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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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b. COMPANYa. NAME

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d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

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7. DELIVERY

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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

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QUANTITY

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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

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NMFS 2725 MONTLAKE BLVD E

NMFS Field Delegates

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

143041-26-01441333MF26Q0100

RAYNIER CAMERINO

MONTLAKE FACILITY /F/NWC21

98112

08/28/2026

09/07/2026 1700 ED

SEATTLE

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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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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UNIT

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(E)

AMOUNT

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

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QUANTITY

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

1333MF26Q0100

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 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.

GOVERNMENT'S TECHNICAL POCs: NOAA NWFSC

NAME: Denis da Silva

EMAIL: Denis.daSilva@noaa.gov

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING

INVOICES SHALL BE: NOAA NWFSC

FED POC: Linda Kim

EMAIL: Linda.Kim@NOAA.GOV

IPP INVOICES 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.

The Services Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) is not applicable.

THE STATEMENT OF WORK IS ATTACHED,

INCORPORATED, AND APPLIES TO THE BASE YEAR AND

ALL OPTION YEARS 1 THROUGH 3.

NO FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION

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 UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY

A MODIFICATION TO THIS PURCHASE ORDER. NO WORK

SHALL START UNTIL NOTIFIED IN WRITING BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

For the sexual assault and harassment requirement all that is needed is whoever is working on this contract read that policy and provide a list of their names and the dates they read it.

See attached full Combined Synopsis with all terms and conditions which all vendors must be in compliance with to be eligible for award.

0001 Firm Fixed-Price (Base Year)

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2026 to

09/28/2027.

1001 Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 1)

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2027 to

09/28/2028.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/28/2027

Period of Performance: 09/29/2027 to

09/28/2028

2001 Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 2)

Services, Non-2001Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2028 to

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)

09/28/2029.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/28/2028

Period of Performance: 09/29/2028 to

09/28/2029

3001 Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 3)

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2029 to

09/28/2030.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/28/2029

Period of Performance: 09/29/2029 to

09/28/2030

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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

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.

GOVERNMENT'S TECHNICAL POCs: NOAA

NWFSC

NAME: Denis da Silva EMAIL: Denis.daSilva@noaa.gov

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR

APPROVING INVOICES SHALL BE: NOAA

NWFSC

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

IPP INVOICES 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.

The Services Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) is not applicable.

THE STATEMENT OF WORK IS ATTACHED,

INCORPORATED, AND APPLIES TO THE BASE

YEAR AND ALL OPTION YEARS 1 THROUGH 3.

NO FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE

OPTION PERIOD UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD

IS EXERCISED BY A MODIFICATION TO THIS

PURCHASE ORDER. NO WORK SHALL START

UNTIL NOTIFIED IN WRITING BY THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

For the sexual assault and harassment requirement all that is needed is whoever is working on this contract read that policy and provide a list of their names and the dates they read it.

See attached full Combined Synopsis with all terms and conditions which all vendors must be in compliance with to be eligible for award.

Firm Fixed-Price (Base Year) Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work. Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2026 to 09/28/2027.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Requisition No: 143041-26-0144

Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 1) Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work. Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2027 to 09/28/2028.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/28/2027 Period of Performance: 09/29/2027 to 09/28/2028

Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 2) Services, Non-2001Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work. Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2028 to 09/28/2029.

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/28/2028 Period of Performance: 09/29/2028 to 09/28/2029

Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 3) Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS in accordance with the Statement of Work. Estimated Period of Performance: 09/29/2029 to 09/28/2030.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/28/2029 Period of Performance: 09/29/2029 to 09/28/2030

Section III - Description/Specifications

SOW Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

The Environmental and Fisheries Sciences Division/Environmental Chemistry Program LCMS Support and Maintenance Service

Background/Overview:

The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Environmental Chemistry Program (ECP) conducts critical research involving salmonids and marine mammal habitat and hatchery environment. Central to this mission is the AB Sciex’s ExionLC AE liquid chromatographer coupled with QTRAP 5500 tandem mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS). This highly specialized instrument allows the ECP to measure trace level chemicals that are important to characterize NOAA’s priority species habitat and support hatchery research.

The LC-MS/MS is a sophisticated analytical instrument requiring ultra-high vacuum systems, precise voltage regulation to maintain research-grade sensitivity, and accurate and reproducible micro-volume liquid handler. Due to the instrument's complexity, continuous operational readiness is essential. This will establish a comprehensive service and support plan with authorized and certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributors to mitigate the risk of catastrophic failure.

Scope of Work:

The objective of this contract is to secure a four-year (base plus three option years) technical support and maintenance agreement for the AB Sciex ExionLC AE LC and QTRAP 5500 MS/MS. The contractor shall provide all necessary technical expertise, proprietary diagnostics, and hardware support required to sustain the instrument’s performance at OEM-specified levels of precision and accuracy.

The scope of this effort includes:

• System Optimization: Expert-level calibration of vacuum and voltage parameters.

• Operational Continuity: Rapid response corrective repairs and technical troubleshooting to minimize downtime and prevent the loss of irreplaceable research samples.

• Risk Management: Establish a comprehensive service and support plan with authorized and certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributors to mitigate the risk of catastrophic failure.

• Full Lifecycle Support: Provision of all labor, travel, and genuine OEM parts necessary to keep the instrument in peak operational condition for the duration of the performance period and option periods.

The agency expects that this contract will result in a "zero-lag" service environment, ensuring the ECP can meet all internal and partner research deadlines with high-confidence analytical data.

Tasks:

1. Annual Preventative Maintenance (PM): The contractor shall perform one (1) scheduled on-site preventative maintenance visit per contract year. The result of this task is a certified verification that the LC-MS/MS system is operating within the OEM performance specifications.

• Requirement: The contractor must inspect, clean, and replace wearable components (e.g., tubing/connections, seals, or vacuum oil) per OEM service protocol, and calibrate masses.

• Outcome: A comprehensive service report detailing the "as-found" and "as-left" status of the instrument, confirming vacuum integrity and voltage stability.

2. On-Site Corrective Repair and Emergency Service

• In the event of an instrument failure or performance degradation, the contractor shall provide priority on-site corrective service and be onsite within up to 2 business days for the LC and up to 3 business days for the MS/MS system.

• Requirement: Provide all labor, travel, and genuine OEM replacement parts to restore the instrument to full operational status.

• Response Priority: The contractor must provide the highest tier of service priority, ensuring scheduling is not delayed. On-site repair visits start within 2 business days of initial contact for the LC system and 3 business days for the MS/MS system.

• Outcome: Restoration of the LC-MS/MS to a state of high-precision data collection with minimal downtime.

3. Priority Technical Support and Diagnostics

• The contractor shall provide unlimited access to OEM-level technical support via telephone or secure remote diagnostic platforms.

• Requirement: Support must be provided by engineers specialized in AB Sciex LC and MS/MS systems, covering hardware, software, and firmware optimization.

• Outcome: Immediate resolution of minor technical issues that do not require an on-site visit, thereby maintaining continuous mission readiness.

Technical Specifications: Serial numbers ExionLC AE modules:

AEDXS6351342

AECXS6350615

AEDG56350785

AECBM6350661

AE4CT6350695

AEDXS6351343

QTRAP 5500 MS/MS system:

AU26731106

Period of Performance:

The base period is 12 months from the date of award with 3 option year periods.

Below are estimated dates for the period of performance:

Base Year: September 29, 2026 to September 28, 2027 Option Year 1: September 29, 2027 to September 28, 2028, Option Year 2: September 29, 2028 to September 28, 2029.

Option Year 3: September 29, 2029 to September 28, 2030.

Place of Performance:

Northwest Fisheries Science Center, 2725 Montlake Blvd. E., Seattle 98112. AB Sciex LC-MS/MS system is located in laboratory 228E.

Deliverable Schedule:

All deliverables shall be submitted electronically to the ECP Project Lead. Reports must be provided in PDF format unless otherwise requested.

Deliverable Schedule:

Deliverable Description Format/Media Completion Due Date

1. PM Service Report

Comprehensive report detailing all maintenance performed, parts replaced, and final calibration results showing the instrument meets OEM specs.

Electronic (PDF) via Email

Within 5 business days of the completion of the on-site PM visit.

2. Corrective Repair Report

Detailed summary of the instrument failure, the root cause identified, parts utilized, and verification of successful repair.

Electronic (PDF) via Email

Within 5 business days of the completion of any corrective service visit.

3. Technical Support Log

A brief summary or case number history of remote technical support interactions (upon request).

Electronic (PDF or Excel)

Within 10 business days of a specific request by the

COR.

4. Annual Service Summary

A year-end summary of all service actions, parts used, and the current health status of the LCMS to assist in future planning.

Electronic (PDF) 30 days prior to the end of the current Period of Performance.

Delivery Location and Receipt:

Service Location: All on-site services shall be performed at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Environmental Chemistry Program Laboratory, located in Seattle, WA.

Government Receipt: The Contractor must obtain a signed Field Service Report (FSR) from the ECP Project Lead or designated laboratory personnel immediately following the conclusion of any on-site visit. This signed FSR serves as the preliminary verification of service delivery.

Review Period: The Government shall have 10 business days to review the formal PDF Service Reports. If the Government identifies discrepancies (e.g., instrument not performing to documented specs), the Contractor shall have 5 business days to provide a written response or corrective action plan.

Milestones vs. Deliverables:

While the deliverables above are the formal documents required for the contract file, the Task Completion Milestones are defined as:

1. Annual PM Milestone: Completion of the physical on-site maintenance visit.

2. Uptime Milestone: Successful restoration of instrument functionality following a corrective repair event.

Failure to provide the required Service Reports (Deliverables 1 and 2) may result in the delay of invoice approval, as these documents are the primary evidence that the highly specialized "level of quality" required by the Science Center has been met.

Government-Furnished Resources:

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

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

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

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

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)

Provided X Not Provided

For Services Contractors doing laboratory work, the government will provide typical lab supplies and equipment for use: X Provided Not Provided

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

Security Requirements:

This project is considered low/ risk, and Contractor staff must be suited for public trust classification.

Background investigations are required for all contractor staff proposed for this project, and must be completed prior to beginning work.

Special Requirements

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.

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:

Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH. The quotation will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors. if applicable.

Factor 2--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance.

Factor 3--KEY PERSONNEL. The education, experience, and accomplishments of key personnel will be evaluated to determine the degree to which they possess the qualifications to perform their proposed duties under the contract.

Factor 4--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 one (1) past performance references. Provide name, address, phone number, 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 as non-compliant to the solicitation.

Factor 5 - FIRM FIXED-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.

Technical Project Lead:

Denis da Silva Denis.dasilva@noaa.gov 206-860-3300

IPP INVOICE APPROVER:

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

CONTRACTORS INVOICE

INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ARREARS

Per NAM 1330-52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (FEB 2023)

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

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment to the Contractor. To be considered proper, invoices must be prepared in accordance with, and contain all elements specified in, the contract payment clause (e.g., FAR 52.212-4(g), FAR 52.232-25(a)(3), FAR 52.232-26(a)(2), FAR 52.232-27(a)(2)). All invoices are to be submitted in arrears per 31 U.S.C. § 3324.

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

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: Vendor’s Invoice.

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)

FOREIGN VENDOR EXEMPT FROM NAM 1330-52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS (FEB 2023)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices to MB.Invoices@noaa.gov along with a completed SF3881. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the designated billing office will return it within 7 days after receipt with the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. Invoices shall not be submitted until all work is complete and the government has made acceptance. Any invoices submitted prior to this will be returned to the vendor as unacceptable. The Government will take into account untimely notification when computing any interest penalty owed the Contractor. Terms are Net 30.

Please do not seek payment information until the 30 days have passed from acceptance. NOAA does make every attempt to make prompt payments.

(i) Name and address of the Contractor.

(ii) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

(iii) Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed (including order number and line item number).

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

(v) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount for prompt payment terms). Bill of lading number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of lading

(vi) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:MB.Invoices@noaa.gov the event of a defective invoice.

(vii) Any other information or 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).

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)

52.209-6

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)

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

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

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

JAN 2026)

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

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

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

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

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

52.237-2 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)

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 five (5) 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.

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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:

Raynier Camerino, Contracting Officer Raynier.Camerino@noaa.gov

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: Bradly Willis, Agency Protest Division Authority 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.

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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.

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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:

Northwest Fisheries Science Center 2725 Montlake Blvd. E.

Seattle, WA 98112

Room: Laboratory 228E

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

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from Estimated 09/29/2026 through 09/28/2027. 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 1 09/29/2027 09/28/2028 Option Year 2 09/29/2028 09/28/2029 Option Year 309/29/2029 09/28/2030

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

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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: Contractor's Invoice(s)..

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.

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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.

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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. The notice must include the date, nature and circumstance of the situation or occurrence, the name, function and activity of each Government employee or contractor employee involved or knowledgeable about the situation or occurrence, provide any documents or the substance of any oral communications related to the activity, and an estimated date by which the Government is recommended to respond to the notice in order to minimize cost, delay, or disruption of performance.

2. The contracting officer will review the information provided by the contractor, obtain additional information (if needed), and respond in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of the notification from the contractor. The contracting officer’s response will provide a decision on whether the contracting officer determines the situation or occurrence to be inconsistent with the intent of this contract language and, if deemed necessary, will specify any corrective action(s) to be taken in order to resolve the issue.

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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.