Sol_1305M226Q0085.pdf

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN RFO FAR Part 12, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES

THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION

WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This synopsis/solicitation 1305M226Q0085 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD has a requirement to furnish and deliver propane for the facility boiler and generators, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This requirement will consist of (1) base period of 12 months, and four (4) optional 12-month periods.

Service Location:

National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) 904 South Morris Street Oxford, MD 21654

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price

BASE PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2026 – 09/14/2027

9,000 Gallons

(NTE)

(per gallon)

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2027 – 09/14/2028

9,000 Gallons

(NTE) $________

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2028 – 09/14/2029

9,000 Gallons

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2029 – 09/14/2030

9,000 Gallons

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2030 – 09/14/2031

9,000 Gallons

Total Price

Contract Type/Evaluation

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Lowest Price Technically Available (LPTA). Quote shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor’s quote.

This RFQ is 100% set aside for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS code is 324110, Petroleum Refineries, with a Size Standard of 1500 employees.

Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote:

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;

2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and SAM UEI;

3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;

4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any,

5. Completed Narrative of Past Experience and Detailed Technical Capability Statement;

Questions

All questions must be submitted in writing to Randall.Chatfield@noaa.gov by 12:00 pm. Eastern, on April 28, 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be honored.

Other Information

All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 12:00 P.M. EDT on May 07, 2026; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the LPTA response. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to Randall.Chatfield@noaa.gov.

***QUOTES MUST REMAIN VALID FOR A PERIOD OF 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE***

The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of quotes. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to request and receive a confirmation of the quote receipt.

The anticipated award date is on or about June 05, 2026.

Contractors are encouraged to register with the Contract Opportunities Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within Contract Opportunities where this synopsis/solicitation is posted).

Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

mailto:Randall.Chatfield@noaa.gov mailto:Randall.Chatfield@noaa.gov http://www.sam.gov/

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4.

FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED.

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

DATED.

OFFER

ADDENDA

ADDENDA

1305M226Q0085

DEPT OF COMMERCE/NOAA

NOS COOPERATIVE OXFORD LAB

904 SOUTH MORRIS ST.

OXFORD MD 21654

EAD-SAP

FED BLDG 200 GRANBY ST SUITE 815

NORFOLK VA 23510

EAD-SAP

FED BLDG 200 GRANBY ST SUITE 815

NORFOLK VA 23510

05/07/2026 1200 ED

141013-26-0029

RANDALL CHATFIELD

757-441-6880

EAD-SAP 100.00

EAD-SAP

RANDALL CHATFIELD

324110

1,500

NS4000OX

Period of Performance: 09/22/2026 to

09/21/2027

0001 9000 GABASE PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to

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STOCK RECORD (S/R)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the

SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2026 – 09/21/2027

Product/Service Code: 6830

1001 9000 GAOPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the

SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2027 – 09/21/2028

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830

Period of Performance: 09/22/2027 to

09/21/2028

2001 9000 GAOPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the

SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2028 – 09/21/2029

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

1305M226Q0085

Period of Performance: 09/22/2028 to

09/21/2029

3001 9000 GAOPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the

SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2029 – 09/21/2030

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830

Period of Performance: 09/22/2029 to

09/21/2030

4001 9000 GAOPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the

SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2030 – 09/21/2031

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830

Period of Performance: 09/22/2030 to

09/21/2031

1305M226Q0085 BASE

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 9000 GA

BASE PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2026 – 09/21/2027

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 6830 Requisition No: 141013-26-0029

1001 9000 GA

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2027 – 09/21/2028

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830 Period of Performance: 09/22/2027 to 09/21/2028

2001 9000 GA

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2028 – 09/21/2029

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Period of Performance: 09/22/2028 to 09/21/2029

3001 9000 GA

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2029 – 09/21/2030

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830 Period of Performance: 09/22/2029 to 09/21/2030

4001 9000 GA

OPTION PERIOD - Provide all labor, supplies, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver propane, as outlined in the SOW, to the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) in Oxford, MD.

Period of Performance: 09/22/2030 – 09/21/2031

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 6830 Period of Performance: 09/22/2030 to 09/21/2031

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-REGISTRATION.

(NOV 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-MAINTENANCE.

(OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.209-2

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION. (NOV

2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-6

PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-10

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (SEP 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.212-4

TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. (NOV

2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND

REMEDIES. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES.

(JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (OCT 2025)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

52.223-3

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY

DATA. (FEB 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026) - ALTERNATE I (JUL 1995) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.

(MAY 2024)

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. (MAY 2024)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN - FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS - ISRAELI

TRADE ACT. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

Clause Number Clause Title

52.225-4

BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI

TRADE ACT CERTIFICATE. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM.

(OCT 2004) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-90

SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS. (Deviation

JAN 2026)

52.244-6

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (OCT 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed- Price) (Short Form). (APR 1984)

1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

Standard Language UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries. (APR 2010)

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to randall.chatfield@noaa.gov.

Questions should be received no later than 12 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation.

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.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.233-70 Agency protests. (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) The contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 FR 16,651 (April 6, 1999).

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

Eastern Acquisition Division ATTN: Randall Chatfield, Contracting Officer Randall.Chatfield@noaa.gov

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address:

Eastern Acquisition Division ATTN: Dawn Dabney, NOAA Simplified Acquisition Branch Chief Dawn.Dabney@noaa.gov

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests. (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.246-70 Place of acceptance. (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (COL) 904 South Morris Street Oxford, MD 21654

Government Point of Contact:

Kevin Means 410-231-3682 kevin.means@noaa.gov

(End of clause)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (FEB 2023)

The Contractor must submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and submit payment requests. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment to the Contractor. To be considered proper, invoices must be prepared in accordance with, and contain all elements specified in, the contract payment clause (e.g., FAR 52.212-4(g), FAR 52.232-25(a)(3), FAR 52.232-26(a)(2), FAR 52.232-27(a)(2)).

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: [Contracting Officer list required invoice attachment(s); none if left blank].

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to submit payment requests through the IPP due to a threat to national security; a matter of unusual or compelling urgency; or because the political, financial, or communications infrastructure of a foreign country does not support access to the IPP, the Contractor must request an exception in writing. Contact the Contracting Officer for more information about requesting an exception.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.237-72 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO NOAA FACILITIES (SEPT 2017)

(a)

1. The performance of this contract requires employees of the prime contractor or its subcontractors, affiliates, consultants, or team members (“contractor employees”) to have access to and to the extent authorized, mobility within, a NOAA facility.

2. NOAA may close and or otherwise deny contractor employees access to a NOAA facility for a portion of a business day or longer for various reasons including, but not limited, to the following events:

i. Federal public holidays for Federal employees in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103;

ii. Fires, floods, earthquakes, and unusually severe weather, including but not limited to snow storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes;

iii. Occupational safety or health hazards;

iv. Lapse in Appropriations; or

v. Federal Statute, Executive Order, Presidential Proclamation, or any other unforeseen reason.

3. In such events, the contractor employees may be denied access to a NOAA facility that is ordinarily available for the contractor to perform work or make delivery, as required by the contract.

(b) In all instances where contractors are denied access or required to vacate a NOAA facility, in part or in whole, the contractor shall be responsible to ensure contractor personnel working under the contract comply. If the circumstances permit, the contracting officer will provide direction to the contractor, either directly or through the COR, which could include continuing on-site performance during the NOAA facility closure period; however, if Government oversight is required and is not available, on-site performance shall not be allowed. In the absence of such direction, the contractor shall exercise sound judgment to minimize unnecessary contract costs and performance impacts, for example, performing required work off- site if possible or reassigning personnel to other activities if appropriate.

(c) The contractor shall be responsible for monitoring the Office of Personnel Management at opm.gov, the local radio, television stations, NOAA web sites, and other communication channels. Once the facility is accessible, the contractor shall resume contract performance as required by the contract.

(d) For the period that NOAA facilities were not accessible to contractors who required access in order to perform the services, the contracting officer may—

1. Adjust the contract performance or delivery schedule for a period equivalent to the period the NOAA facility was not accessible;

2. Forego the work; or

3. Reschedule the work by mutual agreement of the parties.

(e) Notification procedures of a NOAA facility closure, including contractor denial of access, are as follows:

1. The contractor shall be responsible for notification of its employees of the NOAA facility closure to include denial of access to the NOAA facility. The dismissal of NOAA employees in accordance with statute and regulations providing for such dismissals shall not, in itself, equate to a NOAA facility closure in which contractors are denied access. Moreover, the leave status of NOAA employees shall not be conveyed or imputed to contractor personnel. Accordingly, unless a NOAA facility is closed and the contractor is denied access to the facility, the contractor shall continue performance in accordance with the contract.

2. Access to Government facilities and resources, including equipment and systems, will be limited and personnel necessary to administer contract performance may not be available. Generally, supply and service contracts that are funded beyond the date of the lapse in appropriation and do not require access to Government facilities, active administration by Government personnel or the use of Government resources in a manner that would cause the Government to incur additional obligations during the lapse in appropriation may continue. If a delivery date for a contract falls during the period of a lapse in appropriations, Government personnel may not be available to receive delivery. Contractors are directed to consult with a contracting officer before attempting to make a delivery. Contracting officers will be available throughout the lapse in appropriation period to provide guidance.

Once OMB guidance is given, CORs, in consultation with the contracting officer, will notify those contractors that are deemed by the Program Office to be performing excepted work and identify the contractor personnel requiring access to NOAA facilities. CORs will also coordinate directly with facility management or physical security personnel at respective locations to ensure that the names of contractor personnel requiring access to Government facilities during the lapse in appropriations are provided to physical security personnel.

Contractors who are not designated as performing excepted work are not allowed access to Government facilities or to utilize Government resources in a manner that would incur any additional obligation of funding on behalf of the Government during the lapse in appropriation.

3. Unless otherwise specified within the contract award, contractors requiring access to NOAA facilities outside normal business hours or outside the normal workweek shall submit a written request in writing through the COR to the contracting officer. The written request shall provide justification supporting the required access and be submitted [ ] hours/days (contracting officer insert number of days. If blank, 72 hours applies) before access to the NOAA facility is needed.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

RFO 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW. (FEB 2016) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is ___ is not ___ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is ___ is not ___ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (NOV 2021)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. 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, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Technical (Pass/Fail) The government will evaluate the offeror’s ability and method/approach to providing all the requirements in the Statement of Work as identified in their technical section/proposal.

Technical will be rated as to the extent the offeror can clearly and fully demonstrate that it has a thorough understanding of the requirements and can successfully provide the requirements.

Offerors that cannot specifically address their ability and method/approach to providing all the requirements in the Statement of Work or that do not submit a Technical Section with their offer may be rejected without further consideration.

(2) Past Performance (Pass/Fail) The Government will evaluate an offeror’s past performance to determine the degree to which current and previous contract efforts indicate the probability of the offeror successfully accomplishing/performing the requirements of the Statement of Work. The currency and relevancy of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor’s performance will be considered. Past performance information received from the offeror shall be within the past 3 years or ongoing and be relevant to this requirement (i.e. the same or similar requirements). Only relevant past performance will be evaluated.

(3) Price (Only the lowest priced technically acceptable offer will be evaluated on Price) The Government will evaluate price for reasonableness and award a contract to the offeror with the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Offerors are required to provide a unit price for all items. A zero-dollar figure ($0.00) unit price means the Offeror will provide the service or supply at no charge to the Government. Unit price left blank or annotated with something other than a dollar figure will be considered unacceptable and the Government has discretion whether to reject the offer without any further consideration.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer 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 its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS. (JUL 1990) (Deviation JAN 2026)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.202(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

RFO 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item. (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 Days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

RFO 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

(End of provision)

RFO 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

RFO 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1352) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 1352) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation.

Section X - List of Attachments

Attachment Number Title

1 1305M226Q0085 - SOW