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

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RAYNIER CAMERINO

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

20910

05/12/2026

05/22/2026 1700 ED

Multiple

SILVER SPRING

MD

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)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

ALL EVALUATION CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

THE OFFEROR MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) TO BE

ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD.

QUOTES RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE NOT

ACTIVE IN SAM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, FIRM-FIXED

PRICE PURCHASE ORDER TO BE AWARDED BASED ON

BEST VALUE TRADE-OFF QUOTE RECEIVED.

(SCLS) WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 2015-5147,

REVISION NO. 29, DATE OF LAST REVISION

03/30/2026 IS APPLICABLE TO THIS RFQ.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to

05/31/2027

0001 CLIN 0001 – Base Year

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast

Fisheries Science Center Mississippi

Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

Product/Service Code: S205

0002 CLIN 0002 - Base Year

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the Government's request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA

Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi

Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

Product/Service Code: S205

1001 CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all

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) labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA

Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi

Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 to

05/31/2028

1002 CLIN 1002 - Option Year 1

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the

Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries

Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories

(MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 to

05/31/2028

2001 CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA

Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi

Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029.

(Option Line Item)

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)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to

05/31/2029

2002 CLIN 2002 - Option Year 2

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the

Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries

Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories

(MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance

06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to

05/31/2029

3001 CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA

Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi

Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205

Period of Performance: 06/01/2029 to

05/31/2030

3002 CLIN 3002 - Option Year 3

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for

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) additional dumpster pickups upon the

Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries

Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories

(MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance

06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205

Period of Performance: 06/01/2029 to

05/31/2030

4001 CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA

Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi

Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205

Period of Performance: 06/01/2030 to

05/31/2031

4002 CLIN 4002 - Option Year 4

Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the

Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries

Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories

(MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance

06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031.

(Option Line Item)

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: 06/01/2030 to

05/31/2031

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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

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Period of Performance 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: S205

CLIN 0002 - Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the Government's request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: S205

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205 Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

CLIN 1002 - Option Year 1 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205 Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

CLIN 2002 - Option Year 2 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205 Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205 Period of Performance: 06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030

CLIN 3002 - Option Year 3 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205 Period of Performance: 06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030

CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for routine solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205 Period of Performance: 06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031

CLIN 4002 - Option Year 4 Continue services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for additional dumpster pickups upon the Government’s request for solid waste and cardboard collection services necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and operational

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount facilities at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS) in Pascaguola, MS, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: S205 Period of Performance: 06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031

Section III - Description/Specifications

SOW Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

SEFSC/OMI

NOAA Fisheries Solid Waste and Cardboard Collection Services - MSLABS

Background/Overview:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), Mississippi Laboratories (MSLABS), requires contractor support to provide routine solid waste removal and cardboard collection services at its Pascagoula, Mississippi facilities.

These services are necessary to maintain sanitary conditions, ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards, and support uninterrupted mission-critical research operations. Proper waste management directly supports NOAA Fisheries’ mission by ensuring safe, clean, and operational laboratory and administrative environments.

Scope of Work:

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, containers, transportation, and incidental materials necessary to perform solid waste removal and cardboard collection services at designated NOAA NMFS facilities in Pascagoula, MS. The contractor shall ensure timely, reliable, and compliant waste removal services that support facility operations, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Tasks:

Task 1 – Solid Waste Dumpster Service

• Provide and service three (3) dumpsters across two facility locations.

• All containers shall be provided by the contractor.

Task 2 – 6-Yard Dumpster Service (Vehicle Compound between Delmas Street and Watts Ave)

• Provide and service one (1) 6-yard dumpster with sliding side doors for solid waste.

• Service frequency: Two (2) times per week (Tuesday and Friday).

Task 3 – 8-Yard Dumpster Service (3209 Frederic Street)

• Provide and service one (1) 8-yard dumpster with sliding side doors for solid waste.

• Service frequency: Three (3) times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

Task 4 – Cardboard Collection Service (3209 Frederic Street)

• Provide and service one (1) 6-yard dumpster dedicated to cardboard collection.

• Service frequency: One (1) time per week.

• Contractor shall ensure collected materials are handled in accordance with applicable recycling and waste diversion practices for cardboard.

Task 5 – Additional On-Demand Services

• Provide additional dumpster pickups upon Government request.

• Estimated frequency: 4–5 additional pickups per year.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be:

• Base Year: 06/01/2026 – 05/31/2027

• Option Year 1: 06/01/2027 – 05/31/2028

• Option Year 2: 06/01/2028 – 05/31/2029

• Option Year 3: 06/01/2029 – 05/31/2030

• Option Year 4: 06/01/2030 – 05/31/2031

Place of Performance:

Work shall be performed on-site at the following NOAA NMFS facilities:

• 3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567

• Vehicle Compound between Delmas Street and Watts Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567

Deliverable Schedule:

Deliverable Description Frequency Due

Waste Removal Services

Scheduled dumpster pickup and disposal services Per service schedule Ongoing

Cardboard Collection

Weekly servicing of cardboard container Weekly Ongoing

Additional Pickups

On-demand waste removal services As requested Within agreed timeframe

All services shall be completed in accordance with the established schedule unless otherwise directed by the COR.

Government-Furnished Resources:

Services Contractor will work primarily: X On-Site Off-Site Services Contractor requires access to NOAA facilities: X Required Services Contractor requires a PIV: X Required Services Contractor requires a NOAA email address: N/A N/A Services Contractor requires use of DOC-Owned IT equipment (laptop or desktop computer) N/A N/A

Services Contractor requires non-Government IT equipment to connect to a DOC network: N/A N/A

Services Contractor requires access to non-public DOC/NOAA N/A N/A Services Contractor will be provided on-site office space with incidental Government Property (desk, chair, phone, and other similar equipment that remains onsite, per FAR 45.000 (5)

N/A N/A

For Services Contractors doing laboratory work, the government will provide typical lab supplies and equipment for use: N/A N/A

Description of other access or equipment requirements not already addressed above:

The Government will not provide equipment or materials for execution of this requirement. The contractor shall furnish all dumpsters, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work.

Security Requirements:

Contractor personnel performing work under this requirement will require physical access to NOAA facilities. All contractor personnel must comply with Department of Commerce and NOAA security policies governing access to Federal facilities.

In accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, beginning May 7, 2025, individuals seeking access to certain Federal facilities must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or an acceptable alternate form of identification such as a U.S. passport, military identification card, or other federally approved identification credential.

State-issued identification that is not REAL ID compliant may not be accepted for access to Federal facilities requiring identification after this enforcement date.

Contractor personnel must present valid identification that meets Federal security requirements when entering NOAA facilities. Personnel who do not possess a REAL ID-compliant credential must provide an acceptable alternate identification document as defined by Federal security policy.

Contractor personnel may also be required to obtain a NOAA facility access badge or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential in accordance with Department of Commerce identity proofing procedures prior to being granted unescorted access to Federal facilities.

Failure to comply with identification and credentialing requirements may result in denial of facility access.

Applicable Standards:

The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including:

• OSHA safety standards

• EPA and local waste disposal regulations

• Mississippi environmental and waste handling requirements

Special Requirements:

• Contractor shall ensure all waste handling and cardboard collection activities are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner.

• Contractor personnel shall maintain a professional appearance and conduct while on

Government property.

• Services shall not interfere with Government operations

a. Confidentiality and Data Privacy This contract may require that services contractors have access to Privacy Information. Services contractors are responsible for maintaining 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 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.

Inclusion of Clause 52.217-8:

Inclusion of FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, in the solicitation and resultant contract is for use by the Government as outlined at FAR 37.111, Extension of Services. The option will be exercised as needed at any time during the life of the contract using the rates applicable at the time of exercise.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

The contractor shall demonstrate:

• Experience in commercial waste removal services

• Capability to service multiple locations and schedules

• Ability to provide reliable and timely service

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:

Technical 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.

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 customer 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.

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

CONTRACTORS INVOICE:

INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED MONTHLY 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.

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: Include the contractor’s invoice with the IPP.gov submission.

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) http://ipp.gov/

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

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

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017)

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)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

(JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

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

52.209-6

Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

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

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018)

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). (AUG 2018)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2025) (Deviation

JAN 2026)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (JAN 2022)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022)

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

(MAY 2024)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (MAY 2024) (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)

Clause Number Clause Title 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)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION April 2026)

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)

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. Vendors 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 RAFAEL.ORTIZ@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to raynier.camerino@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®.

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 six (6) 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

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

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 06/01/2026 through 05/31/2027. 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 Year Start Date End Date Option Year 106/01/202705/31/2028 Option Year 206/01/202805/31/2029 Option Year 306/01/202905/31/2030 Option Year 406/01/203005/31/2031

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

(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.

(c) Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment (SASH) Helpline.

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.

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

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

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

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

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to submit payment requests through the IPP due to a threat to national security; a matter of unusual or compelling urgency; or because the political, financial, or communications infrastructure of a foreign country does not support access to the IPP, the

Contractor must request an exception in writing. Contact the Contracting Officer for more information about requesting an exception.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.237-70 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.

(d) Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the Department of Commerce and NOAA under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the Government installation and facilities, who are provided access to Government systems, or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

(e) Both parties are responsible for monitoring contract activities for indications of improper employee-employer relationships during performance. In the event a situation or occurrence takes place inconsistent with this contract language, the following applies:

1. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within 5 business days from the date of any situation or occurrence where the contractor considers specific contract activity to be inconsistent with the intent of this contract language.