Sol_1333MF25Q0001 Amend 0001.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE OF FACILITES MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE AUKE BAY LAB, JUNEAU,

ALASKA AND THE LITTLE PORT WALTER RESEARCH STATION (LPW) LOCATED ON

SOUTHERN BARANOF ISLAND IN SE ALASKA, AS SPECIFIED IN THE STATEMENT OF

WORK.

AMENDMENT 0001 – This amendment to solicitation 1333MF25Q0001 is to incorporate the Statement of Need and to adjust the Performance Periods. Changes are highlighted in yellow, all of the other terms and conditions remain the same.

(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 1333MF25Q0001.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01 (Nov 2024).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561790. The small business size standard is $9.0M.

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

CLIN 0001 – Base Period – Facilities Maintenance Position Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 500 hours, for a six (6) month period of facilities maintenance assistance to perform general labor to assist with maintenance, repairs and groundskeeping for the Auke Bay Laboratories facilities and equipment in Juneau, Alaska, and Little Port Walter (LPW), Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work.

The Period of Performance is approximately 2/1/2025 – 7/31/2025

CLIN 0002 – Base Period – Travel The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00

NO FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD

IS EXERCISED BY A MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER. NO WORK SHALL START

UNTIL NOTIFIED IN WRITING BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICERNO FUNDING WILL BE

PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY A

MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER. NO WORK SHALL START UNTIL NOTIFIED IN

WRITING BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

CLIN 1001 – Option Period 1 – Facilities Maintenance Position Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 500 hours, for a six (6) month period of facilities maintenance assistance to perform general labor to assist with maintenance, repairs and groundskeeping for the Auke Bay Laboratories facilities and equipment in Juneau, Alaska, and Little Port Walter (LPW), Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work.

The Period of Performance is approximately 8/1/2025 – 1/31/2026

CLIN 1002 – Option Period 1 – Travel

The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00

CLIN 2001 – Option Period 2 – Facilities Maintenance Position Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 500 hours, for a six (6) month period of facilities maintenance assistance to perform general labor to assist with maintenance, repairs and groundskeeping for the Auke Bay Laboratories facilities and equipment in Juneau, Alaska, and Little Port Walter (LPW), Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work.

The Period of Performance is approximately 2/1/2026 – 7/31/2026

CLIN 2002 – Option Period 2 – Travel The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00

CLIN 3001 – Option Period 3 – Facilities Maintenance Position Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 500 hours, for a six (6) month period of facilities maintenance assistance to perform general labor to assist with maintenance, repairs and groundskeeping for the Auke Bay Laboratories facilities and equipment in Juneau, Alaska, and Little Port Walter (LPW), Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work.

The Period of Performance is approximately 8/1/2026 – 1/31/2027

CLIN 3002 – Option Period 3 – Travel The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Need which applies to Base Period and 3 Option Periods

INVOICES TO BE BILLED MONTHLY IN ARREARS. PROVIDE MONTHLY PRICING FOR THE

BASE AND EACH OPTION PERIOD. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON ATTACHED

SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

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

The estimated Period of performance shall be:

Base Period: February 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025

The option periods that may be exercised are estimated as follows:

Option Period 1: August 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 Option Period 2: February 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026 Option Period 3: August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027

Place of Performance is NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (TSMRI) 17109 Point Lena Loop Road Juneau, AK 99801.

(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.

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

(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 (Nov 2024), 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 5:00PM EST/EDT on January 20, 2025. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to christie.lang@noaa.gov.

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to christie.lang@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://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 christie.lang@noaa.gov QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00PM EST/EDT on January 16, 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 christie.lang@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to christie.lang@noaa.gov.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5

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. Email quotes are required and can be sent to christie.lang@noaa.gov.

2. Offeror shall have an active registration for All Awards 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 will not be accepted.

A. At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information:

i. Point of contact name, telephone and E-mail address.

ii. SAM UEI Number

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.

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).

The evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach) to be significantly more important than price. However, as quotes are determined to be more equal in the non-price evaluation factor, price becomes more important and may become the determining factor for award. If, at any stage of the evaluation, all vendors are determined to have submitted equal, or virtually equal, Non- Price Technical Solutions, price could become the factor in determining which vendor will receive the award.

The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award a purchase order based on the Offeror’s initial quote; therefore, the Offeror’s initial quote should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a Non-Price Technical Solution and price standpoint.

The Government reserves the right not to award a purchase order depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds. Furthermore, the Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities or omissions in quotes received.

The Government may make award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or the Offeror with the highest technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve only slightly superior performance capability.

(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:

https://sam.gov/content/home

1) Technical Capability – quote shall meet the specified Technical Specification and Special Requirements listed in the Statement of Work. 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 to include. A detailed technical approach write-up describing how your company meets the Special Requirements listed in the Statement of Work. Please limit your quote to no more than 5 pages.

2) Price.

The Government intends to award a trade-off, 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.

(End of provision)

(x)

1333MF25Q0001

x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

PAGE OF PAGES

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

12/09/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This amendment (0001) is to incorporate the Statement of Need to the solicitation and update the estimated performance periods.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CHRISTIE LANG

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Summary of Clause Changes:

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) for up to 40 hours per week, not to exceed 500 hours, for a six

(6) month period of facilities maintenance assistance to perform general labor to assist with maintenance, repairs and groundskeeping for the Auke Bay Laboratories facilities and equipment in Juneau, Alaska, and Little Port Walter (LPW), Alaska, in accordance with the attached statement of work.

Base Period NOAA Fisheries Auke Bay Lab Facilities Maintenance Services Position for TSMRI and

LPW

Up to 40 hours per week, Not to Exceed (NTE) 500 hrs Service location: Juneau, Alaska and Baranof Island, Alaska

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: Z1AZ Requisition No: 143061-25-0008 Period of Performance: 02/01/2025 to 07/31/2025

Base Period Transportation Costs to Little Port Walter Research Station (LPW) The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: Z1AZ Requisition No: 143061-25-0008 Period of Performance: 02/01/2025 to 07/31/2025

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

NO FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE

OPTION PERIOD UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD

IS EXERCISED BY A MODIFICATION TO THIS

PURCHASE ORDER. NO WORK SHALL START

UNTIL NOTIFIED IN WRITING BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICERNO FUNDING WILL BE

PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION PERIOD UNLESS

THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY A

MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER.

NO WORK SHALL START UNTIL NOTIFIED IN

WRITING BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

Option Period 1 NOAA Fisheries Auke Bay Lab Facilities Maintenance Services Position for TSMRI and

LPW

Up to 40 hours per week, Not to Exceed (NTE) 500 hrs Service location: Juneau, Alaska and Baranof Island, Alaska Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z1AZ Period of Performance: 08/01/2025 to 01/31/2026

Option Period 1 Transportation Costs to Little Port Walter Research Station (LPW) The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z1AZ Period of Performance: 08/01/2025 to 01/31/2026

Option Period 2 NOAA Fisheries Auke Bay Lab Facilities Maintenance Services Position for TSMRI and

LPW

Up to 40 hours per week, Not to Exceed (NTE) 500 hrs Service location: Juneau, Alaska and Baranof

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Island, Alaska Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z1AZ Period of Performance: 02/01/2026 to 07/31/2026

Option Period 2 Transportation Costs to Little Port Walter Research Station (LPW) The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z1AZ Period of Performance: 02/01/2026 to 07/31/2026

Option Period 3 NOAA Fisheries Auke Bay Lab Facilities Maintenance Services Position for TSMRI and

LPW

Up to 40 hours per week, Not to Exceed (NTE) 500 hrs Service location: Juneau, Alaska and Baranof Island, Alaska Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z1AZ Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 to 01/31/2027

Option Period 3 Transportation Costs to Little Port Walter Research Station (LPW) The LPW Research Station is inaccessible by vehicle transport. Travel costs are not to exceed $2,000.00 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z1AZ

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 to 01/31/2027

Section III - Description/Specifications

Summary of Clause Changes:

Clause Statement of is incorporated as follows:

Statement of Need

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories Facilities Maintenance Assistance

PURPOSE:

To contract maintenance assistance to perform general labor to assist with maintenance, repairs and groundskeeping for the Auke Bay Laboratories facilities and equipment in Juneau and Little Port Walter, Alaska. The successful contractor will be expected to provide general maintenance assistance on facilities, grounds, and equipment. Position will involve operation of government vehicles, forklifts, and other equipment.

SCOPE OR MISSION:

The contractor will be providing labor to assist the facilities and science staff at the Auke Bay Laboratory Facilities in Juneau and on Baranof Island, Alaska. The individual contractor will work up to 40 hours per week at the ABL facilities depending on the need. Options for an additional 500 hours to be awarded before the end of the term of this contract is included should the workload justify the additional time.

This solicitation also includes line items for transportation to allow the contractor to bill the government for the cost of round trip transportation to and from LPW during the base period of this contract, with the option to add additional transportation if needed. The government will pay actual transportation costs incurred. The contractor will need to provide copies of the tickets or charter receipt.

This contractor will work with others as part of a team or independently, and assist in responding to planned periodic maintenance and unplanned maintenance repair service requests as assigned. They may be required to perform work with varying degrees of complexity, crossover technical trade requirements, and general maintenance requirements.

The candidate shall be knowledgeable of one or more technical trades and possess basic skills to carry out assigned work requirements. Must be generally familiar with technical requirements, have basic knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements and/or directives. Also familiar with all safety, environmental, and recycling program requirements in preferred areas of expertise and as it relates to the facilities and science staff at the Auke Bay Laboratory Facilities.

BACKGROUND:

The primary worksites are at ABL’s Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (TSMRI) and Auke Creek Research Station in Juneau, Alaska. TSMRI facilities include lab space for animal necropsy, specimen processing, DNA analysis, physiology, and other oceanographic research. There are also aquatic life support systems used in treating seawater for flow-through experimental aquariums, as well as conference rooms and office space for over 100 scientists and support staff. ABL’s Auke Creek Research Station is a small fish weir and experimental hatchery facility located ~ 7 miles from TSMRI.

Little Port Walter Research Station (LPW), the secondary worksite, is located on the southeastern coast of Baranof Island in Tongass National Forest. The station supports both seasonal and year-round research, with the onsite population ranging from two people in the winter up to 25 in the summer depending on research needs. Little Port Walter Research Station comprises 11 buildings. The main building, built in the 1930s using Civilian Conservation Corps labor and materials from an abandoned saltery, is a three-story brick structure which is used as a dormitory/residence, laboratory, and mess hall. Other facilities include two wet laboratories, a warehouse, wood and metal shops, a conference room, a floating wet-lab and feed shed, several residences for researchers and maintenance staff, and a permanent concrete fish weir on nearby Sashin Creek, which flows into the head of the inner bay at the station.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

The contractor will be providing general facilities maintenance and repair services at the Auke Bay Laboratory facilities to support routine daily operations of the facility.

-- The contractor shall perform all operations and services using equipment and materials supplied by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Auke Bay Laboratory.

-- This equipment includes; skid steer loader, wheel loader, excavator, truck-mounted snow plows, forklifts, and government fleet vehicles to include trucks and vans.

The contractor will provide assistance to the facilities staff in other facilities maintenance and repair tasks for facilities and grounds. Assistance will include but will not be limited to:

-- Assistance for maintenance personnel performing basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry maintenance and repair tasks.

-- Repairs to seawater systems and associated components, building support systems, wet lab aquaria systems, laboratory equipment and support systems, freezers, and HVAC systems.

-- Trails, grounds, lawn and landscape maintenance and repair and snow removal.

-- Repairs to docks, floats, piers, dock handling equipment, hatchery equipment, and hatchery weir collection systems.

-- Operation of heavy equipment to assist with site preparation and site improvements. Equipment includes: Wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, cranes, and boom trucks.

-- Routine “walk through” of facility buildings and grounds to insure all elements are functioning properly -- Preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with weekly, monthly, and annual schedules

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Works from ladders, (scaffolds with other skilled maintenance workers) and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts, equipment and materials that weigh 60 to 90 or more lbs.

Work Environment: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, dust and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.

Licensing: Retains valid State of Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Certifications: it is requirement to have a lift truck certification (OSHA or agency-equivalent)

Key Personnel must retain the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-- Vehicle Operation - Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars and trucks and construction equipment -- Self-Direction - Demonstrates belief in own abilities and ideas; is self-motivated and results-oriented;

recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback from others and opportunities for self-learning and development; works with limited supervision.

-- Technical Ground Maintenance - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

-- Maintenance of Tools and Equipment - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, installation, uses, repair and maintenance.

General Conditions:

-- Damage: The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage occasioned by fire, theft, accidents or otherwise, to key personnel personal belongings brought onto the Government property.

-- Insurance Coverage: The contractor will be responsible for providing their own workman's compensation and health insurance. The government will not be responsible for providing insurance.

The contractor must show proof of workman's compensation insurance if requested by either the COR (Contracting Officer's Representative), or Contracting Officer. If the contractor will be performing work on a vessel or in the field or field camp, the government takes no responsibility in event of injury. If the contractor has not obtained workman's compensation insurance, the government takes no responsibility in event of injury. This is solely the responsibility of the Contractor.

-- Contractor Use of Government Vehicles: The government does not "insure" its vehicles for use by anyone who simply has permission to use them. Only federal employees on official business will have protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) for liability purposes. The government is not liable for any civil injuries, or their remedies, of independent contractors.

The Contractor’s key personnel are authorized to use any government vehicle in the performance of authorized work as specified in the statement of work and within its period of performance. Use of any government vehicle for other than performance of Government work is strictly prohibited. Government vehicles and property will be covered in the event of an accident while performing official work. The Government, however, will not be responsible for the contractor. The key personnel are solely responsible for their own health, workmen’s compensation and unemployment insurance as well as applicable social security, local, state, and federal taxes. Key personnel should still maintain (and be ready to present evidence of if requested) their own liability insurance.

If a government contractor has liability insurance, then key personnel can operate government vehicles while performing the contracted work so long as it is included in the contract/purchase order. This liability insurance should include insurance covering the operation of all motor vehicles used in connection with performing the contract. The contractor will be responsible for the actions of its employees and/or themselves, including the negligent operation of government vehicles. All contractors that are allowed to operate government vehicles must maintain and be ready to present evidence of the liability insurance if requested.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Period of Performance: The period of performance will be six months from the date of award, with 3 options of 6 months each.

The contractor will provide weekly progress reports to the Facilities Manager, verbally or by email.

TECHNICAL PROJECT LEAD: To be provided at time of award

Contracting Officer’s Representative: To be provided at time of award

CONTRACTORS INVOICE

Per NAM 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 Clause)

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Summary of Clause Changes:

Clause 1352.215-72 is incorporated as follows:

CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries. (APR 2010)

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to christie.lang@noaa.gov.

Questions should be received no later than (5:00 PM EST/EDT on January 16, 2025) 6 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without https://www.ipp.gov/ 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)

Clause 1352.270-70 is incorporated as follows:

CAR 1352.270-70 Period of performance. (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from February 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025. If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Option Period 1: August 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 Option Period 2: February 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026 Option Period 3: August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027

(c) The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217-9.

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