Risk Safety Solutions (RSS) Chemicals - Chemical Inventory Management Tool
ID: FD-2025-046-SN-RBCType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (H968)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f7735d00359e4ead832af0fb434da7f5/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract with The Regents of the University of California for the continued use of the Risk Safety Solutions (RSS) application, a critical chemical inventory management tool utilized by NOAA Fisheries. This tool is essential for tracking chemical inventories, ensuring compliance with federal safety regulations, and enhancing laboratory safety protocols, particularly in adherence to OSHA regulations. The contract will cover subscription services, user training, automated regulatory reporting, and technical support, with a base period from May 3, 2025, to May 2, 2026, and options for two additional years. Interested firms may submit documentation to demonstrate their capabilities within 15 days of publication, and inquiries can be directed to Raynier Camerino at raynier.camerino@noaa.gov or Shawana Randolph at shawana.randolph@noaa.gov.

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    Raynier Camerino
    raynier.camerino@noaa.gov
    Shawana Randolph
    shawana.randolph@noaa.gov
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    Special Notice to SAM.gov FD-2025-046-SN-RBC.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with The Regents of the University of California for the ongoing use of the Risk & Safety Solutions (RSS) application, a chemical inventory management tool used by NOAA Fisheries. This application is crucial for tracking chemical inventories, ensuring compliance with federal safety regulations, and enhancing laboratory safety protocols. The scope includes continuing subscription services, user training, automated regulatory reporting, and technical support with performance reviews. The contract's base period runs from May 3, 2025, to May 2, 2026, with options for two additional years. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested firms may submit documentation to demonstrate their capability within 15 days of publication. Ultimately, NOAA's decision regarding the competitive procurement process remains discretionary. This announcement exemplifies streamlined procurement for specialized tools essential for compliance and safety management in federal agencies.
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