and the support in verbiage.

CLIN 1001, OPTION YEAR 1: Period of Performance: 8/1/2023 through 7/31/2024

NON-PERSONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN) NECESSARY FOR THE ANNUAL TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM FIRE ALARMS, FIRE SPRINKLERS, FM 200 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, DUCT WORK FIRE DAMPERS AND SENSORS IN ADDCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT THE NOAA.NMFS 8901 LA JOLLA SHORES DRIVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1509

CLIN 1002, YEAR 1: Period of Performance: 8/1/2023 through 7/31/2024

The amount for the Base and each option is set with a not to exceed, if needed at $2,000.00. If your company believes this should be decreased or increased, please provide those numbers and the support in verbiage.

CLIN 2001, OPTION YEAR 2: Period of Performance: 8/1/2024 through 7/31/2025

NON-PERSONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN) NECESSARY FOR THE ANNUAL TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM FIRE ALARMS, FIRE SPRINKLERS, FM 200 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, DUCT WORK FIRE DAMPERS AND SENSORS IN ADDCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT THE NOAA.NMFS 8901 LA JOLLA SHORES DRIVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1509

CLIN 2002, YEAR 2: Period of Performance: 8/1/2024 through 7/31/2025

The amount for the Base and each option is set with a not to exceed, if needed at $2,000.00. If your company believes this should be decreased or increased, please provide those numbers and the support in verbiage.

CLIN 3001, OPTION YEAR 3: Period of Performance: 8/1/2025 through 7/31/2026

NON-PERSONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN) NECESSARY FOR THE ANNUAL TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM FIRE ALARMS, FIRE SPRINKLERS, FM 200 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, DUCT WORK FIRE DAMPERS AND SENSORS IN ADDCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT THE NOAA.NMFS 8901 LA JOLLA SHORES DRIVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1509

ALL (TOTAL 76) FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS SHALL BE TESTED. TESTING SHALL OCCUR DURING OFF DUTY HOURS, ON A SATURDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM AND 4:00 PM.

CLIN 3002, YEAR 3: Period of Performance: 8/1/2025 through 7/31/2026

The amount for the Base and each option is set with a not to exceed, if needed at $2,000.00. If your company believes this should be decreased or increased, please provide those numbers and the support in verbiage.

CLIN 3003, YEAR 3: Period of Performance: 8/1/2026 through 7/31/2027

FIRE ALARM DAMPER SERVICES PER THE ATTACHED SCOPE. $________________

CLIN 4001, OPTION YEAR 4: Period of Performance: 8/1/2026 through 7/31/2027

NON-PERSONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN) NECESSARY FOR THE ANNUAL TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM FIRE ALARMS, FIRE SPRINKLERS, FM 200 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, DUCT WORK FIRE DAMPERS AND SENSORS IN ADDCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK. THE SITE IS LOCATED AT THE NOAA.NMFS 8901 LA JOLLA SHORES DRIVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1509

CLIN 4002, YEAR 4:

The amount for the Base and each option is set with a not to exceed, if needed at $2,000.00. If your company believes this should be decreased or increased, please provide those numbers and the support in verbiage.

$_____________________________________aggregate total for all 5 years.

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:

SCOPE

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

NATIONAL MARINE FISHIERES SERVICE (NMFS)

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

NOAA/NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

SOUTHWEST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER

O&M DIVISION (SWFSC SECO)

8901 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037-1509

I. Introduction The NOAA / Southwest Fisheries Science Center requires the fire alarm and monitoring system at 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive be inspected and tested in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 fire alarm and signaling code. The SWFSC SECO and facility manager will provide access to all fire and smoke dampers.

II. Background NFPA 72, NFPA 25, NFPA 80, and NFPA 101 requires that the fire alarm notification system, FM 200 Gas suppression system and fire sprinkler system at 8901 LJSD be tested and inspected per the requirements stated in the NFPA fire alarm and signaling code.

III. Description of Work and Services The service contractor shall provide the testing schedule and procedures required by NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and NFPA 101 for a base and four (4) option years. Provide one bound hard copy (paper) and one electronic (CD or DVD) of all testing and inspection results in a report. Recommend using NFPM standard testing and inspection template. See NFPA web site for most current requirements. http://www.nfpa.org.

1. Conduct annual test and inspection of automatic wet and five (5) preaction fire sprinkler systems

2. Quarterly visual inspection of automatic wet and five (5) preaction fire sprinklers

3. Annual test and inspection of the fire alarm and detection systems

4. Semi-annual test and inspection of five (5) FM200 clean agent fire suppression systems

5. Conduct annual fire drill assistance

6. Provide maintenance and repairs identified in quarterly and annual inspections.

IV. Deliverables

1. Conduct one (1) annual test of water-based fire protection system as required by NFPA 25 to include inspection of:

a. 100% visual inspection of all exposed and accessible fire sprinkler heads

b. Visual inspection of system gauges, hydraulic nameplates, system pipe hangers, fittings and seismic bracing

c. Visual inspection of sprinkler heads, spare sprinklers and head wrench, fire department connections, pressure regulating devices, control valve position, alarm valves, post indicator valves and backflow prevention assemblies

d. List all deficiencies that must be corrected to certify the system as fully operational

e. Submit inspection report as record of inspection and compliance

2. Conduct one (1) annual test and maintenance of water-based fire protection system as required by NFPA 25 to include the test and maintenance of:

a. Testing and control valves, backflow and PIV control valves supervisory (tamper) devices

b. Main drain waterflow test (record of test pressures in inspection report)

c. Verification of alarm bell by activation of waterflow switch

d. Verification of alarm and tamper signals to fire alarm control panel and monitoring company

e. Exercise control valves thru full range of motion

f. Exercise and lubricate OS&Y type control valves thru full range of motion

g. Submit inspection report as record of inspection and compliance

3. Conduct three (3) quarterly inspections of water-based fire protection system as required by NFPA 25 to include the inspection of common areas only:

a. 100% visual inspection of all exposed and accessible fire sprinkler heads

b. Visual inspection of system gauges, hydraulic nameplates, system pipe hangers and fittings and seismic bracing

c. Visual inspection of sprinkler heads, spare sprinklers and head wrench, fire department connections, pressure regulating devices, control valve position, alarm valves, post indicator valves and backflow prevention assemblies

d. List all deficiencies that must be corrected to certify the system as fully operational and provide quotation for corrective action.

e. Submit inspection report as record of inspection and compliance

4. Conduct annual inspection and testing of the fire alarm control panel and ancillary alarm components per NFPA 72 to include the inspection and testing of:

a. Pull stations

b. Smoke detectors

c. Duct smoke detectors and heat detectors

d. Fire alarm control panel

e. Battery load test

f. Supervisory and water flow devices

g. Alarm bells, and all horns and strobes

h. FACP and off-site monitoring interface

i. Complete inspection report and inventory as record of inspection compliance and system status

5. Conduct annual inspection and testing of engineered fixed extinguishing system as require by the State of California, Title 19, Chapter 5, in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in addition to the semi-annual inspection items below, to include the testing and maintenance of:

a. Hazard area

i. Verification that hazard area has not changed

ii. New equipment and/or different fuel loads

iii. All penetrations to agent flood area have been properly sealed

iv. Blocked open doors or dampers

b. Detectors

i. In place and connected

ii. Not physically damaged

iii. Free of contaminating substance or paint

iv. Operate each device to make certain it operates the alarm panel when energized

v. Test detectors for panel response and cylinder activation

c. Manual pull stations

i. Have not been tampered with

ii. Are accessible and not obstructed from use

iii. Operate each device to make certain it operates the alarm panel when energized

iv. Test pull stations for panel response and cylinder activation

d. Alarm devices

i. Are free from damager, dirt and corrosion

ii. Test pre-release alarm response

iii. Test release alarm response

iv. Test abort button response

e. System piping

i. Piping is secure

ii. Nozzles are clean and unobstructed

iii. Check all components for damage, disconnected or loose parts and corrosion

f. Pressure switches

i. Verify all pressure switches in place and in non-operated position

ii. Test pressure switch operation and alarm panel response

g. Control panel

i. Visually verify that control panel and releasing devices are functioning properly

ii. Test alarm panel for detector, manual pull stations, alarm devices reporting to control panel with alarm activation and main panel interface

iii. Test control panel response and cylinder activation

iv. Return panel to normal operational status

h. Cylinders

i. Cylinders are undamaged, corrosion free and no signs of tamper

ii. Check cylinders for last hydro test date

iii. Check each cylinder agent volume (FM200, CO2, by cylinder weight and inergen, argonite by cylinder pressure)

iv. Install cylinder tag on each cylinder with date, inspector name, cylinder status and agent volume

6. Semi-annual maintenance of engineered fixed extinguishing system as require by the State of California, Title 19, Chapter 5, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, to include the inspection of:

a. Cylinders

i. Check all cylinder bracketing

ii. Check cylinder discharge hoses for structural damage, weather checking and abrasions

iii. Determine cylinder pressure is within the operational range by cylinder fixed gauge

iv. Check hoses- must be hydro tested every 5 years

v. Check for corrosion, damage or missing components

b. Actuators

i. Manual actuators must operate freely

ii. Electrical actuators must be wired correctly and properly connected

c. Pressure switches

i. Piping is firmly and properly attached

ii. Check for signs of damage or corrosion

d. Switches

i. Check all switches on the system to assure proper operation

ii. Include maintenance switches, abort switches and main/reserve switches

e. Control panel

i. Check condition of panel for tampering, corrosion or damage

f. Detectors and pull stations

i. Check that they are in place and connected

ii. Check that they are not physically damaged

iii. Check that they are free of contaminating substance or paint

7. Conduct annual fire drill assistance

a. Provide one (1) technician on-site the day of scheduled fire drill (not to exceed (4) hours per year.

b. Technician to place system in test and activate fire alarm system upon request

c. Technician to reset fire alarm panel once fire drill is complete and place system back on-line

8. Provide maintenance and repairs to items identified in the quarterly/annual inspections and emergency onsite response service 24/7. Contractor must respond onsite within 1 hour for critical emergencies and within 24 hours for non-emergencies. Contractor shall maintain an appropriate inventory of equipment parts and material to repair and/ or replace the equipment as required for the duration of the contract. This repair amount shall not exceed $2,000 annually.

9. In option year III, all (total 76) fire and smoke dampers shall be tested. Testing shall occur during off duty hours, on a Saturday between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

ALL (TOTAL 76) FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS SHALL BE TESTED. TESTING SHALL OCCUR DURING OFF DUTY HOURS, ON A SATURDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM AND 4:00 PM.

V. Non-Personal Service Contract Statement

The Contractor must provide to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) (Facility Manager/Safety Officer) documentation of the level of experience, including any certificates of training, for all employees who will be involved in all services referenced in this contract. The onsite technicians must have sufficient skills to immediately respond to emergency onsite service requests. Personnel must be properly licensed and certified to work on fire alarm systems and as required by federal, state, or local law, codes, or ordinances. In addition, at least one head technician with a minimum of five (5) years of current experience performing services on the type of equipment referenced in this contract shall be provided for all diagnosis, analysis and repairs. Proof of this employee experience shall be provided to the government for approval a minimum of five (5) days prior to an employee starting work under this contract. All technician(s) must speak sufficient English to communicate clearly and effectively with the SWFSC staff. The contractor must submit to the TPOC the resumes of all personnel proposed to work at SWFSC as part of his/her proposal. The TPOC may deny permission to accept personnel for the performance of this contract if qualifications indicate a material degradation from the skill levels indicate in the contractor’s proposal for the contract, or if skills or reliability concerns are such that the TPOC believes the protection of the building equipment may be jeopardized.

Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor employees will perform independent of and without the supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Government will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

VI. Training

Required Knowledge and Experience: Shall be an EST3 Certified Programmer

VII. Invoices: Shall be sent in arrears monthly or quarterly

(VII) All services will be provided at DOC/NOAA/NMFS 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037-1509 for the following period of performance base and option years.

(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 on the Standard Form (SF) 18 or your own company quote form and any acknowledgements of solicitation amendments on the SF 30. 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 Romberg-Garrett, email suzanne.garrett@noaa.gov.

At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information:

a) Point of contact name, telephone and E-mail address.

b) Cage Code Number

c) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID

"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. QUESTIONS ARE TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. MDT/MST July 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.

(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. Qualified technically authorized/capability and capability to meet the schedule. Provide relevant necessary certifications and past experience showing capabilities and abilities to perform the tasks within the scope of work.

2. Price - Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable - 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.

3. 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

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 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 concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:____________________________________

(10) HUBZone 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–

(i) It □is, □is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes inownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: __________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order11246- (1) Previous contracts and compliance.

The offeror represents that-

(i) It □…