Binghampton WFO NWR Syracuse Maintenance
ID: 1305M325Q0096Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)
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    The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking contractors to provide non-personal maintenance services for the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) at the Binghampton Weather Forecast Office in Syracuse, NY. The procurement involves comprehensive maintenance of the NWR transmitter system, including routine and corrective maintenance, documentation of service actions, and the use of government-furnished equipment, with a contract period spanning from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. This service is critical for ensuring the reliability of weather information dissemination, which plays a vital role in public safety. Interested contractors must submit their written quotes electronically by March 14, 2025, and will be evaluated based on their technical approach, past performance, and pricing. For further inquiries, contact Stephanie Mas at STEPHANIE.MAS@NOAA.GOV or call 303-578-6768.

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    The document outlines the Past Performance Questionnaire used for assessing contractors in federal projects. Contractors are required to complete initial sections providing their information, including firm name, contact details, contract specifics, and project relevance. Subsequently, a client reference must evaluate the contractor's performance based on defined rating criteria: Exceeds (E), Satisfactory (S), Unsatisfactory (U), and Not Applicable (N). Key performance factors include quality, schedule adherence, cost control, management effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and overall customer satisfaction. Ratings are supported by comments where applicable, as well as the client's signature and date. This process is designed to ensure accurate contractor assessment while enabling government agencies to verify information and evaluate past performance effectively for future federal grants and RFP submissions, fostering accountability and quality in awarded contracts.
    The document outlines a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-personal maintenance services for the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) at the Binghampton Weather Forecast Office in Syracuse, NY. It requests written quotes for a base year and four optional years, covering all labor, materials, and equipment needed for comprehensive maintenance of the NWR transmitter system. The service periods extend from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with contractors required to provide high-quality service and comply with established operational standards. Detailed requirements include routine and corrective maintenance, documentation of service actions, and the use of government-furnished equipment. Quotes must be submitted electronically by March 14, 2025, with evaluations based on technical approach, past performance, and price. This RFP is open to all sources, ensuring competitive bidding while emphasizing the significance of technical capability in maintaining critical weather broadcast systems. Overall, it represents the government's systematic approach to acquiring essential services that enhance public safety through reliable weather information dissemination.
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