23-00036 amendment 0003 SAM.gov janitorial SCLS .docx

0003 10/26/2022 Questions and Answers:

Corrected due date is November 9, 2022 on the attachment. SAM.gov shows actual correct date.

0002 10/21/2022 Questions and Answers:

472 square feet should be 4742 square feet.

0001a 10/21/2022 Questions and Answers:

Removed from scope as the location no longer has carpeted walls: “Vacuum all accessible carpeted walls. This does not include modular furniture.”

0001 10/21/2022 Questions and Answers:

Question: Who is the incumbent?

Answer: Current incumbent is Adventus Technologies Incorporated and the aggregate obligated amount is $42,176.56. This is from 3/1/2020 through 12/31/2022.

Question: Are there any changes in the scope requirements.

Answer: No

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

NONPERSONAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS), WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (WFO), 9200 WHITE LAKE ROAD, WHITE LAKE, MI 48386-1126

(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

NWWR99542300036SRG.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08 (SEP 2022) (Deviation 2022-02)(NOV 2021).

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 561720. The size standard is $19.5 million.

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

FIRM FIXED PRICE FOR ALL CLINS

CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR 1: 1/1/2023 THROUGH 12/31/2023

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services for 4742 square feet at the Nonpersonal services for janitorial services for National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), 9200 White Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386-1126, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

Please provide an hourly rate for additional work for informational purposes only. $________

CLIN 1001 OPTION YEAR 1: 1/1/2024 THROUGH 12/31/2024

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services for 4742 square feet at the Nonpersonal services for janitorial services for National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), 9200 White Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386-1126, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

CLIN 2001 OPTION YEAR 2: 1/1/2025 THROUGH 12/31/2025

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services for 4742 square feet at the Nonpersonal services for janitorial services for National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), 9200 White Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386-1126, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

Please provide an hourly rate for additional work for informational purposes only. $________

CLIN 3001 OPTION YEAR 1: 1/1/2026 THROUGH 12/31/2026

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services for 4742 square feet at the Nonpersonal services for janitorial services for National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), 9200 White Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386-1126, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

Please provide an hourly rate for additional work for informational purposes only. $________

CLIN 4001 OPTION YEAR 1: 1/1/2027 THROUGH 12/31/2027

Services, non-personal contractor to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for janitorial services for 4742 square feet at the Nonpersonal services for janitorial services for National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), 9200 White Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386-1126, in accordance with incorporated statement of work.

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:

SCOPE

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS)

WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (WFO)

9200 WHITE LAKE ROAD

WHITE LAKE, MI 48386-1126

JANITORIAL NONPERSONAL SERVICES

Location:

National Weather Service Forecast Office 9200 White Lake Rd.

White Lake, Ml 48386-1126 Oakland County

SCOPE:

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

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

The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, materials, (to include tools, toilet paper, paper towels, liquid soap(s), trash can liners, garbage bags, cleaning solutions, etc.) and supervision to clean the Weather Forecast Office as described in this statement of work.

All equipment, materials, and supplies (Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals) shall be furnished by the Contractor and properly stored in the areas designated by the Government Contact Point (GCP). All products used are to be environmentally friendly and a list and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of these products will be supplied to the GPC for approval. The products are to be non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable sources (not petroleum) to promote a healthy and green cleaning environment. Products need to be septic system applicable. NOTE: All paper products shall be made of recovered materials as per EPA guidelines at the following website: www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/tissue.htm.

MSDS must be provided by the contractor to the GCP at each office, where the information will be kept on file in accordance with applicable guidelines of the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard. Requirements pertaining to recordkeeping will be strictly followed, with copy(s) provided to GPC as necessary and upon request.

The facility has 4742 square feet of cleanable space (approximately 37 percent carpet 63 percent tile), 10 windows, 2 entry ways (1 front entry way and 1 back entry way) and 24 employees. This facility is in operation 24/7. The supplies shall be properly stored in the area designated by the GCP.

The contractor shall be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for cleaning as specified herein (including monthly spot checks of work performed).

Specific days and/or times of all work to be performed shall be coordinated with the GCP. Work to be performed on government recognized holidays shall be accomplished the following day or as agreed upon the contractor and GCP. Any cleaning missed due to severe weather operations shall be accomplished the following day.

JANITORIAL SECURITY BACKGROUND REQUIREMENT

Contractors that work on site are required to pass a low risk background check. This process can take several weeks to process.

All contractors are required to have employees vetted and through the e-QIP security process per Personnel security investigations are required for all contractors entering the site per Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clause 1352.237-71 Security Processing Requirements – Low Risk (Apr 2010). A full copy of the clause is provided.

Security Processing Requirements - Low Risk Contracts within 30 days of contract award to start performance. If the winning Contractor is unable to complete this requirement within the 30 day period, they are required to notify the Contracting Officer and GCP immediately in writing so a modification can be processed to change the Period of Performance to reflect the new start date.

CAR 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

(a) Investigative Requirements for Low Risk Contracts. All contractor (and subcontractor) personnel proposed to be employed under a Low Risk contract shall undergo security processing by the Department's Office of Security before being eligible to work on the premises of any Department of Commerce owned, leased, or controlled facility in the United States or overseas, or to obtain access to a Department of Commerce IT system. All Department of Commerce security processing pertinent to this contract will be conducted at no cost to the contractor.

(b) Investigative requirements for Non-IT Service Contracts are:

(1) Contracts more than 180 days - National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

(2) Contracts less than 180 days - Special Agency Check (SAC).

(c) Investigative requirements for IT Service Contracts are:

(1) Contracts more than 180 days - National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

(2) Contracts less than 180 days - National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

(d) In addition to the investigations noted above, non-U.S. citizens must have a background check that includes an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency check.

(e) Additional Requirements for Foreign Nationals (Non-U.S. Citizens). Non-U.S. citizens (lawful permanent residents) to be employed under this contract within the United States must have:

(1) Official legal status in the United States;

(2) Continuously resided in the United States for the last two years; and

(3) Obtained advance approval from the servicing Security Officer in consultation with the Office of Security headquarters.

(f) DOC Security Processing Requirements for Low Risk Non-IT Service Contracts. Processing requirements for Low Risk non-IT Service Contracts are as follows:

(1) Processing of a NACI is required for all contract employees employed in Low Risk non-IT service contracts for more than 180 days. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will invite the prospective contractor into e-QIP to complete the SF-85. The contract employee must also complete fingerprinting.

(2) Contract employees employed in Low Risk non-IT service contracts for less than 180 days require processing of Form OFI-86C Special Agreement Check (SAC), to be processed. The Sponsor will forward a completed Form OFI-86C, FD-258, Fingerprint Chart, and Credit Release Authorization to the servicing Security Officer, who will send the investigative packet to the Office of Personnel Management for processing.

(3) Any contract employee with a favorable SAC who remains on the contract over 180 days will be required to have a NACI conducted to continue working on the job site.

(4) For Low Risk non-IT service contracts, the scope of the SAC will include checks of the Security/Suitability Investigations Index (SII), other agency files (INVA), Defense Clearance Investigations Index (DCII), FBI Fingerprint (FBIF), and the FBI Information Management Division (FBIN).

(5) In addition, for those individuals who are not U.S. citizens (lawful permanent residents), the Sponsor may request a Customs Enforcement SAC on Form OFI-86C, by checking Block #7, Item I. In Block 13, the Sponsor should enter the employee's Alien Registration Receipt Card number to aid in verification.

(6) Copies of the appropriate forms can be obtained from the Sponsor or the Office of Security. Upon receipt of the required forms, the Sponsor will forward the forms to the servicing Security Officer. The Security Officer will process the forms and advise the Sponsor and the Contracting Officer whether the contract employee can commence work prior to completion of the suitability determination based on the type of work and risk to the facility (i.e., adequate controls and restrictions are in place). The Sponsor will notify the contractor of favorable or unfavorable findings of the suitability determinations. The Contracting Officer will notify the contractor of an approved contract start date.

(g) Security Processing Requirements for Low Risk IT Service Contracts. Processing of a NACI is required for all contract employees employed under Low Risk IT service contracts.

(1) Contract employees employed in all Low Risk IT service contracts will require a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) to be processed. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will invite the prospective contractor into e-QIP to complete the SF-85. Fingerprints and a Credit Release Authorization must be completed within three working days from start of work, and provided to the Servicing Security Officer, who will forward the investigative package to OPM.

(2) For Low Risk IT service contracts, individuals who are not U.S. citizens (lawful permanent residents) must undergo a NACI that includes an agency check conducted by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service. The Sponsor must request the ICE check as a part of the NAC.

(h) Notification of Disqualifying Information. If the Office of Security receives disqualifying information on a contract employee, the Sponsor and Contracting Officer will be notified. The Sponsor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer for the immediate removal of the employee from duty requiring access to Departmental facilities or IT systems. Contract employees may be barred from working on the premises of a facility for any of the following reasons:

(1) Conviction of a felony crime of violence or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

(2) Falsification of information entered on security screening forms or of other documents submitted to the Department.

(3) Improper conduct once performing on the contract, including criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct or other conduct prejudicial to the Government regardless of whether the conduct was directly related to the contract.

(4) Any behavior judged to pose a potential threat to Departmental information systems, personnel, property, or other assets.

(i) Failure to comply with security processing requirements may result in termination of the contract or removal of contract employees from Department of Commerce facilities or denial of access to IT systems.

(j) Access to National Security Information. Compliance with these requirements shall not be construed as providing a contract employee clearance to have access to national security information.

(k) The contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. DAILY-THREE DAYS - Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday A Sweep or dust mop all uncarpeted floors (including hallways and foyers) using chemically treated absorbent dusting tools. All sweeping of uncarpeted floors, shall be done by the dustless method using either the laundered or the disposable types of treated cloths, as appropriate.

B. Vacuum all carpeted floors with a commercial grade vacuum that has a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtering system.

C. Vacuum or clean indoor and outdoor entrance mats.

D. Empty all wastebaskets and containers. Remove all refuse to proper outside containers. Replace plastic liners when soiled or torn. In case of leakage, damp wipe receptacle clean. Clean receptacle exterior as needed.

E. Wet mop restroom floors with disinfectant solution. Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals.

F. Refill all dispensers and containers in restrooms and break room. Ensure a sufficient quantity of towels and toilet tissue is readily available in each of these rooms. Ensure a constant supply of deodorizer in men's restroom urinal.

G. Clean countertops and sinks in restrooms. Clean countertop (including behind microwave), sink, and table in break room. Scour sink.

H. Clean drinking fountain.

I. Wet mop ready room as needed.

J. Clean restroom mirrors.

K. Fill out and initial/sign the janitorial checklist (provided by WFO).

2. WEEKLY

A. Wet mop all uncarpeted floors (except the access floor in the operations and equipment rooms) using a detergent solution. Remove all oil, tar, and stubborn dirt using an all-purpose spray cleaner.

B. Damp mop access floor in operations room; mop should be damp, but not wet; to assure that no water seeps down through floor seams. To remove marks or stains, use all purpose spray cleaner. Under no circumstances shall WAX, OIL, or other coatings be applied to this floor as the anti-static properties of this floor will be lost.

C. Wash glass entrance doors and windows, interior and exterior, with cleaning material that will not film or streak, or stain.

D. Clean exterior surfaces of appliances in the ready room.

E. Disinfect all sinks and drinking fountain.

F. Dust horizontal surfaces throughout facility that are readily accessible and visibly require dusting. All dusting shall be done by the damp or treated cloth methods.

G. Dust Computers, Computer monitors, keyboards and phone keyboards.

3. MONTHLY

A. Spot clean toilet enclosures.

B. Remove spots and stains from carpet as necessary.

C. Buff and spot polish high traffic areas to protect finish.

D. Completely vacuum all carpeted areas including moving furniture to clean underneath.

4. QUARTERLY (January, April, July, October) A. Dust Venetian blinds.

B. Wash all exterior windows.

C. Resilient Floor (Electronic Shop) After damp mop or light scrubbing, a dilute floor polish (7% to 8% solids) or spray-buffing compound is sprayed on the floor. Before the liquid can dry, it is buffed with a floor machine of 170 to 1100 rpm equipped with a buffing pad or brush. A thin, protective glossy film remains after buffing the liquid dry. This procedure allows the base coat of polish to be protected, reducing the need for stripping. Severe traffic areas may require extra coats of polish.

D. Damp mop access floor in equipment room, mop should be damp, but NOT WET, to assure that no water seeps down through floor seams. To remove marks or stains, use all-purpose spray cleaner. Under no circumstances shall wax, oil, or other coatings be applied to this floor as the anti-static properties of this floor will be lost.

E. Clean the return air grills in the operations area and in the equipment room.

5. SEMI-ANNUAL CLEANING (April, October) A. Vacuum/clean chairs.

B. Clean all fluorescent light fixture plates. Vacuum light fixture grids in the Operations Areas to remove dust and dirt.

C. Carpeted Floors Vacuum all areas thoroughly before doing the cleaning process. All carpeted areas shall be cleaned using a low moisture cleaning process. Do not use hot water extraction or so-called "Steam Cleaning" except as when and where approved by GCP. Do not use the Spin-Bonnet method.

6. ANNUAL (April) A. Ceramic Tile Floors (Breakroom, Restrooms, and Entry Ways) All ceramic tile floors shall be cleaned using the following procedure:

1. Sweep or vacuum as required removing loose dust and dirt.

2. Remove foot marks and small spills and damp mop or sponge.

3. A cleaning solution shall be mixed according to the manufacturer’s directions. Use double bucket or two standard buckets, one containing fresh cleaning solution, the other to receive dirty cleaning solution removed from the floor.

4. Apply cleaning solution to the floor and agitate with a floor machine and scrubbing brush attachment or, a long handled scrubbing brush. Be especially careful to loosen all dirt in grout joints. Work small areas at a time to keep dirty cleaning solution from drying on floor.

5. Remove all dirty cleaning solution from floor with wet mop or auto scrubber.

6. Let floor dry before allowing traffic.

7. ADDITIONAL WORK OUTSIDE THE STATEMENT OF WORK

Additional work not covered in specifications on an "as needed" and "requested" basis. Contractor shall be compensated for the additional work, approved in advance, at an hourly rate, rate to be included in the contract, plus materials, if applicable. Materials shall be itemized on the invoice and not exceed published price listings.

8. OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND SITE CLOSURE INFORMATION

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

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

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

TERMS OF THE SOW

1. Vendor shall bill on a monthly basis in arrears for the service provided.

2. The contractor, if remotely located, shall designate a representative local to the contract site, with contact numbers, for the government representative to communicate with about the quality of work, progress, and technical details of the project. Neither the local representative nor the government representative has the authority to modify the contract in any manner which might affect the cost thereof.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for the scheduling and coordination of work on the site.

4. If any of the services do not conform to the contract requirements, the Government may require the contractor to perform the services again in conformity with the contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. If the defects in services are not corrected by performance, the Government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

5. If the contractor fails to expeditiously take the necessary action to ensure that performance shall be in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may terminate the contract for default.

6. All work shall be done as required above except on holidays of which work shall be accomplished the following day or as agreed upon by the contractor and GCP.

7. The Government reserves the right to inspect for quality control.

8. The Contractor and/or employee will sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property and will sign out when leaving the property.

(VII) Period of Performance:

Base Year: 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2023 Option Year 1: 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024 Option Year 2: 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2025 Option Year 3: 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026 Option Year 4: 1/1/2027 through 12/31/2027

(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.

YOUR SITE VISIT POINTS OF CONTACT ARE THE FOLLOWING:

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (ASA)

CYNTHIA HODGES

PHONE: 313-380-1958

EMAIL: CYNTHIA.E.HODGES@NOAA.GOV

METEOROLOGIST IN CHARGE (MIC)

RICHARD POLLMAN

PHONE: 248-625-3309 X726

EMAIL: RICHARD.POLLMAN@NOAA.GOV

To work on this site, no security badging is required, but for a site visit, all vendor(s) will need to present identification and identifying themselves and check in with the Weather Forecast Office staff at the vehicle gate to be permitted access to the site to complete the work (outside).

BEFORE COMING TO THE SITE YOU WILL NEED TO GET AN APPROVAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VIA EMAIL OR PHONE AND A TIME AND DATE SET UP FOR THE SITE VISIT.

NOTE: NOT ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTABLE CAUSE TO JUSTIFY A LATER REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS.

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:

c) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID

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, OCTOBER 31, 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. Price - Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable.

2. Past Performance - Quotes shall include at least two CURRENT RELEVANT REFERENCES to the Offeror’s performance to provide the service being solicited.

References must include the company name and contact person’s name, phone number and email. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of contractor performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services. This will be a PASS/FAIL

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

4. Provide a copy of your insurance. Do not purchase for this site specific unless you are awarded the contract.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after receipt, unless written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(X) THE OFFEROR MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT

FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (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…