Purchase of Galvanized Steel Wire for PMEL
ID: 1305M325Q0095Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Steel Wire Drawing (331222)

PSC

IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS (9640)

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 quotations for the purchase of 50 reels of galvanized steel wire rope, which will be utilized by the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL). The procurement requires that the wire meet stringent technical specifications suitable for deployment with NOAA’s mooring systems, and it must be delivered by April 30, 2025, with early delivery preferred. This initiative is categorized as a total Small Business Set-Aside, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting local businesses while adhering to the "Buy American-Supplies" regulation, which mandates verification of domestic manufacture. Interested offerors must submit their quotations electronically by March 14, 2025, and can contact Stephanie Mas at STEPHANIE.MAS@NOAA.GOV or 303-578-6768 for further information.

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    This government solicitation outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of 50 reels of galvanized steel wire rope with a watertight polypropylene jacket, required by the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) operated by NOAA. The key requirements include delivering the items by April 30, 2025, with early delivery preferred. This procurement is categorized as a total Small Business Set-Aside, with specifications mandated by the "Buy American-Supplies" regulation requiring verification of domestic manufacture for all products. The wire must meet stringent technical specifications to be suitable for deployment with NOAA’s mooring systems used for oceanographic and meteorological data collection. Offerors must submit their quotations electronically by March 14, 2025, including completed forms verifying their compliance with various federal provisions concerning representation and certifications. The evaluation criteria focus on price, specifications, place of manufacture, and delivery time. The award will likely be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable bidder. Overall, this RFQ emphasizes the government's aim to support local businesses while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and the high standards required for environmental research initiatives.
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