B - - NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facilities Maintenance
ID: 1333MF25Q0001_0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

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Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (Z1AZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide facilities maintenance services for the Auke Bay Laboratory and the Little Port Walter Research Station in Alaska. The procurement includes general maintenance, repairs, and groundskeeping tasks structured over a base period of six months, with the possibility of three additional option periods, each lasting six months. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency at federal research facilities, with a total funding limit of $9 million as per the NAICS code 561790. Interested parties must submit their quotes by January 20, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Christie Lang at christie.lang@noaa.gov.

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    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation requesting quotations for facilities maintenance services at Auke Bay Laboratories in Juneau, Alaska, and Little Port Walter Research Station. It outlines a total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, emphasizing a maximum funding of $9 million in accordance with the NAICS code 561790. The solicitation includes a base period for maintenance services, not exceeding 500 hours over six months, with a commencement date of January 20, 2025, and concludes on July 19, 2025. Additionally, it details three option periods for extending services, each with specific requirements and travel cost limitations of $2,000 for accessing the remote LPW Research Station. Offerors are required to provide technical capability and pricing in their proposals, with emphasis on technical solutions over price. The summary includes important deadlines for submissions and inquiries, specifies the utilization of FedConnect for contract management, and mandates registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility. The document serves as a formal solicitation to enhance operational efficiency at federal facilities in Alaska, aligning with government procurement practices.
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for facilities maintenance services at NOAA's Auke Bay Laboratory in Juneau, Alaska, and the Little Port Walter Research Station (LPW). It requests quotes for non-personal service contracts that include general maintenance, repairs, and groundskeeping tasks, structured over a base period and three option periods, each lasting six months. The solicitation emphasizes that it is a total Small Business Set-Aside, with a small business size standard of $9 million and outlines specific requirements for services under various Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). It details that no funding will be provided for option periods unless modifications are made to the purchase order. The contractor is expected to operate government vehicles and equipment, with travel costs to LPW capped at $2,000 per period. The document highlights evaluation criteria focusing on technical capability and price, indicating the significance of a contractor's ability to meet specified technical requirements. Additionally, it includes clauses on submission processes, payment procedures, and emphasizes the need for safety and compliance in operations. Quotes are due by January 20, 2025, and communication should be directed to NOAA's contracting officer for any questions.
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