SON Compressed Air Services (23-298).docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

Atlantic & Caribbean Reef Fish Branch Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division Scuba Diving Compressor Service

NF-FN7300-23-01892

I. Background/Overview:

The work requested is the annual service of the Mako 5406 and Nuvair Voyager II compressors as required by each manufacturer's operating manual and by the NOAA Diving Program. The contract being pursued is with Compressed Air Supplies and Equipment Inc., a small local business. There is a long history with Compressed Air Supplies and Equipment Inc. providing high quality service and expertise that provides a level of confidence in the servicing of equipment that is vital to dive operations and is considered life support equipment. Compressed Air Supplies and Equipment Inc. has serviced the Nuvair Nitrox compressor since it was purchased in 2019. They have been servicing the Mako Air compressor for over 10 years. The familiarity with the equipment and long standing servicing history with both compressors allows them to provide the annual servicing with a higher level of insight and competency. A detailed record of all repairs and individual features from each compressor is also kept. They also are the closest local company saving on the travel rate for the technician and provide all parts necessary for the servicing at a fair market rate. Repeatedly Compressed Air Supplies and Equipment Inc. has provided excellent diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.

In addition to providing the annual servicing, Compressed Air Supplies and Equipment Inc. will also provide repair services to the Mako 5406 and Nuvair Voyager II, and the associated bank and fill systems as needed.

II. Scope of Work

1. The work expected to be accomplished is a full annual service work up and inspection of both compressors and the associated bank and fill systems and to provide all replacement parts necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of the equipment.

2. Provide diagnostics and repair services as needed to the Mako 5406 and Nuviar Voyager II and their associated bank and fill systems.

III. Tasks

· Check all general operations of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check general start-stop function of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Change Air Intake of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Remove, test, and re-install all safety valves of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Pressure test & check Final Shut Down PSI of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check Inter-stage & Oil Pressures of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check High Temperature Shut Down of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check Low Oil Shut Down of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Change Oil and Oil Filter of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check oil drive belt if so equipped of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Change Breathing Air Filters of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check Inter-coolers for leaks & if brackets secure of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Change Separator Elements of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check ACD-Auto Drain & Dump Times of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check & tighten electrical connections of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check & record full load amps of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check Main Drive Belts of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check & Calibrate C0 Monitor of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check Securus Functions of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check PMV & check valves of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Record Inter-stage pressures, oil pressure, hours of the Nuvair Voyager II

· Check all general operations of the Mako 5406

· Check general start-stop functions of the Mako 5406

· Change Air Intake of the Mako 5406

· Remove, test, and re-install all safety valves of the Mako 5406

· Pressure test & check Final Shut Down PSI of the Mako 5406

· Check Inter-stage & Oil Pressures of the Mako 5406

· Check High Temperature Shut Down of the Mako 5406

· Check Low Oil Shut Down of the Mako 5406

· Change Oil and Oil Filter of the Mako 5406

· Check oil drive belt if so equipped of the Mako 5406

· Change Breathing Air Filters of the Mako 5406

· Check Inter-coolers for leaks & if brackets secure of the Mako 5406

· Change Separator Elements of the Mako 5406

· Check ACD-Auto Drain & Dump Times of the Mako 5406

· Check & tighten electrical connections of the Mako 5406

· Check & record full load amps of the Mako 5406

· Check Main Drive Belts of the Mako 5406

· Check & Calibrate C0 Monitor of the Mako 5406

· Check Securus Functions of the Mako 5406

· Check PMV & check valves of the Mako 5406

· Record Inter-stage pressures, oil pressure, hours of the Mako 5406

Provide diagnostics and repair services as needed to the Mako 5406 and Nuviar Voyager II and the associated bank and fill systems.

IV. Period of Performance The base period is expected to begin no more than 15 business days from the date of award for 12 months.

If repair work is needed, diagnostic services and repair (depending upon part availability) will be provided within 4 days.

Option Year 1: One year following the base period Option year 2: One year following option year 1 Option year 3: One year following option year 2 Option year 4: One year following option year 3 V. Place of Performance The place of performance will be the SEFSC Miami dive locker and Compressed Air Supplies and Equipment Inc facility. The SEFSC facility is located at 75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami FL 33149.

VI. Deliverable Schedule All Deliverables will be delivered to the Project Lead upon completion.

VII. Government-Furnished Resources The Contractor shall use Government furnished facilities, property, equipment and supplies only for the performance of work under this contract, and shall be responsible for returning all Government furnished facilities, property, and equipment in good working condition, subject to normal wear and tear.

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

N/A

VIII. Security Requirements N/A IX. Applicable Standards Vendor must adhere to the servicing and maintenance requirements established in Mako 5406 and Nuvair Voyager II manufacturer's operating manual as well as additional requirements specific to the NOAA Diving Program.

X. Special Requirements N/A

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.

c. IT Security N/A

d. Section 508 Compliance N/A XI. 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).

XII. Required Knowledge and Experience:

The vendor must have extensive experience and certification pertaining to the installation, operation, maintenance, and service requirements of Mako and Nuvair compressors in order to successfully provide the deliverables.

XIII. 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: (adjust per requirement) Factor 1--EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS: The proposal will be evaluated based on the required knowledge and experience as well as required certifications.

Factor 4 - COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements.

Project Lead:

Caitlin Langwiser, caitlin.langwiser@noaa.gov, (860) 480-0614 XIV. Contractor's invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor.

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

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

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

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

(vi) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(vii) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment, Bill of Lading (BOL) invoice showing exact charges if freight exceeds $100. The government will only pay exact costs for freight when the charge exceeds $100, must be supported by airway or BOL invoice)

(viii) Upon completion of the services under this purchase order, the Vendor shall submit their final invoice. The final invoice must include the words “FINAL INVOICE.” Upon receipt of the final invoice and Government acceptance of the invoice and deliverables, the Government will process the final invoice for payment and commence closeout procedures.