NOAA, NEFSC, NMFS, Freezer/Chiller and Freezer Unit Purchase

The Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Norfolk, VA is soliciting quotes, on behalf of the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).

The National Oceanic Atmospheric (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Northeast Fisheries Observer Program (NEFOP) collects marine mammal, sea turtle, seabird, fish and shark species for scientific research. The observers collect specimens at sea while observing aboard commercial fishing vessels from Maine to North Carolina, USA. The samples are stored at the facility in Falmouth Technology Park. Most of the samples are temporarily stored and then transported elsewhere for research purposes. Freezing and chilling facilities are an integral component in the training and research program.

This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the acquisition is 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 750 employees. The solicitation and proposed fixed-price contract will be issued utilizing FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program For Certain Commercial Items. The Award will be made to the quoter whose quote meets all Specifications and solicitation requirements and is judged to be the best value, by an integrated assessment of price and other evaluation factors listed in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is May 2015. Hard copies of the RFQ will not be issued. It is incumbent upon contractors to monitor FEDBIZOPPS for the release of the RFQ, Statement of Work, and all subsequent amendments. To be eligible for award, quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov; quoters must also obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and provide it with the quote. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. For information concerning this acquisition, please forward inquiries via e-mail to Amy McLiverty, Contract Specialist, at Amy.L.McLiverty@noaa.gov.