Sol_1333MF26Q0090.pdf

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)

MANCHESTER FIELD STATION

7305 BEACH DRIVE EAST

NMFS Field Delegates

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

143041-26-01601333MF26Q0090

RAYNIER CAMERINO

NATL MARINE FISHERIES SVC

98366

08/23/2026

08/31/2026 1700 ED

90 Days After Award

PORT ORCHARD

WA

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

1333MF26Q0090

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.

UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO ALL SOURCES,

FIRM-FIXED PRICE PURCHASE ORDER TO BE AWARDED

TO LOW PRICED, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OR TRADE

OFF QUOTE.

INVOICES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA IPP.GOV

INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ARREARS.

THE CONTRACTOR MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

DOCUMENTS OR ATTACHMENTS TO PAYMENT REQUESTS

SUBMITTED TO IPP: Vendor's invoice(s).

GOVERNMENT'S TECHNICAL POC: NOAA NWFSC

NAME: James Hackett

EMAIL: James.Hackett@NOAA.GOV

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING

INVOICES SHALL BE: NOAA NWFSC

FED POC CONTACT: Linda Kim

EMAIL: Linda.Kim@NOAA.GOV

IPP INVOICE STATUS: Mb.Invoices@noaa.gov, raynier.camerino@noaa.gov

FOREIGN VENDOR EXEMPT FROM NAM 1330-52.232-71

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (FEB

2023). THE VENDOR MUST PREPARE AND SUBMIT

INVOICES TO MB.Invoices@noaa.gov ALONG WITH A

COMPLETED SF3881.

ESTIMATED FREIGHT - VENDOR TO PROVIDE PROOF OF

ACTUAL FREIGHT CHARGES (BILL OF LADING) TO

SUPPORT FREIGHT CLAIM COSTS. ANY FREIGHT COST

EXCEEDING $100 MUST BE SUPPORTED, THE

GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY PAY ACTUAL FREIGHT COSTS

UP TO ESTIMATED AMOUNT.

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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

1333MF26Q0090

0001 Firm Fixed-Price

Purchase of seawater plumbing supplies and components, including actuators and associated fittings in accordance with the attached

Statement of Need. Delivery within 90 days of the date of award.

Supplies/Components and Quantities:

a. 18" FLANGE V/S S GRY PVC SCH80W/STL RING

FAB. (1ea.)

b. 18"X12" BUSHING FLUSH RDCR SPIGXS GRY PVC

SCH80 FAB. (1ea.)

c. 12" FLANGE V/S SPIG GRY PVC SCH80 W/GFPVC

RING. (3 ea.)

d. 12" TEE S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (3 ea.)

e. 12" TEE S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (3 ea.)

f. 12" FLANGE BLIND GRY GFPVC SCH80 150PSI. (3 ea.)

g. 12" 45 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (5 ea.)

h. 12" 90 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB (3 ea.)

i. 12" CROSS S GRY PVC SCH80 FA¿ (1 ea.)

j. 12" VALVE BUTTERFLY PVC PVC EPDM POOL-PRO

PLASGEAR WAFER (4 ea.)

k. 12" PIPE P/E PVC SCH80 (60 FT.)

l. 16" FLANGE V/S S GRY PVC SCH80 W/GFPVC RING

(2 ea.)

m. 16" 45 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB (2 ea.)

n. 16" PIPE P/E PVC SCH80 (20 FT.)

o. ACTUATOR 10-300M2HT W/MTG 24" T75 120V 2X

L/S HTR. (2 ea.) - Brand Name: Asahi/America

Part No. 2109700240

1333MF26Q0090 BASE

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

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

INVOICES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA IPP.GOV

INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ARREARS.

THE CONTRACTOR MUST INCLUDE THE

FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS OR ATTACHMENTS

TO PAYMENT REQUESTS SUBMITTED TO IPP:

Vendor's invoice(s).

GOVERNMENT'S TECHNICAL POC: NOAA

NWFSC

NAME: James Hackett EMAIL: James.Hackett@NOAA.GOV

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR

APPROVING INVOICES SHALL BE: NOAA

NWFSC

FED POC CONTACT: Linda Kim EMAIL: Linda.Kim@NOAA.GOV

IPP INVOICE STATUS: Mb.Invoices@noaa.gov, raynier.camerino@noaa.gov

FOREIGN VENDOR EXEMPT FROM NAM 1330-

52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF

PAYMENT REQUESTS (FEB 2023). THE

VENDOR MUST PREPARE AND SUBMIT

INVOICES TO MB.Invoices@noaa.gov ALONG

WITH A COMPLETED SF3881.

ESTIMATED FREIGHT - VENDOR TO PROVIDE

PROOF OF ACTUAL FREIGHT CHARGES (BILL

OF LADING) TO SUPPORT FREIGHT CLAIM

COSTS. ANY FREIGHT COST EXCEEDING $100

MUST BE SUPPORTED, THE GOVERNMENT

WILL ONLY PAY ACTUAL FREIGHT COSTS UP

TO ESTIMATED AMOUNT.

Firm Fixed-Price Purchase of seawater plumbing supplies and components, including actuators and associated fittings in accordance with the attached Statement of Need. Delivery within 90 days of the date of award.

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Supplies/Components and Quantities:

a. 18" FLANGE V/S S GRY PVC SCH80W/STL RING FAB. (1ea.)

b. 18"X12" BUSHING FLUSH RDCR SPIGXS GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (1ea.)

c. 12" FLANGE V/S SPIG GRY PVC SCH80 W/GFPVC RING. (3 ea.)

d. 12" TEE S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (3 ea.)

e. 12" TEE S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (3 ea.)

f. 12" FLANGE BLIND GRY GFPVC SCH80 150PSI. (3 ea.)

g. 12" 45 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (5 ea.)

h. 12" 90 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB (3 ea.)

i. 12" CROSS S GRY PVC SCH80 FA¿ (1 ea.)

j. 12" VALVE BUTTERFLY PVC PVC EPDM POOL-PRO PLASGEAR WAFER (4 ea.)

k. 12" PIPE P/E PVC SCH80 (60 FT.)

l. 16" FLANGE V/S S GRY PVC SCH80 W/GFPVC RING (2 ea.)

m. 16" 45 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB (2 ea.)

n. 16" PIPE P/E PVC SCH80 (20 FT.)

o. ACTUATOR 10-300M2HT W/MTG 24" T75 120V 2X L/S HTR. (2 ea.) - Brand Name:

Asahi/America Part No. 2109700240

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Requisition No: 143041-26-0160

Section III - Description/Specifications

SON Statement of Need

STATEMENT OF NEED

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Manchester Research Station Seawater System Plumbing Supplies

PURPOSE: The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), Manchester Research Station requires plumbing components in order to repair and operate the flowing seawater system that supports high-priority science and research into aquaculture development and innovation.

SCOPE OR MISSION: The vendor will provide the specified plumbing components, including an actuator and associated fittings. The scope of services includes procurement and delivery of the listed components.

BACKGROUND: The NWFSC provides scientific and technical support to NOAA Fisheries for the management and conservation of the Northwest Region’s marine and anadromous fish and their habitats. The NWFSC’s Manchester Research Station operates a seawater supply system that is used to raise marine fish for aquaculture research in support of NOAA science and research goals. A consistent and reliable supply of temperature-controlled seawater is critical for the continued operation of the Research Station and its hatchery system.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: The vendor shall be required to furnish the following PVC schedule 80 pipe/fittings and actuators for existing 24” valves listed in the requirements below.

a. 18" FLANGE V/S S GRY PVC SCH80W/STL RING FAB. (1ea.)

b. 18"X12" BUSHING FLUSH RDCR SPIGXS GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (1ea.)

c. 12" FLANGE V/S SPIG GRY PVC SCH80 W/GFPVC RING. (3 ea.)

d. 12" TEE S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (3 ea.)

e. 12" TEE S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (3 ea.)

f. 12" FLANGE BLIND GRY GFPVC SCH80 150PSI. (3 ea.)

g. 12" 45 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB. (5 ea.)

h. 12" 90 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB (3 ea.)

i. 12" CROSS S GRY PVC SCH80 FA¿ (1 ea.)

j. 12" VALVE BUTTERFLY PVC PVC EPDM POOL-PRO PLASGEAR WAFER (4 ea.)

k. 12" PIPE P/E PVC SCH80 (60 FT.)

l. 16" FLANGE V/S S GRY PVC SCH80 W/GFPVC RING (2 ea.)

m. 16" 45 ELBOW S GRY PVC SCH80 FAB (2 ea.)

n. 16" PIPE P/E PVC SCH80 (20 FT.)

o. ACTUATOR 10-300M2HT W/MTG 24" T75 120V 2X L/S HTR. (2 ea.) - Brand Name:

Asahi/America Part No. 2109700240

Actuators in line “o” above will require the ability to adapt to a signal, allowing them to open or shut to specific parameters commands (e.g., 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 open). Using pulse control (start/stop) single to the actuator. The actuator receives this single, controlling the actuator in any position. The actuators will be installed on existing ASAHI 24” valves (data plate and valve picture attached exhibit A & B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (See Sol Attachment Document 1)

Exhibit A: Name plate

Exhibit B: 24” valve

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Parts shall be delivered as soon as available, within 90 days of award of the Purchase Order. The Technical Project Lead or other Government employee will inspect to ensure fittings and actuators meet the SON in terms of condition, material, and dimensions specified in the SON prior to acceptance.

DELIVERY LOCATION:

NOAA/NMFS/Manchester Research Station Attn. James Hackett 7305 Beach Drive East Port Orchard WA, 98366

TECHNICAL PROJECT LEAD:

James Hackett, james.hackett@noaa.gov, 360-731-4267

Invoice Approver:

Linda Kim, linda.kim@noaa.gov, 206-302-1758

EVALUATION CRITERIA: This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technically acceptable means the items quoted match the specified requirement of the RFQ. Failure to include all required items in the quote will render the quote ineligible for award. The criteria listed are all of equal value and will be evaluated on the basis of pass or fail. Please ensure to include details about what is being offered as just providing a price does not give enough information to deem technically acceptable or not.

1. The quote shall meet the Technical Specifications identified in the Statement of Need.

2. Firm-Fixed price to include FOB Destination.

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.

mailto:james.hackett@noaa.gov mailto:linda.kim@noaa.gov https://www.ipp.gov/

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: Vendor's Invoice(s). Documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment, Bill of Lading (BOL) invoice showing exact charges if freight exceeds $100. The government will only pay exact costs for freight when the charge exceeds $100, must be supported by airway or BOL invoice).

For supplies shipped via Ocean transport, the vendor is required to provide a copy of the Bill of Lading (BOL) and required data per 52.247-64(c)(2);

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

Section IX - Contract Clauses

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)

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

52.209-6

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

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

52.214-34 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)

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

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

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

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

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

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

JAN 2026)

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (OCT 2022)

52.225-3 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.225-4 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026) - Alternate

II (JAN 2025)

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

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

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

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (Deviation JAN 2026)

Clause Number Clause Title

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

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

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987) (Deviation JUN 2025)

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

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (JAN 1991) 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 3 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:

Contracting Officer: Raynier Camerino Email: raynier.camerino@noaa.gov

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: Protest Division Authority: BRAD WILLIS email: bradley.willis@noaa.gov

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

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

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

(End of clause)

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

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

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

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

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

(End of clause)

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

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

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

NOAA/NMFS/Manchester Research Station 7305 Beach Drive East Port Orchard WA, 98366

(End of clause)

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

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

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

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: The vendor's invoice attached to the IPP.gov submission. Provide a Bill of Lading (BOL) invoice showing exact charges if freight exceeds $100..

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

(End of solicitation and contract language)

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

(a)

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

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

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

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

iii. Occupational safety or health hazards;

iv. Lapse in Appropriations; or

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Forego the work; or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of solicitation and contract language)

RFO 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) (Deviation JAN 2026)

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

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

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

(b) The Offeror represents that-

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

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

(End of provision)

RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

Addendum to RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (Deviation Jan 2026)

NOTICE TO QUOTERS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive.

Quotes that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the quoter.

1. Email quotes are required and can be sent to raynier.camerino@noaa.gov. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation.

2. Quoters shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award.

3. Quotes shall include:

* Signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s) to acknowledge the solicitation and any applicable amendments

* Quoter's UEID/CAGE CODE

* Responses to each item listed below. Quoters should assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their experience and capability.

1. The quote shall meet the Technical Specifications identified in the Statement of Need.

2. Firm-Fixed price to include FOB Destination.

The Government will select a quote for award that is the lowest-priced technically acceptable.

RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include-

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror's initial offer should contain the Offeror's best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026)

Quotes will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a) using Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30. Technically acceptable means the items quoted match the specified requirement of the RFQ. Failure to include all required items in the quote will render the quote ineligible for award. The criteria listed are all of equal value and will be evaluated on the basis of pass or fail. Please ensure to include details about what is being offered as just providing a price does not give enough information to deem it technically acceptable or not.

1. The quote shall meet the Technical Specifications identified in the Statement of Need.

2. Firm-Fixed price to include FOB Destination.

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

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

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

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall-

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if-

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon-

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have…