22-00182 amendment 0002 maint_ repair SAM.GOV Cont Oppt SCLS .docx

AMENDMENT 0002 6/14/2022

Quote due date is extended to 7/27/2022 4pm mst.

AMENDMENT 0001 6/2/2022

Question: Is there an incumbent?

Answer: ETG-Fire, LLC

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

NONPERSONAL SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE SPACE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER (SWPC) DATA CENTER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM LOCATED AT DAVID SKAGGS RESEARCH CENTER (DSRC) DATA CENTER, 325 BROADWAY STREET, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-3337

***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 ALSO 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

NWWX10002200182SRG.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 (MAY 2022) (Deviation 2022-02)(NOV 2021).

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 811219. The size standard is $22.0 million.

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

FIRM FIXED PRICE

Nonpersonal services for maintenance and repair of the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) Data Center fire suppression system located at David Skaggs Research Center (DSRC) Data Center, 325 Broadway Street Boulder, Colorado 80305-3337

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:

SCOPE

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

NATIONAL CENTERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PREDICTION (NCEP)

NCEP CENTRAL OPERATIONS (NCO)

SPACE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER (SWPC)

DSRC SWPC DATA CENTER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

DAVID SKAGGS RESEARCH CENTER (DSRC) DATA CENTER

325 Broadway Street Boulder, Colorado 80305-3337

PURPOSE: Procure a new 5-year contract (Base year with four option years) for maintenance and repair of the SWPC data center fire suppression system.

SCOPE OR MISSION: The fire suppression system is in place to protect the mission critical equipment including the NOAA Integrated Dissemination Program systems in event of fire.

BACKGROUND: To perform semi-annual maintenance and emergency repair and provide quarterly preventive and corrective maintenance services on both core and ancillary Fire Protection Systems, ensuring optimum performance at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), David Skaggs Research Center (DSRC) Data Center at Boulder, Colorado.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1.2 WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

1.2.1 The work consists of furnishing all labor, travel, testing, testing equipment, materials and replacement parts to perform semi-annual maintenance on Fire Protection Systems. The contractor and any personnel performing maintenance and repair activities shall be licensed to work on fire alarm systems as noted below:

· Fike - FACP panel

· Vesda - Early warning smoke detection system

· Ecaro - Clean agent gas detection system

12.1.1 All preventative maintenance must be completed in accordance with both manufacture and NFPA Requirements: NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code; NFPA 2001 – Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.

1.2.1.2 Two (2) Semi-annual fire suppression inspections are to be performed on and are to be coordinated with site’s local facility manager and the contractor.

1.2.1.3 Emergency repairs are to be performed in accordance with Sections 1 & 3.

1.2.1.4 For emergency maintenance the Government will reimburse the contractor at invoice cost for all gasses, chemicals, and parts, as required.

1.2.1.5 Prior to performing any required work a maintenance schedule will be submitted to and coordinated with the Point of Contact (POC), the local Fire Department, General Services Administration (GSA’s) Boulder Building Maintenance Lead.

1.2.1.6 Two (2) days prior to the approved scheduled inspection date for regular maintenance, the contractor will contact the Government POC for confirmation to ensure that the scheduled date is still acceptable and will provide the names of the individuals who will be performing the maintenance.

1. 3. INSPECTION REPORTS

1.3.1 As the inspection on each system is completed, a description of the system condition, description of corrective measures, and any other special notes (tests conducted and maintenance work performed) are annotated on an inspection form (for each system). The form will be signed by the service technician.

1.3.2 The inspection report will also indicate the probable continuance of the condition of each system until the next inspection.

1.3.3 The contractor will furnish inspection, testing and maintenance reports and recommendations with the Fire and Emergency Service Division within three (3) working days of said system check.

1.4. SPARE PARTS AND TEST EQUIPMENT.

1.4.1 A complete inventory of spare parts is to be maintained by the contractor for maintenance/repair of these systems.

1.4.2 The contractor must have hydrostatic test capabilities and recharging capabilities on their premises.

1.4.3 All spare parts maintained by the contractor will meet or exceed conformity with National Fire Code (NFPA) Standards.

1.4.4 All equipment and material will be labeled and listed for compliance with appropriate standards.

1.4.5 Service technicians are to be equipped with all tools and test equipment necessary for preventive maintenance and field repair of fire protection systems and devices.

1.4.6 Payment of materials, such as Ecaro Clean Agent, Vesda Filters, and various parts required in the performance of the contract will paid upon submission of invoices to the COR.

SECTION 2

REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTEANCE

2.1 INITIATING DEVICES

2.1.1 The following procedures will be adhered to for inspecting, testing and maintenance of all Initiating Devices (ex. Smoke Detectors and Heat Detectors).

2.1.1.1 All inspections, testing and maintenance shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, required acceptable Fire Safety Standards as they apply, and the following:

2.1.1.1.1 A1l smoke detectors and heat detectors shall be cleaned and tested on a semi-annual- (twice/year) basis.

2.1.1.1.2 Sensitivity testing will be performed in accordance with NFPA 72.

2.1.1.1.3 Testing of air duct detectors will be performed in accordance with NFPA 72.

2.1.1.1.4 Each automatic detector will be maintained in reliable operating condition. Semi-annual inspections and tests will be conducted to ensure proper maintenance, as specified herein

2.1.1.1.5 Any manual fire alarm systems required to be inspected shall be in accordance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

2.1.1.1.6 Any trouble or impairment will be corrected immediately by the contractor.

2.1.1.1.7 Any defective parts which would cause an impairment or failure of operation which are revealed during maintenance are to be replaced or repaired.

2.1.1.1.8 If the contractor accidentally or deliberately damages detectors, he will replace detectors at his own expense.

2.1.1.1.9 Smoke Detectors – Detectors shall be tested in place to ensure smoke enters the sensing chamber and an alarm response is generated.

2.1.1.1.10 High Sensitivity Smoke Detectors (HSSD) – HSSD detectors shall be smoke tested per manufacture recommendations. Smoke transport time shall be timed to ensure minimum sample time is achieved.

2.2 CONTROL EQUIPMENT.

2.2.1 The following procedures will be adhered to for inspecting, testing and maintenance of the Control Equipment:

2.2.1.l At a minimum. Control equipment shall be tested to verify correct receipt of alarms, supervisory and trouble signals (inputs), operation of evacuation signals and auxiliary functions (outputs), circuit supervision including detection of open circuits and ground faults, and power supply supervision for detection of loss of AC power and disconnection of secondary batteries and the following:

2.2.1.1.1 Maintenance. Maintenance will be performed semiannually and will be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's standards. As a minimum, maintenance will consist of the following:

2.2.1.1.1.1 All systems will be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by the contractor on a semi-annual (twice/year) basis.

2.2.1.1.1.2 Fuses – The rating and supervision shall be verified.

2.2.1.1.1.3 Interfaced Equipment – Verify proper receipt of signals between any connected/interfaced equipment.

2.2.1.1.1.4 Lamps and LED’s – Lamps and LED’s will be illuminated.

2.2.1.1.1.5 Primary (main) Power supply – All secondary power (standby) shall be disconnected and tested under maximum load and reconnected at end of test.

2.2.1.1.1.6 Secondary (Standby) Power supply – All primary (main) power supplies shall be disconnected and the occurrence of required trouble condition for loss of primary power shall be verified.

2.3 MANUAL CONTROLS.

2.3.1 Ensure correct receipt and operation for the follow types of applicable devices.

2.3.1.1.1 Maintenance. Maintenance will be performed semiannually and will be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's standards. As a minimum, maintenance will consist of the following:

2.3.1.1.1.1 All systems will be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by the contractor on a semi-annual (twice/year) basis.

2.3.1.1.1.2 Manual Release Pull Stations - Test and verify proper sequence of operation.

2.3.1.1.1.3 Keyed Maintenance Disconnect Switches - Test and verify proper sequence of operation.

2.3.1.1.1.4 Abort Stations – Abort switch shall be operated and correct sequence of operation verified.

2.4 ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES.

2.4.1 Ensure notification appliance circuits operate as designed. Ensure proper sequence, trouble condition and adequate sound levels per NFPA and manufacture specifications. Types of devices may include:

2.4.1.1 All systems will be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by the contractor on a semi-annual (twice/year) basis.

2.4.1.2 Bells – Verify bell operates during correct time in sequence of operation.

2.4.1.3 Horn/Strobes – Verify horns and strobes operate as designed and at proper sequence per design.

2.4.1.4 Discharge Strobes – Verify correct sequence of operation.

2.5 RELEASING CIRCUITS.

2.5.1 Ensure proper sequence of operation as designed for all applicable releasing devices. Types of devices may include:

2.5.1.1 All systems will be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by the contractor on a semi-annual (twice/year) basis.

2.5.1.2 Gas Cartridge Actuator – Test light approved by manufacture shall be used.

2.5.1.3 Impulse Valve Operator – Ensure firing pin actuates and resets properly.

2.6 AUXILIARY DEVICES.

2.6.1 Ensure proper sequence of operation as designed for all auxiliary devices. Types of devices may include:

2.6.1.1 All systems will be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by the contractor on a semi-annual (twice/year) basis.

2.6.1.2 HVAC Shutdown (upon site manager’s approval), Building FACP tie, Door Closure, Damper Closure, Disconnect Switches.

SECTION 3

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

3.1 Upon receipt of telephone requests from the COR (or ACOR), for emergency Service, the contractor will immediately dispatch a qualified service technician to repair the system.

3.2 For emergency service after duty hours, weekends and holidays, a service technician will be assigned the responsibility to perform after-hour maintenance. If this service technician is already on an assignment when an emergency service call is received, a determination will be made by the contractor to ascertain whether the service technician will be available to respond in a timely manner. If the service technician does not respond within 12 hours and complete work within twenty four (24) hours, another service technician will be called from a standby list, which is maintained by the contractor and provided to the Government. This procedure will assure emergency service requests are responded to in a timely and efficient manner

3.3 The POC or a designated representative will make necessary arrangements with the Security Division for access to the installation for emergency repairs.

MAJOR REPAIR

3.4 If a major repair on an item of equipment is required, the contractor must provide a temporary replacement of equipment in the field to restore the system back into operation.

3.5 The original equipment will be repaired at the contractor’s facility, and be reinstalled in the system after repairs have been accomplished.

3.6 Contractor shall obtain Contracting Officer or Point of Contact approval before initiating any major repairs.

SECTION 4

TESTING

4.1 Testing should be scheduled in advance with GSA and Aleut. The contactor will schedule a time to meet with the POC. (A, the local Fire Department, GSA’s Boulder Building Maintenance Lead in advance of the testing so we can explain the building requirements to the contractor.

4.2 The agency and contractor are solely responsible for submitting a FA bypass request form in the morning and closing it out with full system normalization prior to 4:30 PM.

4.3 The agency must provide the full testing results to GSA on a 6 month basis.

4.4 As this is the primary (and only) detection system in the room which is connected to the GSA's Siemens Fire Panel for building annunciation, any repairs to correct deficiencies must be performed immediately

4.5 The 4 points monitored by the Siemens FACP must be tested and verified by the testing entity to ensure that they are reporting properly. Those exact points must appear on their test form and be verified by the individual performing the testing.

(VII) Nonpersonal services to be provided for the following period of performance at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) Data Center fire suppression system located at David Skaggs Research Center (DSRC) Data Center, 325 Broadway Street, Boulder, Colorado 80305-3337.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

(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:

PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT

JOSH CROW

PHONE: 303-497-5197

EMAIL: JOSH.CROW@NOAA.GOV

FRANCES YANG

PHONE 40-683-3842

EMAIL: FRANCES.YANG@NOAA.GOV

PATRICK O’REILLY (invoices)

PHONE: 301-683-1502 E

MAIL: PATRICK.OREILLY@NOAA.GOV

MARK SAMUELSON (AFFILIATE)

PHONE: 301-683-3894

EMAIL: MARK.SAMUELSON@NOAA.GOV

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

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

FACE COVERINGS

NOAA is committed to taking appropriate safety precautions to support the health and well-being of our employees and affiliates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to assess all measures necessary to mitigate risks to the spread of the disease consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends the use of face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. NOAA personnel are strongly encouraged to follow CDC and State guidelines on the use of face coverings.

All individuals inside NOAA occupied workplaces are required to wear face coverings until further notice and are encouraged to maintain social distancing guidelines. Face coverings should cover the nose and mouth, but do not need to be medical-grade masks. Face coverings can be cloth masks, scarves, and bandanas. Managers are responsible for determining social distancing practices in their individual offices.

Thank you for following this simple step. We appreciate your efforts to keep our workplaces and communities safe.

IF GOING TO A GOVERNMENT SITE

In accordance with recent Federal COVID-19 protocols, effective 08/26/2021 and going forward, all on-site contractor employees will be required to complete the non-Federal Employee and Visitor Certification Form attached and carry a copy with them when reporting to any Department of Commerce (DOC) worksite. Additionally, those who do not certify they are fully vaccinated, or who decline to provide vaccination status, must obtain a negative COVID-19 test in order to access a DOC operating location or facility, per attached Senior Procurement Executive Message. Contractors are required to attest to their CO/COR or TPOC, in writing, that all on-site contractor employees are following this guidance.

If this does not apply to your current worksite situation please disregard. If at any point any contractor employees come on site during the course of this contract, this guidance will apply. Please do not provide a copy of the attested form to the Government, but if on the site, please carry a copy of this or the negative test upon request from a Government person on the site. The form, OMB Control No. 3206-0277 is located at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/NEW_Vaccination_Certification_Form_NDHs_and_Visitors.pdf.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

Quotes shall be fully executed and returned using the quoting section of this solicitation, or the use of the Synopsis fill in the blanks is acceptable and any acknowledgements of solicitation amendments on the SF 30 or SF 18 or provided within the text of the posting. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are acceptable (preferred) and can be sent to Suzanne Garrett, email suzanne.garrett@noaa.gov.

At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information:

d) 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, June 10, 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 is a PASS/FAIL

3. 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 □ has, □ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract…