Aquarium Maintenance Services
ID: RFI-1738898Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/62d432d0083d4c0497d10e4cd9fcc551/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide aquarium maintenance services for a 125-gallon saltwater coral reef environment located at their Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. The maintenance services will include health inspections of livestock, water chemistry adjustments, saltwater exchanges, aesthetic cleaning, and biweekly delivery of 40 to 50 gallons of Reverse Osmosis/Deionized water. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the ecological balance and functionality of the aquarium, which is already established with fish and coral. Interested vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their DUNS number in their proposals, with the anticipated contract period running from March 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and the potential for four additional option years. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Michelle Brebnor at michelle.brebnor@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle Brebnor
    michelle.brebnor@noaa.gov
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    Fish Tank Photos 1.pdf
    RFI - AquariumsMaintenanceServices.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for aquarium maintenance services for a 125-gallon saltwater coral reef environment located at their Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in Silver Spring, MD. The proposed service plan requires contractors to perform a range of tasks, including health inspections of livestock, water chemistry adjustments, saltwater exchanges, and aesthetic cleaning. Invoicing will occur monthly per service visit, with separate billing for livestock purchases based on market prices. Access to restricted areas of the facility will require prior scheduling, and specific parking regulations apply for service visits. Vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for the contract and provide their DUNS number in their proposal. The anticipated contract period spans from March 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with potential for four additional option years. This RFI outlines the necessary qualifications and operational details crucial for prospective contractors interested in providing these specialized maintenance services, emphasizing both compliance and service quality.
    RFI Questions- Aquarium.pdf
    The document details a Request for Information (RFI) regarding an existing aquarium that is already established with fish and coral. The aquarium currently operates with a multimodal filtration system, including a custom sump reservoir that supports various filtration components and temperature control. The facility requires delivery of 40 to 50 gallons of Reverse Osmosis/Deionized water biweekly. A contractor provides maintenance services every two weeks and monitoring of the aquarium. The document outlines practical aspects of service, such as the acceptability of services during business hours, the presence of facilities for disposing of old water, and the requirement for background checks for technical staff. A site visit is anticipated to be organized following the release of a solicitation to assess the aquarium further and obtain updated photos. Overall, the purpose of this RFI aligns with market research efforts to clarify service requirements and engage with potential vendors for aquarium maintenance and care, essential for ensuring its proper functionality and ecological balance.
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