Lodging for National SOO and DOH Meeting

Solicitation: EA133W-15-RQ-4007

Agency/Office: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Location: Eastern Region Acquisition Division

Title: Lodging for the National Weather Service (NWS) National Science Operations Officer (SOO) – Development and Operations Hydrologist (DOH) Meeting

Description: This is a combined synopsis/ solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.5 - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The terms and conditions of this requirement are located in the attached solicitation entitled “SF1449 EA133W-15-RQ-4007.” THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED.  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Eastern Region Acquisition Division (EAD), Norfolk, Virginia, is soliciting quotes on behalf of the National Weather Service (NWS)Programs and Planning Division for for the 2015 National SOO and DOH Meeting, in Silver Spring, Maryland from September 13 - 18, 2015. 

All communications and questions shall be conducted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Kolby Harold, at Kolby.Harold@noaa.gov. Questions regarding this requirement are due by 1:00PM Eastern Standard Time, on June 19, 2015.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 721110, with a size standard of $30,000,000.00.

NOAA anticipates one (1) contract award as a result of this solicitation, but reserves the right to make multiple awards. The solicitation and proposed firm fixed price purchase order will issued using FAR Part 12 – Commercial Items, and the Test Procedures identified in FAR 13.5 - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, and will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. 

All responsible sources may submit a quote that shall be considered by the agency. All contractors doing business with this office must be registered with the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) in order to receive an award from this office.  A copy of the solicitation is attached to this announcement as a downloadable .pdf file. Quotes are due June 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM EST. Quotes will be accepted electronically at the following email address: Kolby.Harold@noaa.gov.