RFI - AquariumsMaintenanceServices.pdf
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This Request for Information (RFI) from NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research seeks maintenance services for a 125-gallon bowfront saltwater coral reef aquarium located at their Silver Spring, MD facility. The service provider must conduct maintenance visits every three weeks, performing tasks including livestock health inspection, water chemistry monitoring, saltwater exchange (15-20%), waste removal, equipment checks, aesthetic maintenance, and coordinating with NOAA staff on livestock replacement when needed.
The period of performance is anticipated to run from March 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, with the possibility of up to 4 option years. Vendors must be registered in SAM and provide their DUNS number with their proposal. The contract includes specific requirements for building access and parking at the NOAA facility, with loading dock hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Invoicing is to be done monthly for service visits, with separate invoicing required for component and livestock purchases at market prices. Payment will be made via direct bank deposit.
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Request for Information (RFI)
NOAA OAR Aquarium Maintenance Services for
125 gallon bowfront aquarium, Saltwater - Coral Reef Environment
The contractor will maintain and service one saltwater - Coral Reef Environment aquarium, every three weeks, at the following location:
NOAA – Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research 1315 East West Hwy, Floor 11, Silver Spring MD
1. Service Plan
Each aquarium service visit may include some or all of the following components, in addition to some not specified:
- Observation and inspection of livestock appearance, health and behavior.
- Observation and inspection of biological, chemical and physical filtration components.
- Inspection of complete aquarium display for abnormalities.
- Checking water chemistry parameters and adjusting system as necessary.
- Saltwater exchange (15-20%) using high quality marine salt mix and purified water.
- Removal of accumulated biological waste by cleaning sand bed, rockwork and filtration components.
- Ensuring that all equipment is safely operating.
- Aesthetic detailing (removing algae from viewing panels, resetting rockwork/sand, cleaning aquarium stand and cover.)
- Reviewing and accounting for purified water supply and adjusting equipment as necessary.
- Quality Control - Discussing aquarium health/appearance with NOAA staff/personnel.
- Replacement of livestock, when necessary. Discuss with NOAA first before replacing livestock.
- Provide water to supplement the loss of water in the tank and/or water changes when necessary.
2. Invoicing
Invoice once monthly, charging per service visit. Payment will be made via direct bank deposit.
Invoice separately for component and livestock purchases. Livestock costs should be based on market prices.
3. Scheduling
Scheduling is often required to access the building to admit materials to the NOAA building. These are restricted areas and require communication with the office staff that coordinates visits.
4. Parking
NOAA - garage parking under the main NOAA building during business hours, must arrive early. To park at the loading dock/service entrance at the rear of the NOAA building in Silver Spring during service visits or emergency visits, the loading dock hours are 6:00 am to 6:00pm. Label vehicle as commercial service vehicle to comply with security regulations.
5. Additional Information Required
All vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered. Please provide verification of this. In addition, please provide your DUNS number on your proposal.
6. Anticipated Period of Performance:
Period of performance is estimated to be March 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 with the possibility of up to 4 option years.
https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/
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