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. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This synopsis/solicitation 1305M223QNCNS1362 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Hollings Marine Laboratory, 331 Fort Johnson, Charleston, SC 29412 has a requirement to replace the facilities two skid mounted duplex fuel pumps sets, fuel monitoring system and all associated FSC controls.

This RFQ is 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a Size Standard of $19M.

Period of Performance – 120 Days after Contract Award

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offer (LPTA). Quote shall include all costs associated with the CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor’s quote.

Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote:

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;
2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror;
3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;
4. A list of Key Personnel, names, titles, and contact information shall be provided.
5. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, and;
6. Completed Past Performance Reference form.

A contract issued as a result of this solicitation shall incorporate the Department of Labor Wage Number 2015-4427,
Revision Number 24, dated July 10, 2023.

All questions must be submitted in writing to Wendy.Culbreth@noaa.gov by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on August 17, 2023. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Contractors are encouraged to register with the Contract Opportunities Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within Contract Opportunities where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 4:00 P.M. Eastern on August 21, 2023; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to Wendy.Culbreth@noaa.gov.

The anticipated award date is on or about September 5, 2023.

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.

** Please note: Upon contract award and before any service begins, the contract issued requires the Contractor to provide evidence meeting the NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy in accordance with the NOAA Acquisition Manual (NAM) Contract Clause 1330-52.222-70.**

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