Sol_1305M325Q0049.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Non-personal Janitorial Services for National Weather Service (NWS) located in Corpus Christi, TX

(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 1305M325Q0049.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Jan 2025).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561720. The small business size standard is $22 million.

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

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Corpus Christi, TX, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 04/01/2025 through 03/31/2026.

Quantity: 12 Months Unit Price (per month): ___________ Annual Total: ______________

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Corpus Christi, TX, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 04/01/2026 through 03/31/2027.

Quantity: 12 Months Unit Price (per month): ___________ Annual Total: ______________

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Corpus Christi, TX, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 04/01/2027 through 03/31/2028.

Quantity: 12 Months Unit Price (per month): ___________ Annual Total: ______________

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Corpus Christi, TX, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 04/01/2028 through 03/31/2029.

Quantity: 12 Months Unit Price (per month): ___________ Annual Total: ______________

CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Corpus Christi, TX, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 04/01/2029 through 03/31/2030.

Quantity: 12 Months Unit Price (per month): ___________ Annual Total: ______________

Aggregate Total for All Years: ________________________

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1 – 4, and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2015-5225, Revision No. 26, which can be found on:

https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

INVOICES TO BE BILLED MONTHLY IN ARREARS. PROVIDE MONTHLY AND ANNUAL

PRICING FOR EACH BASE AND OPTION YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON

ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Period of performance shall be:

Base Year for a twelve month period 04/01/2025 through 03/31/2026.

Option Period 1 for a twelve month period 04/01/2026 through 03/31/2027.

Option Period 2 for a twelve month period 04/01/2027 through 03/31/2028.

Option Period 3 for a twelve month period 04/01/2028 through 03/31/2029.

Option Period 4 for a twelve month period 04/01/2029 through 03/31/2030.

Place of Performance is 426 Pinson Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78406-1803

(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025), applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(xv) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00PM MST/MDT on 2/6/2025. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Isabel.Vigil@noaa.gov.

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to Isabel.Vigil@noaa.gov.

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://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 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®.

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1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO Isabel.Vigil@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2/3/2025. 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)

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters 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.

(End of provision)

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors 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.

Please contact John Metz, Meteorologist in Charge (MIC), john.metz@noaa.gov, 361-299-1353 to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to Isabel.Vigil@noaa.gov.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 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.

1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Quote documents shall include signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s) to acknowledge the solicitation and any applicable amendments. Email quotes are required and can be sent to Isabel.Vigil@noaa.gov.

2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.

3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.

4. Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria may not be considered.

1. Technical Approach and Capability

2. Past Performance, including submission of completed Past Performance Questionnaires

3. Price

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.

https://sam.gov/content/home

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).

(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, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following;

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability.

The Offeror’s overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the Government's level of confidence in the Offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Statement of Work. Provide a detailed description of the company’s experience performing similar services. A detailed technical approach write-up describing how the Offeror will perform this service is required to be submitted with the quote regardless of whether a site visit was made or not. The technical approach write-up must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Work, but how your company plans on performing the tasks listed in the attached Statement of Work. (i.e. performance checklists, anticipated number of employees, anticipated hours at the facility and/or confirmation of supplies being provided, etc.)

2. Past Performance, including submission of completed Past Performance Questionnaires.

Quote shall include at least two references from at least two separate contracts for similar and relevant services including the name, phone number, full address, and e-mail address of the reference to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work.

The offeror is required to fill out blocks 1-4 and send the attached Past Performance Questionnaire to the references provided by the offeror in their submission, and email the completed survey form directly to Isabel.Vigil@noaa.gov by the closing date and time of this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to consider past performance report forms received after the due date and time of the solicitation, past performance questionnaires submitted from previous solicitations, and to contact references for verification or additional information.

The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. 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 Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history, or for whom past performance information is either not available or has not been submitted to the Government, will receive a neutral rating for past performance.

3. Price.

The Government will evaluate the price quote for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the RFQ requirements. Quoted prices must be entirely compatible with the Non-Price Technical Solution.

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

(b) Options. 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. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) 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 its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

1305M325Q0049

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

01/22/2025 142020-25-0021

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325 BROADWAY, SOU6

BOULDER CO 80305

WAD-SAP

CORPUS CHRISTI WFO TEXAS

300 PINSON DRIVE

CORPUS CHRISTI

TX 78406

303 578-8031ISABEL VIGIL

02/06/2025 1430 MS

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

0001 Base Period - Services non-personal to furnish 12 MO all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026 Product/Service Code: S201

1001 Option Period 1 - Services non-personal to 12 MO furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1305M325Q0049 with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S201

2001 Option Period 2 - Services non-personal to 12 MO furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the

NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S201

3001 Option Period 3 - Services non-personal to 12 MO furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the

NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2028

Product/Service Code: S201

4001 Option Period 4 - Services non-personal to 12 MO furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the

NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S201

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

1305M325Q0049 BASE

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section III - Description/Specifications 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 12 MO

Base Period - Services non-personal to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: S201

1001 12 MO

Option Period 1 - Services non-personal to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2026 Product/Service Code: S201

2001 12 MO

Option Period 2 - Services non-personal to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2027 Product/Service Code: S201

3001 12 MO

Option Period 3 - Services non-personal to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount the NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2028 Product/Service Code: S201

4001 12 MO

Option Period 4 - Services non-personal to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services at the NWS Office in Corpus Christi, TX in accordance with the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 03/01/2029 Product/Service Code: S201

Section III - Description/Specifications

Statement of Work SOW

STATEMENT OF WORK

CORPUS CHRISTI JANITORIAL

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

National Weather Service Office 426 Pinson Dr.

Corpus Christi, TX 78406-1803 The NWS Office is a 24 hour 7 day a week operation.

1. Primary Responsibility John Metz, Meteorologist in Charge (MIC) - The official is referred to throughout the Specifications as the “MIC” john.metz@noaa.gov, 361-299-1353. Alternate Contact, Cheryl Sutherlan, cheryl.sutherlan@noaa.gov, 361-299-1353 ext 221.

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 future performance conforms to contract requirements.

2. Equipment, Materials, and Supplies All equipment, materials, and supplies shall be furnished by the Contractor and properly stored in the areas designated by the MIC including paper towels for restrooms and break area, toilet paper, paper toilet seat covers and dispenser, hand soap, air freshener for restrooms, hand sanitizer, facial tissues, disinfectant wipes, wastebasket and trash can liners, urinal blocks, urinal plastic screen holders, cleaning supplies, and cleaning equipment. All products used are to be environmentally friendly and a list and Material Safety Data Sheets of these products will be supplied to the MIC 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. Services performed under this contract shall be performed during hours approved by the MIC. Toilet paper rolls should be the standard size to fit the bathroom fixtures.

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 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be provided by the contractor to the Meteorologist in Charge (MIC) or Administrative Assistant (ASA) 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 MIC as necessary and upon request.

3. Security Background Investigations Personnel security investigations are required for all contractors entering the site per CAR clause 1352.237-71 Security Processing Requirements – Low Risk (Apr 2010). A full copy of the clause is provided.

4. Conduct of Work Services under this contract must be performed in such a way that there will be no interruption to, or interference with, the normal operation of Government business on the premises.

The contractor shall be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for cleaning as specified. All equipment, materials and supplies shall be furnished by the contractor including paper towels for restrooms and break area, toilet paper, paper toilet seat covers and dispenser, hand soap, air freshener, hand sanitizer, facial tissues, disinfectant wipes, waste basket and trash can liners, urinal blocks, urinal plastic screen holders, cleaning supplies, and cleaning equipment. Healthy and environmentally friendly products that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable sources (not petroleum) shall be used to promote a healthy and green cleaning environment.

5. Square Footage/Site Conditions The area covered by this contract consists of approximately 5,733 square feet. All rooms in the Weather Service Office main building will be cleaned per the scope of work (SOW) except for the Communication Room and the Electrical Room (312 sq. ft). A listing of the flooring type and size of the various rooms to be cleaned as per the SOW are:

a. 145 sq. ft. of utility carpet with tile trim in the Front Entry Vestibule and Service Entry Vestibule. Glass windows and doors in both entry ways to be cleaned as per SOW.

b. 1389 sq. ft. of carpeted area including the Reception/Waiting area, SOO Office, WCM Office, MIC Office, Conference Room, Training Room, and Main and Side Corridors.

c. 2220 sq. ft. of computer tile flooring including the Primary Operations Area and 5 adjoining Cubicles.

d. 192 sq. ft. of ceramic tile flooring including the Men’s Bathroom, Women’s Bathroom and vinyl tile in the Kitchen.

e. 720 sq. ft. of linoleum tile flooring in the Electronic Technician work and office area.

f. 270 sq. ft. of bare concrete in the inside Storage Room.

g. 308 sq. ft. area outside the three entryways.

6. Cleaning Schedule and Requirements

Daily Six Days – Cleaning will take place between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm except on the designated day off of Sunday.

REQUIREMENTS

a. Daily (six days per week except on Sunday, the designated day-off)

1. Empty all waste baskets; replace plastic bags as needed.

2. Remove all trash and dispose of in proper containers.

3. Vacuum all carpeting.

4. Clean and disinfect fixtures, handicap rails, and floors in both restrooms, including sinks and walls around sinks, countertops, mirrors, toilets, walls around toilets, urinals, and walls around urinals.

5. Clean and disinfect fixtures, sinks, walls around the sink, countertop, and table in the break room/kitchen.

6. Check paper towels, toilet tissue, and paper toilet seat cover supply in break room and restrooms and refill if necessary. Refill soap dispensers, facial tissue, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes as needed. Ensure adequate air freshener in each restroom. Provide extra paper towels and toilet tissue in janitorial closet in the event dispensers run empty.

7. Dust mop all tile (linoleum) floors, concrete and computer floors. Damp mop raised flooring in operations area with clear water only.

8. Sweep outside entryway and remove any windblown debris and dirt from the entrances with vestibules.

9. Deodorize spray restrooms.

10. Wipe/disinfect all door handles.

11. Clean and sanitize the drinking fountain.

Weekly (once every week)

1. Dust all flat surfaces which include table tops, chairs, file cabinets, front counter, ASA cubicle, cubicle rails, shelf surfaces, window sills, window ledges in the vestibules, etc.

2. Wet mop all tile, linoleum, and concrete floors. ***

3. Wipe/disinfect restroom walls and areas around door handles.

4. Wash entrance windows (vestibule windows and doors) inside and out.

5. Dust or vacuum between/under cabinets and furniture that don’t require moving of them.

6. Damp mop chair mats.

7. Clean Microwave oven.

Monthly (once every month)

1. Spot clean doors, walls and painted surfaces.

Dust high ledges, cabinet tops, kitchen lockers, ventilators, light fixtures and other high areas. Clean bugs/dust from overhead light fixture covers.

2. Wax tile (linoleum) floor in the ET office and break room/kitchen.

3. Buff all tile floors. (linoleum)

4. Buff tile floors in restrooms.

5. Vacuum air conditioning/heating vents.

Quarterly (December, March, June and September)

1. Wash all windows inside and out. ***

2. Dust blinds.

3. Strip old wax, re-wax and buff all resilient tile (linoleum) floors in the ET office and break room/kitchen.

4. Wipe down tile wall surfaces in restrooms. Deep clean baseboards to remove build up.

Semi-Annually (March and September) Shampoo all carpeting (confer with MIC or designated official).

Annually (Once yearly at request of MIC)

1. Clean exterior break room cabinets

2. Wipe and clean break room baseboards.

3. Clean interior light fixtures.

Special Instructions **All sweeping of resilient floor covering shall be done by the dustless pickup method using either the laundered or the disposable type of treated cloths as appropriate. All dusting shall be done by the damp or treated cloth method.

All rules concerning safety, smoking and the security of the building shall be observed. The contractor shall remove all waste from the premises, and plastic bags used for disposal of wastepaper and put them in trash dumpster provided.

COMPUTER FLOOR - USE ONLY DAMP MOP, DAMP MOP WITH MILD DETERGENT WHEN NECESSARY.

- Never wax, buff, polish or rinse with water containing wax. The floor surface is designed to cause a “flake-off” and any build up of foreign substance can affect the static decay rate of the floor surface.

- Never use strong abrasives, scrapers, steel wool or power scrubbers to clean the floor.

- Never use excessive amounts of liquid or flood the surface with water.

***Windows with sun-control film must be washed differently. Use mild soap/detergent and water.

Never use sharp instruments or abrasives to clean. Confer with MIC or designated official before treatment.

7. Invoicing The vendor will bill on a monthly basis in arrears.

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:

New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

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 MIC. In the event of a site dismissal or closure due to weather, emergency or other circumstances, the contractor is instructed to contact the MIC or Alternate MIC for guidance.

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

(JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

(AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (MAY 2024)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (FEB 2021)

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

(MAY 2024)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. (MAY 2024) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (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)

FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)

Offerors or quoters 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.

(End of provision)

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors 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. Please contact John Metz, Meteorologist in Charge (MIC), john.metz@noaa.gov, 361-299-1353 to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to Isabel.Vigil@noaa.gov.

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®.

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase "FASCSA order" in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services. (MAY 2014)

(a) Certain supplies or services to be provided under this contract for use by the Government are required by law to be obtained from nonprofit agencies participating in the program operated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (the Committee) under 41 U.S.C. 8504. Additionally, certain of these supplies are available from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the General Services Administration (GSA), or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Contractor shall obtain mandatory supplies or services to be provided for Government use under this contract from the specific sources indicated in the contract schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer if a mandatory source is unable to provide the supplies or services by the time required, or if the quality of supplies or services provided by the mandatory source is unsatisfactory. The Contractor shall not purchase the supplies or services from other sources until the Contracting Officer has notified the Contractor that the Committee or an AbilityOne central nonprofit agency has authorized purchase from other sources.

(c) Price and delivery information for the mandatory supplies is available from the Contracting Officer for the supplies obtained through the DLA/GSA/VA distribution facilities. For mandatory supplies or services that are not available from DLA/GSA/VA, price and delivery information is available from the appropriate central nonprofit agency. Payments shall be made directly to the source making delivery. Points of contact for AbilityOne central nonprofit agencies are:

(1) National Industries for the Blind, 1310 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1691,

(703) 310-0500; and

(2) NISH, 8401 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22182, (571) 226-4660.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023)

(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, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, 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.