Barrow Observatory Flooring Replacement

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks flooring removal and replacement at the Barrow Atmospheric Observatory in Utqiagvik, Alaska, with proposals due September 24, 2026. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), including Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB).

Place of performance is Utqiagvik, Alaska, with administrative oversight at the NOAA facility in Boulder, Colorado. The scope addresses two water damage repairs: removal and replacement of warped and delaminated 3/8-inch underlayment plywood and laminated static-resistant vinyl flooring in a bathroom damaged by sewage flooding from a toilet, and removal and replacement of soiled insulation, vapor barrier, and soffit materials caused by a cracked floor drain pipe, including decontamination of all affected surfaces and proper debris disposal in accordance with local Utqiagvik waste management regulations. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation to the remote site, with a required 60-day completion period from contract award. Work must comply with the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory Banned Materials List (effective September 2024), which prohibits chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, and other specified compounds. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates (General Decision AK20260001) apply. The NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The PSC code is Z2JZ. The award is firm-fixed-price with an estimated contract value of $45 million and a period of performance from September 30, 2026 to September 29, 2027. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration at the time of offer submission and award. Amendment 1 added Wage Determination AK20260001; Amendment 2 added bathroom dimensions (approximately 12' × 7').