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NOAA/NMFS 4700 AVENUE U

NMFS Field Delegates

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

143031-26-00901333MF26Q0106

RAYNIER CAMERINO

GALVESTON LABORATORY /F/SEC4

77551-6015

08/31/2026

09/11/2026 1700 ED

GALVESTON

TX

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, FIRM-FIXED

PRICE PURCHASE ORDER TO BE AWARDED BASED ON

BEST VALUE AND THE LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY

ACCEPTABLE QUOTE RECEIVED.

The SCLS is not applicable.

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 SEFSC

NAME: Michael Cordova

EMAIL: Michael.Cordova@noaa.gov

PH: 409-682-1126

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING

INVOICES SHALL BE: NOAA SEFSC

FED POC: Ray Howard

EMAIL: Ray.Howard@noaa.gov

PH: 323-372-1683

IPP INVOICES STATUS: MB.INVOICES@NOAA.GOV,

RAYNIER.CAMERINO@NOAA.GOV

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 4.

NO FUNDING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPTION

PERIOD UNLESS THE OPTION PERIOD IS EXERCISED BY

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)

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 inspection, testing, assessment, maintenance, monitoring support, and corrective repairs for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in

Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC

Galveston campus in accordance with the

Statement of Work. Estimated Period of

Performance: 09/24/2026 to 09/23/2027.

Period of Performance: 09/24/2026 to

09/23/2027

1001 Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 1)

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in

Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC

Galveston campus in accordance with the

Statement of Work. Estimated Period of

Performance: 09/24/2027 to 09/23/2028.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2027

Period of Performance: 09/24/2027 to

09/23/2028

2001 Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 2)

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C) equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in

Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC

Galveston campus in accordance with the

Statement of Work. Estimated Period of

Performance: 09/24/2028 to 09/23/2029.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2028

Period of Performance: 09/24/2028 to

09/23/2029

3001 Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 3)

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in

Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC

Galveston campus in accordance with the

Statement of Work. Estimated Period of

Performance: 09/24/2029 to 09/23/2030.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2029

Period of Performance: 09/24/2029 to

09/23/2030

4001 Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 4)

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services. This includes the internal obstruction investigation and system flushing in the final year for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in

Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC

Galveston campus in accordance with the

Statement of Work. Estimated Period of

Performance: 09/24/2030 to 09/23/2031.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2030

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Period of Performance: 09/24/2030 to

09/23/2031

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

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

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

SEFSC

NAME: Michael Cordova EMAIL: Michael.Cordova@noaa.gov

PH: 409-682-1126

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR

APPROVING INVOICES SHALL BE: NOAA SEFSC

FED POC: Ray Howard EMAIL: Ray.Howard@noaa.gov

PH: 323-372-1683

IPP INVOICES STATUS:

MB.INVOICES@NOAA.GOV,

RAYNIER.CAMERINO@NOAA.GOV

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 4.

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

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.

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

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 inspection, testing, assessment, maintenance, monitoring support, and corrective repairs for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC Galveston campus in accordance with the Statement of Work. Estimated Period of Performance:

09/24/2026 to 09/23/2027.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Requisition No: 143031-26-0090 Period of Performance: 09/24/2026 to 09/23/2027

Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 1) Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC Galveston campus in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Estimated Period of Performance:

09/24/2027 to 09/23/2028.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2027 Period of Performance: 09/24/2027 to 09/23/2028

Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 2) Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in Building 302 and Building

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

306 on the NMFS SEFSC Galveston campus in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Estimated Period of Performance:

09/24/2028 to 09/23/2029.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2028 Period of Performance: 09/24/2028 to 09/23/2029

Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 3) Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC Galveston campus in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Estimated Period of Performance:

09/24/2029 to 09/23/2030.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2029 Period of Performance: 09/24/2029 to 09/23/2030

Firm Fixed-Price (Option Year 4) Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide inspection, monitoring, deficiency corrections and repairs, and maintenance services. This includes the internal obstruction investigation and system flushing in the final year for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in Building 302 and Building 306 on the NMFS SEFSC Galveston campus in accordance with the Statement of Work. Estimated Period of Performance:

09/24/2030 to 09/23/2031.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Anticipated Exercise Date: 09/23/2030 Period of Performance: 09/24/2030 to 09/23/2031

Section III - Description/Specifications

SOW Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

Southeast Fisheries Science Center Galveston Sprinkler System Monitoring and Maintenance

Background/Overview:

There are two government buildings at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Campus in Galveston, TX that require sprinkler system monitoring and maintenance services. This requirement seeks to correct deficiencies in the system for both government buildings. All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest editions of NFPA 13, NFPA 25, applicable federal regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Scope of Work:

The objective is for a contractor to provide inspection, testing, assessment, maintenance, monitoring support, and corrective repairs for the automatic fire sprinkler systems located in Building 302 and Building 306 at the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Galveston, TX. The Contractor shall ensure the sprinkler systems remain fully operational, code compliant, and capable of providing the intended level of fire protection. Services shall include visual inspections, internal piping assessments utilizing video camera technology, preventative maintenance, monitoring verification, deficiency reporting, and corrective actions necessary to restore the systems to full operational status.

Tasks:

• Task 1 - Initial System Assessment

Within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall perform a comprehensive assessment of the sprinkler systems serving Buildings 302 and 306.

The assessment shall include:

• Review of available sprinkler system records and inspection reports.

• Visual inspection of all accessible sprinkler system components.

• Identification of deficiencies, impairments, corrosion, leaks, damage, obstructions, and code compliance issues.

• Documentation of system condition and operational status.

• Verification of monitoring and alarm supervisory functions.

The Contractor shall provide a written Initial Assessment Report within five (5) business days following completion of the assessment.

• Task 2 - Visual Inspection of Sprinkler Systems (base and option years) The Contractor shall conduct inspections in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements.

Inspection activities shall include:

Control Valves:

• Verify valves are in the proper open position.

• Verify tamper switches are operational.

• Inspect valve condition and accessibility.

• Verify valve identification signage.

Sprinkler Heads:

• Inspect for corrosion, paint, loading, physical damage, leaks, and obstruction.

• Verify proper spacing and clearance requirements.

• Identify recalled or obsolete sprinkler heads.

Piping and Fittings:

• Inspect exposed piping for:

• Corrosion

• Leaks

• Mechanical damage

• Improper supports

• Missing hangers

• Evidence of internal deterioration

Gages: Verify gauges are operational and within acceptable pressure ranges. Replace damaged or inaccurate gauges as necessary.

Risers and Appurtenances:

• Inspect risers, alarm devices, drains, check valves, and supervisory devices.

• Verify accessibility and proper operation.

• Task 3 - Internal Pipe Inspection (base and option years) The Contractor shall perform pressure tests and or camera inspection of sprinkler piping utilizing high pressurization to identify leaks.

The purpose of the inspection is to identify:

• Internal corrosion.

• Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC).

• Scale accumulation.

• Sediment buildup.

• Foreign material.

• Obstructions restricting water flow.

• Pipe wall deterioration.

The Contractor shall:

• Access representative piping locations throughout Buildings 302 and 306.

• Record findings of pressurization failures.

• Identify areas requiring cleaning, repair, replacement, or additional investigation.

• Provide digital photos and video files, and written findings.

The Contractor shall coordinate all system shutdowns with facility management and the Fire Department.

• Task 4 - Sprinkler System Monitoring Verification (base and option years)

The Contractor shall verify proper monitoring and supervisory functions.

Services shall include:

• Testing valve tamper switches.

• Testing waterflow alarm devices.

• Verification of supervisory signal transmission.

• Verification of alarm signal transmission.

• Confirmation of communication with the central monitoring station.

• Verification of trouble signal reporting.

All monitoring tests shall be coordinated with facility management and monitoring personnel.

• Task 5 - Preventative Maintenance (base and option years) The Contractor shall perform preventative maintenance necessary to maintain reliable system performance.

Maintenance activities shall include:

• Exercising control valves.

• Cleaning and servicing alarm devices.

• Inspecting and servicing supervisory switches.

• Flushing inspector's test connections where required.

• Verifying operation of drain assemblies.

• Cleaning strainers and associated components.

• Inspecting pipe supports and hangers.

• Task 6 - Initial Deficiency Correction and Repairs (base and option years) The Contractor shall identify and correct all deficiencies discovered during inspections, testing, maintenance activities, and camera assessments.

Deficiencies requiring correction may include:

• Leaking piping or fittings.

• Corroded sprinkler heads.

• Damaged sprinkler heads.

• Missing sprinkler heads.

• Obstructed sprinkler coverage.

• Defective valves.

• Defective supervisory devices.

• Failed waterflow switches.

• Corroded or deteriorated piping.

• Missing signage.

• Monitoring communication failures.

• Code compliance deficiencies.

Repair Requirements

• Repair 3” pipe in building 302

• Minor deficiencies shall be corrected during the inspection visit whenever possible.

• Major deficiencies shall be documented and corrected within thirty (30) calendar days unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer..

• Emergency deficiencies impacting system functionality shall be addressed immediately.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and replacement components necessary to restore the system to operational condition.

• Task 7 - Internal Obstruction Investigation and System Flushing (final option year) The Contractor shall be qualified and capable of performing internal obstruction investigations and system flushing in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 25.

Where conditions identified during pressurization inspections indicate the presence of corrosion, microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), scale accumulation, sediment buildup, foreign material, tuberculation, or other obstructions that may adversely affect sprinkler system performance, the Contractor shall perform additional investigative and corrective actions.

Internal Obstruction Investigation The Contractor shall:

• Conduct internal obstruction investigations in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements.

• Remove and inspect representative sections of sprinkler piping where evidence of obstruction exists.

• Inspect branch lines, cross mains, feed mains, and risers as necessary to determine the extent of deterioration or blockage.

• Document findings through photographs, video recordings, and written reports.

• Evaluate piping for evidence of:

• Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)

• Internal corrosion and pitting

• Scale accumulation

• Sediment deposits

• Foreign material

• Tuberculation

• Reduced waterway capacity

System Flushing When required, the Contractor shall:

• Perform flushing of affected sprinkler piping systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and applicable manufacturer recommendations.

• Coordinate all flushing activities with facility management to minimize operational disruptions.

• Capture and properly dispose of flushed materials in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.

• Verify restoration of normal water flow conditions following flushing activities.

Corrective Recommendations Following completion of the investigation and/or flushing activities, the Contractor shall provide a written report containing:

• Description of findings.

• Photographic documentation.

• Locations inspected.

• Identification of piping sections requiring repair or replacement.

• Recommendations for corrective actions.

• Estimated remaining service life of affected piping, where practical.

Repair and Replacement Where obstruction investigations identify significant deterioration, corrosion, MIC, or blockage that could impair sprinkler system performance, the Contractor shall provide a written repair proposal detailing:

• Scope of repair or replacement.

• Materials required.

• Estimated labor hours.

• Cost estimate.

• Recommended schedule for completion.

Period of Performance:

The base period is expected to begin from the date of award for 12 months, with two (4) option year periods.

Place of Performance:

All work on this contract shall occur at the NOAA/NMFS Galveston Lab Campus located at Buildings 302 and 306.

NOAA Galveston Laboratory 4700 Avenue U Galveston, Texas 77551

Monday through Friday

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Excluding:

• Federal holidays

• Facility closures

• Emergency response activities authorized by NOAA

Any work requiring system shutdowns shall be scheduled and approved in advance by the authorized Government Personnel.

Deliverable Schedule:

All Deliverables will be delivered to Project Lead upon completion with the Period of Performance.

Deliverable Description Quantity/Media Completion Due

Internal Obstruction Investigation Report.

Documentation of piping condition and obstruction findings.

As Required. Within Period of Performance.

Flushing Report - Description of flushing activities, locations, and results.

As Required. Within Period of Performance.

3 Photographic and Video Documentation. As Required. Within Period of

Performance.

Repair/Replacement Recommendation Report.

Recommendations for addressing identified deficiencies.

As Required. Within Period of Performance.

5 Initial Assessment Report.

Overall system condition and As Required. Within 5 business days of assessment. Within deficiency inventory. Period of Performance.

Video Camera Inspection Report. Internal pipe condition assessment with photographs and video findings

As Required.

Within 30 days and Annually after. Within Period of Performance.

Digital Video Files. Electronic copies of all camera inspections

As Required.

Within 30 days and Annually after. Within Period of Performance.

Deficiency Report. Identified deficiencies and recommended corrective actions

As Required. Per Inspection. Within Period of Performance.

Repair Completion Report.

Documentation of all repairs performed.

As Required.

Upon Completion.

Within Period of Performance.

Annual Sprinkler Inspection Report. NFPA 25 inspection results.

As Required. Annually. Within Period of Performance.

Monitoring Verification Report. Verification of alarm and supervisory signal transmission.

As Required. Annually. Within Period of Performance.

Maintenance Log.

Documentation of all services performed.

As Required. Per Visit. Within Period of Performance.

Government-Furnished Resources:

The Government will provide all necessary information, data and documents to the Contractor for work required under this contract as follows:

• Reasonable access to Buildings 302 and 306.

• Available historical inspection records.

• Access to sprinkler riser rooms, valve rooms, and associated equipment spaces.

• Coordination with facility management and monitoring providers as required.

The Government will provide to the Contractor the following equipment, supplies, and similar, necessary to conduct these services and anticipates facility and security access as follows:

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: Provided X Not Provided

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

Security Requirements:

The work for this contract shall occur on a federal government facility. Contractor access shall be coordinated with the project lead identified below.

Applicable Standards:

Safety The Contractor shall:

• Follow all NOAA facility safety requirements.

• Coordinate system impairments with facility management.

• Implement fire watch procedures when required.

• Restore systems to service immediately following testing and maintenance activities.

Acceptance Criteria Work shall be considered acceptable when:

• All inspections, testing, and camera assessments have been completed.

• All identified deficiencies have been corrected.

• Monitoring functions have been verified.

• Required reports have been submitted and accepted by the Project Lead.

• Sprinkler systems are restored to full operational status.

• All work complies with NFPA 13, NFPA 25, NOAA requirements, and applicable AHJ regulations.

Special Requirements:

Coastal Environment Considerations Due to the marine and coastal environment of NOAA facilities in Galveston, Texas, special attention shall be given to identifying corrosion, salt-air related deterioration, microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), and other environmental conditions that may accelerate sprinkler system degradation. The Contractor shall report any conditions that may reduce system reliability or service life and provide recommendations for mitigation.

a. Confidentiality and Data Privacy This contract may require that services contractors have access to Privacy Information. Service 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, is for use by the Government as outlined at FAR 37.111, Extension of Services. If an option is included, it will be exercised as needed at any time during the life of the contract using the rates applicable at the time of exercise. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Required Knowledge and Experience: Certifications and Qualifications The Contractor shall:

• Employ technicians experienced in inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.

• Utilize personnel trained in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements.

• Possess all licenses required by federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

• Maintain applicable insurance coverage throughout the contract period.

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--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 reference. Provide name, address, phone number, and name 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 to be non-compliant to the solicitation.

Factor 3 - FIRM FIXED-PRICE. The proposed prices will be evaluated. The price 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. Quotes should include best and final pricing for all labor and materials to complete the Statement of Work.

Project Lead: Michael Cordova; (409)-682-1126; michael.cordova@noaa.gov

Invoice Approver: Ray Howard; (323) 372-1683; ray.howard@noaa.gov

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) https://www.ipp.gov/

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

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

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

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (NOV 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

(JAN 2011)

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

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

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

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

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 seven (7) 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:

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.

(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:

All work on this contract shall occur at the NOAA/NMFS Galveston Lab Campus located at Buildings 302 and 306.

NOAA Galveston Laboratory 4700 Avenue U Galveston, Texas 77551

(End of clause)

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

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from Estimated 09/24/2026 through 09/23/2027. 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 09/24/2027 09/23/2028 Option Year 2 09/24/2028 09/23/2029 Option year 3 09/24/2029 09/23/2030 Option Year 4 09/24/2030 09/23/2031

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

(End of clause)

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

PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)

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

(a) Definitions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

● Phone: 1-866-288-6558

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

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

● Text: (202) 335-0265

(d) Confidentiality.

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

(e) Remedies.

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

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

2. Requiring the contractor to terminate a subcontract;

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

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

5. Suspension or debarment; or

6. Other appropriate action.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

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

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

"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.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.237-70 CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

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

● Included in NOAA’s locator, and

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

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

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

(End of solicitation and contract language)

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

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

(a) The Government and the contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the contractor to the Government are non-personal services as defined in FAR Part 37, Service Contracting, and…