WCDAS Facilities Repairs and Enhancements
ID: REQUIREMENTS-24-5014Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

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https://sam.gov/opp/24bde4a0acb74fd79d745c74f4ed09c9/view
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking information from vendors regarding a potential Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for facilities repairs and enhancements at the Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) in Wallops Island, Virginia. The objective of this procurement is to address critical infrastructure repairs, including electrical and communication systems, utility management, road maintenance, and safety systems, ensuring the continuous operation of essential environmental satellite services. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed project requirements and are advised that this is a request for information only, with no guarantee of a subsequent solicitation. For inquiries, vendors may contact Kirstin Banks at Kirstin.Banks@noaa.gov or Audrey Hogg at audrey.hogg@noaa.gov.

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    PWS_WCDAS Facilities Repairs and Enhancements_RFI.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a 5-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on repairs and enhancements at the Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) in Virginia. The contract encompasses vital infrastructure repairs, including electrical and communication systems, utility management, road maintenance, safety systems, and other facility components essential for NESDIS's continuous operation. Contractors are expected to adhere to strict security protocols, maintain effective project oversight, ensure environmental protection, and execute work according to established safety standards. Each task order under this IDIQ will specify project requirements and completion timelines, with the primary emphasis on minimizing disruptions to government operations. The PWS also delineates specific administrative procedures for proposals, invoicing, and quality control to ensure compliance with government regulations. The overarching objective of this initiative is to guarantee the ongoing functionality and safety of essential environmental satellite operations while promoting efficiency and accountability through structured project management and oversight.
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