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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Non-Personal Services to Provide Indoor Mold Remediation and Cleaning at the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Honolulu in Honolulu, HI.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1333MH25Q0001.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Jan 2025).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 562910. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

(v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:

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Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for mold remediation and cleaning at the Weather Forecast Office Honolulu, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance is 60 days from award date.

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2015-5689, Revision No. 24, dated 12/23/2024, which can be found on: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Period of Performance shall be 60 days from date of award.

Place of Performance is Weather Forecast Office Honolulu located on the campus at the University of Hawaii Manoa, 2525 Correa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822.

(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025), applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5

(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(xv) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 3:00 PM HT (Hawaii Time) on 02/18/2025. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to KATY.REANO@NOAA.GOV.

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to

KATY.REANO@NOAA.GOV.

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®.

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1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO KATY REANO AT KATY.REANO@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE

RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 03:00 PM HT on 02/11/2025. 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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52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

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A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Please contact Dwight Low at DWIGHT.LOW@NOAA.GOV, TEL: 808-725-6087 to set up a time to visit the site. All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to

KATY.REANO@NOAA.GOV.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

mailto:DWIGHT.LOW@noaa.gov mailto:KATY.REANO@noaa.gov

1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Quote documents shall include signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s) to acknowledge the solicitation and any applicable amendments. Email quotes are required and can be sent to KATY.REANO@NOAA.GOV.

2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.

3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.

4. Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria may not be considered.

Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following:

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability

2. Price.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF

QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A

CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following;

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability.

Quote shall include at least two references from at least two separate contracts for similar and relevant services including the name, phone number, full address, and e-mail address of the reference to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work.

The offeror is required to fill out blocks 1-4 and send the attached Past Performance Questionnaire to the references provided by the offeror in their submission, and email the completed survey form directly to (CS/CO email) by the closing date and time of this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to consider past performance report forms received after the due date and time of the solicitation, past performance questionnaires submitted from previous solicitations, and to contact references for verification or additional information.

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, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history, or for whom past performance information is either not available or has not been submitted to the Government, will receive a neutral rating for past performance.

2. Price.

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

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

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

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

NOAA National Weather Service

Weather Forecast Office Honolulu Indoor Mold Cleaning/Removal

1.0 GENERAL

The Mission Statement of the National Weather Service (NWS) is to provide weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings, and impact-based decision support services, for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. In support of this mission, the NWS Pacific Region (PR), Facilities Engineering Branch (FEB), provides facilities support and maintenance throughout the Pacific Region, to include the Weather Forecast Office Honolulu (WFO Honolulu).

1.1 BACKGROUND

Due to employee reports of respiratory issues at the WFO Honolulu, an Indoor Environment Assessment was done to determine the possible cause(s). One of the assessment’s findings of concern was a slightly elevated airborne mold spore count in the Operations Room and Ready Room. This project seeks to clean/remove both airborne and surface mold from these spaces to bring the spore concentration down to within the normal range for unimpacted spaces in Hawaii.

1.2 SCOPE

The scope of this project is to reduce the slightly elevated airborne mold level in the Operations and Ready Rooms by cleaning all interior surfaces and air purification. The WFO Honolulu is located on the campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa at 2525 Correa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

The objective is to decrease the mold spore concentration down to within the normal range for unimpacted spaces in Hawaii (i.e., Condition 1, normal fungal ecology) by remediation per IICRC guidelines. See Figure 1 for location of remediation areas.

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Figure 1 – Remediation Areas Bounded in Red

1.4 SUBMITTALS

a) Microbial Remediation Plan

b) Disinfectants or Biocide Sanitizing Solutions

c) Fungicidal Agents

d) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for All Materials

e) Air Filtration Units

1.4.1 Microbial Remediation Plan

Submit a job specific plan approved by the Contractor’s CIH to the TPOC for final approval prior to start of work. The plan must address the following items at a minimum:

a) Description of materials to be remediated, providing location and quantities (map if available), and methods to be used for remediation.

b) Products: Disinfectants, detergents, biocides, sanitizing solutions, and fungicidal agents (EPA).

c) Containment procedures to include description and locations of engineering controls, to include entry and exit procedures (provide sketch of floor plan showing location of containment barriers). Include locations of AFUs and AFU discharges to the outside.

d) Description of personal protective equipment to be used during the remediation.

e) Construction barricades and barriers in occupied areas.

f) HVAC shutdown and startup schedule. The Government will perform the shutdown and startup as scheduled by the Contractor.

g) Moisture and relative humidity control procedures and equipment.

h) Packaging and disposal procedures.

i) Safety Precautions to include lockout/tagout, fall protection, and fire protection (as applicable).

j) Description of the method to be employed to control cross contamination of areas not in the work areas. Include a risk assessment related to the suitability of people to occupy areas adjoining the remediation area while remediation activities are ongoing.

k) IH Quality Control procedures to include Visual Inspection.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 DISINFECTANTS, BIOCIDES, SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND FUNGICIDAL AGENTS,

(EPA)

Must be EPA Registered for the use detailed in the Microbial Remediation Plan and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification. Provide SDSs to the TPOC for any chemicals that will used during the performance of the work for approval.

2.2 HAZARD COMMUNICATION

Adhere to all parts of 29 CFR 1926.59 and provide the TPOC with a copy of the SDSs for all materials brought to the site.

EXECUTION

2.3 EQUIPMENT

Provide manufacturer's certificate of compliance for all equipment used to contain the microbial contamination.

2.3.1 Respirators

Select respirators from those approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services. Provide personnel engaged in set-up, pre-cleaning, cleanup, handling, and removal of contaminated materials with the appropriate respiratory protection as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134. The Microbial Remediation Plan must consider Table 17.1 in AIHA IMOM08-679 "Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold", which lists the minimum levels of respiratory protection based on the activity and size of the remediated area.

2.3.2 Protective Clothing

Provide all workers with protective clothing as appropriate for the work being accomplished, as required by the Microbial Remediation Plan.

2.3.3 Warning Signs and Labels

Provide warning signs printed in English at all approaches to the work areas (IICRC S500).

Locate signs at such a distance that personnel may read the sign and take the necessary protective steps required before entering the area. Warning signs may be in the form of continuous plastic tape. The warning signs must have black characters on a yellow background.

2.3.4 Dehumidifiers

Install and use dehumidifiers as needed during the remediation to maintain relative humidity below 60 percent in the work area. Drain the condensate water to a permanent drain, or empty as needed to prevent water overflowing from the dehumidifiers (IHFOM, CH 13, Sec. 3).

2.3.5 Air Filtration Units (AFU)

Install and use AFUs with HEPA filters, and manufacturer specified pre-filters, as part of the exhaust ventilation system to develop and maintain the specified desired air pressure differential inside the enclosed work area relative to the outside areas. Acquire and pay for any licenses needed for use of any equipment, including but not limited to, air pressure differential systems and air filtration systems.

a) Replace HEPA filters and pre-filters for AFUs as required to maintain pressurization performance requirements during demolition and cleaning. Do not reuse filters. Bag used filters at a minimum in clear 6 mil (IHFOM, CH 13, Sec. 3) polyethylene bags within the containment and disposed as contaminated waste.

b) Discharge air from any AFUs located in the work area containment to the outside environment when creating a negative pressure containment to create a negative pressure relative to the outside and adjacent work areas not undergoing active remediation of 0.02-inch H2O to 0.04-inch H20 (AIHA IMOM08-679). Discharge air in excess of that required for creating the proper negative pressure to the work area.

The AFUs must provide four to six air changes per hour in the work area (ANSI/IICRC S520). Under no circumstances may air from AFUs discharge to an occupied area. Coordinate location of window sashes or doors required for discharge openings with the TPOC. Exhaust discharge openings may be constructed of plywood and the seals around such opening must be airtight.

c) Seal all exhaust and intake openings in AFUs with one layer of 6 mil (IHFOM, CH 13, Sec. 3) polyethylene sheeting when not in use.

2.3.6 Vacuum Cleaners Equipped with HEPA Filters

Provide vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters designed for continuous operation in order to complete the work in a timely and efficient manner.

Provide vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters designed for continuous operation in order to complete the work in a timely and efficient manner.

a) Provide nozzle attachments as required to adequately remove all dust. As a minimum, nozzle attachments must include crevice and extended bristle brush nozzles. Any vacuum that is not equipped with a HEPA filter must not be used at any time.

b) Provide sufficient vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters designed for continuous operation in the work area during microbial remediation inside the containment area.

c) Provide additional vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters in the enclosed work area during remediation or cleaning work as required by the size (area) of the containment and to maintain timely progress of the work.

2.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1 Pre-Microbial Remediation Work Conference

Meet with the TPOC prior to beginning work to discuss in detail the Microbial Remediation Plan, including work procedures and safety precautions. Once approved by the TPOC, the plan will be enforced as if a part of this SOW. Any variances to the SOW as a result of the plan must be specifically identified to allow for free discussion and approved by the TPOC in writing prior to starting work.

2.4.2 Containment Entry/Exit Procedure

Ensure that each worker and authorized visitor follows entry and exit procedures detailed in the Microbial Remediation Plan.

2.5 CLEANING/REMOVAL PROCEDURES

2.5.1 Protection of Existing Work Areas

Perform work in a manner to minimize the damage or contamination to areas outside or directly adjacent to the work area. Inspect areas inside and outside proposed work areas to identify existing damage and notify the TPOC prior to start of work.

Where materials outside work area are damaged or contaminated as a result of the Contractor’s work efforts as verified by the TPOC using visual inspection or sample analysis, it must be restored to its original condition or decontaminated by the Contractor at no expense to the Government as deemed appropriate by the TPOC. Should adjacent or outside areas become contaminated as a result of the Contractor’s work efforts, stop work immediately. Clean the newly contaminated areas at no additional expense to the Government. The work may proceed at the discretion of the TPOC once the area has been verified by visual inspection as restored.

2.5.2 Remediation Procedures

a) HEPA vacuum all surfaces.

b) Damp wipe all surfaces using clean water or a detergent solution. Avoid over-wetting surfaces/material.

c) Ensure all cleaned surfaces are dried thoroughly.

d) Upholstered Furniture: Clean upholstered furniture that has been exposed to mold spores but does not have visible mold growth by HEPA vacuuming upholstery and wood or metal structure, followed by a damp wipe of semi-porous or non-porous portions of the furniture. Dry furniture thoroughly after cleaning.

2.6 DETAILED SEQUENCE OF WORK FOR MOLD CLEANING/REMOVAL UNDER

CONTAINMENT

NOTE: The Equipment Room 252A must be accessible during all portions of the remediation. Maintain a pathway to/from the Equipment Room (see Figure 1).

Preapproval must be planned for and preapproved obtained from the Meteorologist-In-Charge prior to removing this access.

2.6.1 Preparation for Remediation Work

a) Provide level of containment and PPE required for the remediation based on the Microbial Remediation Plan. See Note above regarding Equipment Room 252A access.

b) Disable all HVAC units and exhaust fans in the area to be remediated. The Government will perform the shutdown and startup as scheduled by the Contractor.

c) Construct containment barriers. Existing walls can be used as a portion of the containment barriers if existing openings in walls (such as doors, wall openings, vents) are sealed using 6 mil polyethylene.

d) Install the AFUs and dehumidifiers.

e) Seal supply, return, and exhaust openings with 6 mil polyethylene sheeting and protect intakes to air handling units. Air handling units are to remain off.

f) Install all equipment needed for removal work in the containment area to minimize egress during demolition.

2.6.2 Cleaning of Settled Spores from Non-Porous/Porous Materials

a) Continue to operate AFUs during cleaning.

b) Clean exposed surfaces.

(1) HEPA vacuum all surfaces.

(2) Damp wipe all non-porous exposed surfaces including polyethylene sheets used to protect materials, external surfaces of ductwork, studs, and floors with clean rage and clean potable water or detergent solution.

(3) Remove poly sheeting inside containment.

(4) HEPA vacuum all surfaces protected by poly sheeting.

(5) Damp wipe non-porous surfaces protected by poly sheeting with clean water or detergent solution.

(6) Clean carpet using procedures previously specified in paragraph Porous

Materials above.

c) Perform post-remedial verification spore sampling by “Environmental Risk Analysis

LLC” (Website: https://enviroriskhawaii.com/ Tel 808-425-0968) to confirm that the mold spore concentration has been decreased down to within the normal range for unimpacted spaces in Hawaii (i.e., Condition 1, normal fungal ecology).

d) Final clearance inspection will be conducted by the TPOC. Clearance inspections will be performed using the procedures detailed in Post-Remediation Inspection/Verification. If areas fail final clearance inspections, additional corrective actions taken by the Contractor will be at no additional cost to the Government.

Maintain containments in place until spaces are inspected and accepted by the Government as being fully remediated. The Government will determine whether additional cleaning is required by the Contractor and whether the clearance process will be repeated.

2.7 FIRE PROTECTION

Provide portable fire extinguishers within the containment area and outside the decontamination unit. Fire extinguishers must be rated for the class of fire hazards in the work area and must be sized for coverage of the areas within the containment. At a minimum, one 10 pound ABC fire extinguisher for every 1,000 square feet must be strategically placed around the containment.

Personnel must be trained for emergency egress and the use of fire extinguishers. Notify fire officials of work activities as required (IICRC S500).

2.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

2.8.1 Contractor Qualifications

Work must be performed by a qualified remediation contractor. Contractor must carry insurance that specifically covers mold remediation.

a) Remediation contractor's on-site supervisor must have one of the following certifications: Certified Microbial Remediator (CMR), Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS), or Applied Microbial Remediation Specialist (AMRS). Qualified supervisor must be onsite whenever active remediation is being performed. Set-up activities may be performed without supervisor present; qualified supervisor must review set-up prior to start of work.

b) Mold remediation workers must be given training in PPE and mold remediation activities as required from their particular job. Microbial Remediation Plan must provide details of worker training.

2.8.2 Waste Management and Removal

Keep the site and work area free from accumulations of dust, waste materials, or rubbish caused by Contractor operations and free from any flammable materials or other sources of fire hazard. Remove all waste materials and rubbish from and about the work site in strict accordance with the specifications and applicable codes and regulations.

2.8.3 Post-Remediation Inspection/Verification

Clean up all debris and dust in interior spaces outside the work area resulting from the Contractor's remediation work.

After all visible accumulations of material and debris are removed from the containment and spore sample analysis shows that the mold spore concentration has been decreased down to within the normal range for unimpacted spaces in Hawaii (i.e., Condition 1, normal fungal ecology)., provide the TPOC a 24-hour notice for a final clearance visual inspection. The TPOC and Contractor's Industrial Hygienist must conduct a thorough visual inspection of the work area. If during this inspection any visible debris or microbial contamination are observed, the Contractor must re-clean the work area without additional cost to the Government.

2.8.3.1 Clearance

a) Clearance Criteria – Clearance will be based on acceptable mold spore concentration (i.e., Condition 1, normal fungal ecology).and visual assessment (all visible mold removed, all visible dust removed) by the TPOC.

b) Failed remediation areas will be recleaned at no additional cost to the Government and the AFUs kept in operation another 12-hours, followed by another visual assessment. Subsequent failures will follow the same routine until a pass condition is secured.

2.9 CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL

2.9.1 Disposal of Material

Dispose of contaminated bagged waste materials removed during this remediation as general construction debris. Follow all applicable local, State, and Federal requirements for the disposal of this material.

2.9.2 Material Packaging

Place waste, as waste is removed, into a disposal container promptly. Disposal containers must consist of at a minimum, two layers of clear 6 mil (IHFOM, CH 13, Sec. 3) polyethylene bags.

Tape bags in a gooseneck fashion to form an airtight seal and label appropriately. Bag waste from vacuums equipped with HEPA filters in 6 mil (IHFOM, CH 13, Sec. 3) polyethylene bags.

2.9.3 Building Exit (Waste Disposal)

HEPA vacuum and damp wipe bags of contaminated waste material prior to removal from the building. When possible, pass the bags directly from the containment or airlock to the outside.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this

SOW.

3.2 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

3.3 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, etc.) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States or the Department of Commerce. The Project Manager shall ensure Contractor employees understand and abide by Department of Commerce established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security.

3.4 REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion (in coordination with the Contracting Officer where practical), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from NOAA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

4.1 REFERENCES

a) AIHA IMOM08-697, “Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold”

b) ASSP Z9.2, “Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust

Ventilation Systems

c) ANSI/IICRC S520, “Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation”

d) NMCPHC IHFOM, CH 13, Sec 3, “Mold Cleanup, Remediation, and Clearance

Sampling”

e) 29 CFR 1910.134, “Respiratory Protection”

f) 29 CFR 1926.59, “Hazard Communication”

g) UL 586, “UL Standard for Safety High-Efficiency Particulate, Air Filter Units

4.2 DEFINITIONS

a) AIHA – American Industrial Hygiene Association

b) AFU – Air filtration unit with High Efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuum and exhaust ventilation equipment with a filter system capable of collecting and retaining microbial contamination ASSP Z9.2. Filters must retain 99.97 percent of particles 0.3 microns or larger as indicated in UL 586.

c) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) – An individual that has been certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ASIH), with professional qualifications and experience as required for an industrial hygienist, as presented in the definition of “Industrial Hygienist”.

d) Containment – Physical separation and engineering controls required to prevent contamination of undamaged materials and occupied areas. The level of containment varies depending on the extent of the contamination.

• Full Containment – Use when contaminated surface area is greater than 100 square feet in both residential and nonresidential buildings. At a minimum, full containment includes the following (ANSI/IICRC S520):

Containment. For non-residential building, the containment includes the area to be remediated, plus enough additional area to allow for all equipment and work activities.

Isolation of Work Areas. Construct polyethylene barriers to isolate the areas to be remediated.

Air Filtration/Pressurization Control. Install AFUs with HEPA filters in the containment. Configure the AFUS with splitters/diverters to allow some of the air to recirculate with the containment. Discharge the remainder of the air directly to outside to maintain an overall negative pressure in the containment of 0.02-inch water column minimum to 0.04-inch water column maximum relative to the outside and other adjacent spaces not undergoing remediation (AIHA IMOMO8-679). AFUs must filter a minimum of four air changes per hour and a maximum of six air changes per hour (ANSI/IICRC S520).

Protection for all items remaining in the containment. Protective devices must prevent physical damage (e.g., scratches and dent(s) and must provide a positive seal to prevent dust from settling in or on the items.

HVAC System. Seal off all supply and return vents. HVAC may need to be shut down to ensure proper seal of the vents.

e) Dehumidifier – Mechanism or machine to remove moister from the air.

f) Detergent – A cleaning agent. The term refers to a prepared compound that may include surfactants, builders, dry solvents, softeners, etc., but does not include true soap.

g) Disinfectants or Biocide Sanitizing Solutions – On of three groups of antimicrobials registered by the EPA for public health uses. The EPA considers an antimicrobial to be a disinfectant when it destroys or irreversibly inactivates infections or other undesirable organisms, but not necessarily their spores.

h) EPA – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

i) Fungal Growth Structure – Portions of fungi indicating active fungal growth is present on a surface. These include spores, conidiophores, hyphae, hyphal fragments, and mycelium.

j) Fungicidal Agents, (EPA) – An EPA registered fungicide that inhibits the spread and growth of mold with the ability to withstand moist and humid conditions.

k) HEPA Filter – A High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter capable of trapping and retaining 99.97 percent of all particulate larger than 0.3 microns.

l) HVAC – Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (System).

m) Microbial Remediation Supervisor – Individual responsible for the execution of the microbial remediation work as defined by the scope of work. This individual must have documented training in microbial remediation and have at least three years of experience in microbial remediation work. Remediation contractor’s on-site supervisor must have one of the following certifications: Council-Certified Microbial Remediator (CMR), or Council-Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) as certified by the American Council for Accredited Certification, or Applied Microbial Remediation Specialist (AMRS), Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) approved equivalent.

n) Non-Porous Material – A material that does not absorb nor is easily penetrated by liquids, especially water. Generally, non-porous materials have a permeable factor of less than one. Some examples are metal, glass, plastic, ceramic tile.

o) Occupied Spaces (Areas) – The phrase “occupied space” within this SOW refers to spaces that are occupied by unprotected non-remediation personnel while work is in progress. It also refers to areas adjacent to work areas that are not currently undergoing remediation.

p) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any material or device worn to protect a worker from exposure to, or contact with, any harmful material or force. PPE must be cleaned or disposed of prior to removal from the remediation work area.

q) Poly – Polyethylene sheet with a minimum thickness of 6 mils (IHFOM, CH 13, Sec. 3).

r) Porous Material – Permeable materials having the physical properties that allow liquids or gasses to pass through. These materials include but are not limited to the following:

gypsum wall board, insulation, wallpaper, ceiling material, stuffed furniture, wicker, fabrics.

s) Pressure Differential Measuring Instrument – Device use to measure the relative pressure difference between the work area/containment and areas outside the work area. For mold remediation, the device must measure accurately in the 0 to 0.04 inch of water range.

t) Semi-Porous Material – A material that can absorb liquids if exposed over long periods of time. The materials include but are not limited to wood, concrete, linoleum, vinyl wall covering, wooden or hardboard furniture, plaster.

u) Work Area – The area where remediation operations are actively performed and controlled to prevent the spread of dust/spores and entry by unauthorized personnel. A work area is the space, group of spaces, or the building, as defined by the Microbial Assessment Survey.

4.3 TEMPORARY CEASE WORK

During the contract period, there may be a time where extreme weather conditions warrant a cease work. The Contracting Officer is the only person who can direct the Contractor to cease work. The Contractor will be given a 48-hour notice to temporarily cease all work by the Contracting Officer. This notice can be via telephone call or email. The telephone call or email shall have a verbal or written response from the Contractor within 24 hours of the proposed cease work.

4.4 SECURITY

The Contractor and/or workers will need to sign in as “visitors” on the Sign-In sheet for every work day that they are there. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all:

Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

4.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is 60 days from the date of award.

4.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The primary place of performance will be at the Weather Forecast Office Honolulu located on the campus at the University of Hawaii Manoa, 2525 Correa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822.

4.7 HOURS OF OPERATION

The hours approved for these services are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on federal holidays, and any other day off designated by Federal Statute, by Executive Order, or by Presidential proclamation. Federal holidays include:

New Year's Day Independence Day Christmas Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Labor Day President's Day Columbus Day Memorial Day Veteran's Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day

4.8 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

The Contractor shall attend a Post-Award Conference with the TPOC no later than 7 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Post-Award Conference is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this contract. The Post-Award Conference will be held via teleconference.

4.9 ANALYSIS REPORT

The Contractor shall provide an analysis report to the TPOC via electronic mail. This report shall include a summary of all work performed, analysis of all samples, and any Contractor concerns or recommendations.

The report shall include the following: an executive summary, sampling methodology, surface and air sampling results, professional interpretation of results, conclusions, and recommendations based upon the visual observations and measurements.

Laboratory credentialing information, laboratory sampling results, and the qualifications of the Contractor performing the sampling shall be included in appendices.

4.9.1 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with NOAA workstations (e.g., Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Applications).

5.0 CONTACTS

5.1 Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) - To be advised at award

5.2 On-Site Points of Contact - To be advised at award

6.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract.

7.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall consider items in BOLD as having mandatory due dates. Items in italics are deliverables or events that must be reviewed and/or approved by the TPOC prior to proceeding to next deliverable or event in this SOW.

ITEM

SOW

REFERENCE DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY DISTRIBUTION

1 5.8 Post-Award Conference Within 7 days after award N/A

2 1.4 Submittals Within 7 days after Post-Award Conference TPOC

3 3.2.1 Pre-Microbial Remediation Work Conference

Within 7 days after Government Receipt of Submittals

N/A

4 5.9 Analysis Report Within 7 days after final inspection TPOC

**END OF STATEMENT OF WORK **

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1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

02/05/2025

1 61

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

NWS Field Delegates 60 Days After Award

NOAA NWS PACIFIC REGION

FACILITIES ENGINEERING GROUP

1845 WASP BLVD, BLDG 176

HONOLULU

HI 96818

808 725-6023KATY REANO

02/18/2025 1500 HT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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0001 Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for mold remediation and cleaning at the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Honolulu in Honolulu, Hawaii, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance is 60 days from date of award Product/Service Code: S222

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

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

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a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

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Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Services, Non-Personal, to provide all equipment, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for mold remediation and cleaning at the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) Honolulu in Honolulu, Hawaii, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance is 60 days from date of award Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: S222

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024)

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

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

(AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (MAY 2024)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (FEB 2021)

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

(MAY 2024)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. (MAY 2024)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997)

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

1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (Deviation 2024-03) (Oct 2023) (Deviation 2023-03) (Dec 2022) (Deviation 2021-06) (Sept 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial Products and Commercial Services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

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(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Nov 2021), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2020) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

__ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Award (Jun 2020). (Pub.

L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_(9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title

II).

_X (11) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub.

L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

__ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022 (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (17) [Reserved] _X_ (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

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