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Attached to: NOAA Fisheries Wide Chemical Emergency Response
Solicitation number: 1333MF26Q0020
Issued by: Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries for 24-hour, 7-day-a-week chemical emergency response and hazardous materials shipping support services. The request number is 1333MF26Q0020, issued on April 27, 2026, with quotations due by May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. The procurement is unrestricted and open to all sources, not a small business set-aside.

The contract requires an established Emergency Response Information Provider to furnish a USDOT and OSHA-compliant 24/7 emergency response telephone number service for hazardous materials shipping on NMFS vessels throughout the United States and overseas, supporting up to 40 separate NMFS facilities. Key deliverables include: (A) provision of the monitored emergency response telephone number for placement on shipping papers, (B) USDOT and OSHA-compliant hotline assistance with immediate response by qualified emergency response specialists, and (C) submission of Department of Transportation Form F5800.1 within 30 days of reportable hazardous material releases. The base year performance period runs from June 15, 2026 through June 14, 2027, with four option years extending through June 14, 2031. The award will be made on a firm-fixed-price, trade-off basis to the responsible offeror providing best value considering three factors: technical capabilities (how the service meets SOW requirements), past performance (minimum three references required), and cost/price. Evaluation criteria require all offerors to be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Payment must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov) in arrears with Net 30 payment terms. The vendor must be OSHA certified and comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, NOAA sexual harassment prevention training requirements, and various federal labor and compliance regulations.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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 service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

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 are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

1315 EASTWEST HWY

/F/MB SSMC3 RM 14451

NMFS Field Delegates

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

1333MF26Q0020

RAYNIER CAMERINO

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

20910

04/27/2026

05/12/2026 1700 ED

SILVER SPRING

NOTICE: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT

RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF

QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S

RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST A CONFIRMATION

OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

UNIQUE ENTITY ID ______________________

CAGE CODE ____________

OFFEROR MAY SUBMIT THE QUOTE ON THIS

SF-18 FORM OR THEIR OWN COMPANY FORM.

QUOTES WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON (RFO

52.212-2) IN ATTACHED CLAUSES &

PROVISIONS. VENDORS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

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)

Period of Performance: 06/15/2030 to

06/14/2031

1333MF26Q0020 BASE

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section III - Description/Specifications Section IX - Contract Clauses

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for 24-hour, 7-day-a-week (24/7) chemical emergency response and telephone number for Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping on NMFS ships throughout the United States and overseas, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/15/2026 to 06/14/2027.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: F999

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for 24-hour, 7-day-a-week (24/7) chemical emergency response and telephone number for Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping on NMFS ships throughout the United States and overseas, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/15/2027 to 06/14/2028.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 06/10/2027 Product/Service Code: F999 Period of Performance: 06/15/2027 to 06/14/2028

CLIN 2001 - Option Year 2 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for 24-hour, 7-day-a-week (24/7) chemical emergency response and telephone number for Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping on NMFS ships throughout the

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

United States and overseas, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/15/2028 to 06/14/2029.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 06/10/2028 Product/Service Code: F999 Period of Performance: 06/15/2028 to 06/14/2029

CLIN 3001 - Option Year 3 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for 24-hour, 7-day-a-week (24/7) chemical emergency response and telephone number for Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping on NMFS ships throughout the United States and overseas, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/15/2029 to 06/14/2030.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 06/10/2029 Product/Service Code: F999 Period of Performance: 06/15/2029 to 06/14/2030

CLIN 4001 - Option Year 4 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for 24-hour, 7-day-a-week (24/7) chemical emergency response and telephone number for Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping on NMFS ships throughout the United States and overseas, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/15/2030 to 06/14/2031.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: F999

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Period of Performance: 06/15/2030 to 06/14/2031

Section III - Description/Specifications

SOW Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

Office of Management and Budget Office of Facilities, Safety, and Logistics NMFS Wide Chemical Emergency Response

Background/Overview:

The U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR 172.604 requires the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a geographically dispersed scientific organization, to provide a 24-hour, 7 days a week (24/7) emergency response service and telephone number with any hazardous materials on NMFS’s ships throughout the United States and overseas. Unless exempted, hazardous materials / dangerous goods shipping paper must contain an emergency response phone number. Since NMFS frequently ships hazardous materials throughout the United States and internationally, having this capability is essential to ensure NMFS is in compliance with applicable federal regulations.

U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR 172.604 regulation specifically states, “(a) A person who offers a hazardous material for transportation must provide a numeric emergency response telephone number, including the area code, for use in an emergency involving the hazardous material. For telephone numbers outside the United States, the international access code or the “+” (plus) sign, country code, and city code, as appropriate, that are needed to complete the call must be included. The telephone number must be -

(1) Monitored at all times the hazardous material is in transportation, including storage incidental to transportation;

(2) The telephone number of a person who is either knowledgeable of the hazardous material being shipped and has comprehensive emergency response and incident mitigation information for that material, or has immediate access to a person who possesses such knowledge and information. A telephone number that requires a call back (such as an answering service, answering machine, or beeper device) does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section; and

(3) Entered on a shipping paper, as follows:

(i) Immediately following the description of the hazardous material required by subpart C of this part; or

(ii) Entered once on the shipping paper in the manner prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section in a prominent, readily identifiable, and clearly visible manner that allows the information to be easily and quickly found, such as by highlighting, use of a larger font or a font that is a different color from other text and information, or otherwise setting the information apart to provide for quick and easy recognition. The offeror may use one of the methods prescribed in this paragraph only if the telephone number applies to each hazardous material entered on the shipping paper, and if it is indicated that the telephone number is for emergency response information (for example: “EMERGENCY CONTACT: * * https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a26bc0cd40d14d32137bd8e460f49ac8&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a26bc0cd40d14d32137bd8e460f49ac8&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=639d6a96a12081927752d7c7f6fa0f2f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=639d6a96a12081927752d7c7f6fa0f2f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=345d2d85d007182d61afe95427089e42&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=639d6a96a12081927752d7c7f6fa0f2f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=639d6a96a12081927752d7c7f6fa0f2f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/172.604#a https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a6b5059097459b2a4359507649fc7540&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=639d6a96a12081927752d7c7f6fa0f2f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/part-172/subpart-C https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a6b5059097459b2a4359507649fc7540&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/172.604#b https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=639d6a96a12081927752d7c7f6fa0f2f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a6b5059097459b2a4359507649fc7540&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604

(b) The telephone number required by paragraph (a) of this section must be -

(1) The number of the person offering the hazardous material for transportation when that person is also the emergency response information provider (ERI provider). The name of the person, or contract number or other unique identifier assigned by an ERI provider, identified with the emergency response telephone number must be entered on the shipping paper immediately before, after, above, or below the emergency response telephone number unless the name is entered elsewhere on the shipping paper in a prominent, readily identifiable, and clearly visible manner that allows the information to be easily and quickly found; or

(2) The number of an agency or organization capable of, and accepting responsibility for, providing the detailed information required by paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The person who is registered with the ERI provider must ensure that the agency or organization has received current information on the material before it is offered for transportation. The person who is registered with the ERI provider must be identified by name, or contract number or other unique identifier assigned by the ERI provider, on the shipping paper immediately before, after, above, or below the emergency response telephone number in a prominent, readily identifiable, and clearly visible manner that allows the information to be easily and quickly found, unless the name or identifier is entered elsewhere in a prominent manner as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.

(c) A person preparing shipping papers for continued transportation in commerce must include the information required by this section. If the person preparing shipping papers for continued transportation in commerce elects to assume responsibility for providing the emergency response telephone number required by this section, the person must ensure that all the requirements of this section are met.

Scope of Work:

The established Emergency Response Information Provider must have an established chemical emergency response system that provides current information and comprehensive assistance in emergency situations involving hazardous materials (dangerous goods). The contract must fulfill the U.S.

Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mandate, which requires hazardous material shippers to provide a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week (24/7) emergency response telephone number on shipping papers.

Tasks:

NMFS requires an established Emergency Response Information service that provides the phone number that’s monitored at all times by someone with immediate access to the knowledge of any and all hazardous material(s) and has comprehensive emergency and incident mitigation response information for those materials. The emergency response telephone number must also fulfill the requirement set forth by OSHA to have emergency contact information on (SDS) Safety Data Sheets.

Established Emergency Response Information Provider Service requirements include:

A. Provide USDOT and OSHA-compliant 24/7 emergency response telephone number that NMFS will place on all NMFS hazardous material shipping papers. The 24/7 emergency response telephone number will be utilized by NMFS for world-wide shipping and will be utilized by up to 40 separate NMFS facilities.

B. Provide USDOT and OSHA-compliant 24/7 hotline assistance for Hazardous Materials Shipping, to include at the time an emergency call is received by the vendor, it must be immediately answered by qualified emergency response specialists. The vendor must proceed with an evaluation of the chemical emergency and will then disseminate all https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/172.604#a https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=639d6a96a12081927752d7c7f6fa0f2f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a6b5059097459b2a4359507649fc7540&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a6b5059097459b2a4359507649fc7540&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a6b5059097459b2a4359507649fc7540&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/172.604#a_2 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=a6b5059097459b2a4359507649fc7540&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/172.604#b_1 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=da935b667c9a9d6b98205a7692ad036f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=da935b667c9a9d6b98205a7692ad036f&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=747869e2d14a09bf9ffddecfd56b6b4a&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:49:Subtitle:B:Chapter:I:Subchapter:C:Part:172:Subpart:G:172.604 information necessary, related to evacuation radius, fire-fighting procedures, incompatibility with other products, protective clothing requirements, and any other additional information needed. Should there be any injuries, the vendor shall communicate with nearby hospitals, where toxicologists and doctors will provide additional first aid information.

C. Provide the government POC the required Department of Transportation (DOT) reporting form (F5800.1), which is required by the DOT to be submitted within 30 days of any hazardous substance or material release during transportation (including loading, unloading, and temporary storage related to transportation)

Period of Performance:

Base Year for a twelve month period 06/15/2026 to 06/14/2027.

Option Period 1 for a twelve month period 006/15/2027 to 06/14/2028.

Option Period 2 for a twelve month period 06/15/2028 to 06/14/2029.

Option Period 3 for a twelve month period 06/15/2029 to 06/14/2030.

Option Period 4 for a twelve month period 06/15/2030 to 06/14/2031.

Place of Performance:

All work shall be performed at the vendor’s location, place of business.

Deliverable Schedule:

All Deliverables will be delivered to the Project Lead upon completion, unless otherwise stated.

Deliverable Description Completion Due Date

III. A. Provide 24/7 emergency response telephone number service for up to 40 separate facilities

Performance Period start date

III. B. Provide USDOT and OSHA-compliant 24/7 hotline assistance for Hazardous Materials Shipping as required

III. C. Provide the required Department of Transportation (DOT) reporting form F5800.1 within 30 days of the reportable event

Government-Furnished Resources:

The Government will not furnish any resources to the Contractor in support of this contract.

Services Contractor will work primarily: On-Site x Off-Site Services Contractor requires access to NOAA facilities: n/a x Not Required Services Contractor requires a PIV or CAC:n/a n/a x Not Required Services Contractor requires a NOAA email address: n/a x Not Required Services Contractor requires use of DOC-Owned IT equipment (laptop or desktop computer)n/a n/a x Not Required

Services Contractor requires non-Government IT equipment to connect to a DOC network: n/a x Not Required

Services Contractor requires access to non-public DOC/NOAA data: n/a X Not Required

Services Contractor will be provided on-site office space with n/a x Not Provided incidental Government Property (desk, chair, phone, and other similar equipment that remains onsite, per FAR 45.000 (5) Description of other access or equipment requirements not already addressed above: n/a

Applicable Standards:

The vendor must be OSHA certified.

Special Requirements:

a. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

This contract may require that service contractors have access to Privacy Information. Service contractors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all subjects and materials and may be required to sign and adhere to a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA).

b. Intellectual Property Rights All deliverables are the property of the U.S. Government. All documents, analyses, files (digital or other), reports, notes, and photos are to be used only by Contractor personnel assigned to this purchase order.

Documents, files, and other data are to be stored exclusively on government-owned equipment, and at no point should they be saved or archived on personal drives or devices. Copies are not to be disseminated to anyone outside of the NMFS or to any other contractor personnel without explicit release from the Government.

c. IT Security The contractor will not require access to Federal Buildings, DOC Systems and includes an IT component.

d. Section 508 Compliance Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by P.L. 105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the “Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards” set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the “Access Board”) in 36 CFR Part 1194.

The complete text of Section 508 Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/ or at http://www.section508.gov.

Inclusion of Clause 52.217-8:

Inclusion of FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, is for use by the Government as outlined at FAR 37.111, Extension of Services. If an option is included, it will be exercised as needed at any time during the life of the contract using the rates applicable at the time of exercise. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Evaluation Factors:

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1--Technical Capabilities: Quotes need to detail how the Service meets all the requirements as noted above in the Statement of Work.

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Factor 2--Past Performance: 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, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management, and customer satisfaction.

• Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past performance references. Provide Vendor name and contact name, address, phone number, cost, service period, and description of the project.

If a quoter has no relevant past performance, the quoter must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Offerors who fail to either provide past performance information or affirmatively state that they have none may be considered non-compliant with the solicitation.

Factor 3 - Cost/Price: The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach.

Project Lead and Invoice Approver:

Michael Walterschied

CONTRACTORS INVOICE

INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ARREARS

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)). All invoices are to be submitted in arrears per 31 U.S.C. § 3324.

Advance payments are prohibited by 31 U.S.C. § 3324, which provides that, except as provided by a specific appropriation or other law, “a payment under a contract to provide a service or deliver an article for the United States Government may not be more than the value of the service already provided or the article already delivered.” The primary purpose of 31 U.S.C. § 3324 is to protect the Government against the risk of nonperformance (or refusal to refund moneys) by the contractor after receipt of payment. See 22 Comp. Gen. 834, 835 (1946). In its simplest terms, the statute prohibits the Government from paying for goods before they have been received or for services before they have been rendered.

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: The vendor’s company invoice that includes the Purchase Order/Contract No., and the service period being billed. Attach the invoice to the IPP.gov payment request.

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) https://www.ipp.gov/ http://ipp.gov/

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)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. (NOV 2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991)

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) (Not for DOC Use)

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)

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

52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)

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)

52.249-1 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 raynier.camerino@noaa.gov.

Questions should be received no later than eight (8) 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:

Attn: Branch Chief MB Field Delegates, Acq. Services Division 1315 East West Highway, Floor 14 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Barry Berkowitz Senior Procurement Executive and Director, Office of Acquisition Management U.S. Department of Commerce Room 6422 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230

FAX: 202-482-1711

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

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from 06/15/2026 through 06/14/2027. 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 Start Date End Date Option Year 1 06/15/2027 06/14/2028 Option Year 2 06/15/2028 06/14/2029 Option Year 3 06/15/2029 06/14/2030 Option Year 4 06/15/2030 06/14/2031

(End of clause)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.222-70 NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)

In accordance with NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 202-1106, NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy, it is the policy of NOAA to maintain a work environment free from sexual assault and sexual harassment. NOAA prohibits sexual assault and sexual harassment by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, contractor, vendor, affiliate, or other individual with whom NOAA employees come into contact by the virtue of their work for NOAA.

(a) Definitions.

Contractor Employees - The term “contractor employees,” as used in this solicitation and contract language, refers to employees of the prime contractor or its subcontractors, affiliates, consultants, or team members.

Sexual Assault - The term sexual assault, as used in this solicitation and contract language, means any conduct proscribed by state or federal sexual abuse laws, including, but not limited to, those defined in chapter 109A of title 18 of the U.S. Code (sexual abuse), and assaults committed both by offenders who are strangers to the victim and by offenders who are known or related by blood or marriage to the victim.

Sexual Harassment - As defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when any of the following are true:

● Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual's employment;

● Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual;

● The conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

The main characteristics of sexual harassment are that the harasser's conduct is targeted against the recipient’s sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and is unwelcome to the recipient. It may include, but is not limited to: offensive jokes, slurs, epithets or name calling, undue attention, physical assaults or threats, unwelcome touching or contact, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, constant or unwelcome questions about an individual's identity, and offensive objects or pictures.

(b) Requirements.

1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that contractor employees maintain the highest degree of conduct and standards in performance of the contract. In support of this, NOAA urges its contractors to develop and enforce comprehensive company policy addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment.

2. The contractor shall include wording substantially the same as this solicitation and contract language in every subcontract so that it is binding upon each subcontractor.

3. If a contractor employee observes or is the object of sexual assault or sexual harassment, he or she is highly encouraged to report the matter, as soon as possible, to their immediate supervisor, the COR, subset of the COR (e.g. Task Manager or Assistant COR), or contracting officer (CO) if a COR is not assigned to the contract. The contract employee may also contact the NOAA Civil Rights Office to obtain guidance on reporting instances of sexual assault or sexual harassment. If deemed necessary, the contractor employee may also report such instances to local law enforcement. In the case where the incident occurs while performing at a remote location, such as at sea or in the field (at a field camp or other isolated location) where the above referenced individuals are unavailable, the contractor employee should follow the reporting procedure set forth in NAO 202-1106, Section 6.07, Reporting from Remote Locations.

4. Swift reporting allows NOAA and the contractor to take the appropriate measures to ensure that offensive behavior stops and the complainants’ needs are addressed.

5. The COR (if assigned), CO, and contractor, where applicable, will work together to ensure appropriate action is taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, contract terms and conditions, and the contractor’s written policy (where applicable).

6. The contractor shall provide all contractor employees assigned to perform under this contract with mandatory sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training in compliance with the requirements of NAO 202-1106, Section 5, Prevention Training and Awareness, as part of their initial in-processing and on an annual basis thereafter. The initial training shall be completed within [ ] business days (30 unless a different number is inserted) of contract award or the date a contractor employee is assigned to perform under the contract, as applicable.

Evidence of initial training by name and date completed for each contractor employee, shall be submitted to the COR or contracting officer (if no COR assigned) within 10 business days of completion.

Evidence of annual training by name and date completed for each contractor employee shall be submitted to the COR or contracting officer (if no COR assigned) no later than March 1st of each calendar year of contract performance.

7. The mandatory sexual assault and sexual harassment training provided by the contractor shall include the required elements set forth by NOAA’s Workplace Violence Program Manager. A link to the website including the required elements of the training is provided at https://www.noaa.gov/organization/acquisition-grants/noaa-workplace-harassment-training-for-contractors-and-financial. The website will also provide training materials and resources to assist the contractor in conducting the training. The contractor may provide training that solely addresses the NOAA required elements or may supplement existing company sexual assault and sexual harassment training in a manner that ensures all of the elements are adequately addressed.

8. The required elements of the training and resources available to the contractor for the training may be updated by NOAA periodically. The contractor is responsible for monitoring the website and incorporating any changes to the NOAA required elements into the contractor provided training.

9. NOAA’s Workplace Violence Program Manager, COR, or CO may periodically review the contractor’s training outline to ensure all required elements are included and, if necessary, any appropriate adjustments are made to the training by the contractor.

10. Contractor employees performing on assignments in a remote location, such as at a field camp or other isolated locations, are subject to receiving the same briefing on the parameters of the order provided to NOAA employees as set forth in Section 6 of NAO 202-1106.

11. The contractor shall provide a copy of this solicitation and contract language and NAO 202-1106 to contractor employees.

For NOAA employees, affiliates, and contractors who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment, NOAA has established the NOAA Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment (SASH) helpline. This helpline is designed to provide crisis intervention, referrals, and emotional support to those who are victims and/or survivors of sexual harassment or sexual assault within the workplace. Contractor employees may use the helpline to receive live, confidential, one-on-one support in an occurrence of sexual harassment or assault by a Federal Government employee.

All services are anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The NOAA SASH helpline is accessible through a variety of channels, including:

● Phone: 1-866-288-6558

● Website & Online Chat: https://www.noaasashhelpline.org/

● Mobile App: NOAA SASH Helpline (available via iOS and Android App Stores)

● Text: (202) 335-0265

(d) Confidentiality.

Any party receiving information from the filing of a complaint alleging sexual assault or sexual harassment, or while performing an investigation into such a complaint, shall keep the information confidential. “Confidentiality” means that the information shall only be shared with others who have a need to know the information to conduct their official duties.

(e) Remedies.

In addition to other remedies available to the Government, contractor employee violations of Federal requirements (e.g., law, statutes, executive orders, code, rules, regulations) applicable to sexual assault and sexual harassment and/or failure to complete the mandatory training set forth in this solicitation and contract language, may result in:

1. Requiring the contractor to remove a contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract;

2. Requiring the contractor to terminate a subcontract;

3. Suspension of contract payments until the Contractor has taken appropriate remedial action;

4. Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract;

5. Suspension or debarment; or

6. Other appropriate action.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

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.

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: The vendor's invoice attached to the IPP.gov submission.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.237-70 CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

(a) A contractor employee shall be identified both by the individual’s name and the contractor’s name when:

● Included in NOAA’s locator, and

● When submitting any type of electronic correspondence to any NOAA employee or stakeholder.

(b) Any written correspondence from a contractor or any contractor employee shall be printed on company/organization letterhead or otherwise clearly identify the sender as an employee of the company or organization and shall identify the contract number.

(c) Contractors and/or contractor employees shall clearly identify themselves as such in any verbal communications, whether in informal discussion or a formal meeting.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.237-71 NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

(a) The Government and the contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the contractor to the Government are non-personal services as defined in FAR Part 37, Service Contracting, and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the contract between the Government and the contractor’s personnel. It is, therefore, in the best interest of the Government to afford both parties an understanding of their respective obligations.

(b) Contractor personnel under this contract shall not:

1. Be placed in a position where they are under relatively continuous supervision and control of a Government employee.

2. Be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration, or control over Government personnel or over personnel of other contractors performing under other NOAA contracts.

(c) The services to be performed under this contract do not require the contractor or the contractor’s personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather, the contractor’s personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the contractor.

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