NOAA: Forklift Maintenance and Services for the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, MS

This federal document is Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination No. 2015-5147 (Revision 29, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various service occupations in the Mississippi counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson. The wage determination lists hourly pay rates across numerous job families, including administrative, automotive, health, information technology, and maintenance occupations. It also outlines mandatory employee benefits: - **Health & Welfare:** A standard rate of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week), or a rate of $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave). - **Vacation:** One week of paid vacation after one year of service, progressing up to four weeks after 15 years. - **Holidays:** A minimum of eleven paid federal holidays per year. Additionally, the document specifies requirements for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, minimum wages under Executive Order 13658, night and Sunday differentials for air traffic controllers, hazardous pay differentials (4% to 8%), and uniform allowances ($3.35 per week if maintenance is the employee's responsibility). It also details the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process, which contractors must initiate to establish wage rates for any service classifications required for contract performance that are not listed in this determination.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for establishing a comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services contract for the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) forklift fleet located at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The contractor must provide a certified mobile mechanic, tools, labor, and transportation to service a six-vehicle fleet consisting of Hyundai, Caterpillar, Kalmar, Clark, and Toyota forklifts. Contractor responsibilities include performing manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance (Task 1) and providing on-site diagnostic and repair services within five business days of notification (Task 2). Deliverables include detailed preventive maintenance plans, multi-point inspection checklists, maintenance reports, and the safe, legal disposal of all hazardous waste and replaced parts. Work must be performed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Under the Service Level Agreement, work under $2,500 can be authorized via government purchase card, while work exceeding $2,500 requires a formal purchase order modification. Compensation is based on a predetermined hourly labor rate inclusive of travel and overhead, with parts billed at or below manufacturer list prices. To ensure bidding accuracy, a coordinated site visit is highly recommended. Personnel accessing the facility must be U.S. citizens or green card holders and present REAL ID-compliant identification. The contract term consists of a base year starting in 2026, with four subsequent one-year options.

This solicitation (No. 1305M226Q0178) is a 100% small business set-aside issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on behalf of the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The agency is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for forklift preventative maintenance and emergency repair services. The contract consists of a base year (starting August 1, 2026) and four one-year option periods, extending potentially through July 31, 2031. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible quoter offering the lowest evaluated price that meets or exceeds the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Nikki Smith. The evaluation criteria include personnel qualifications (requiring certified forklift mechanics and valid REAL-ID or federal/military identification), technical approach and capability (including insurance certificates and 5-day on-site response times), past performance (2–3 references), and price. Contractors must maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and provide a unique entity identifier (UEI). Key requirements include compliance with the Department of Labor Service Contract Act, submission of organizational conflict of interest statements, and compliance with NOAA’s Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy training. Invoices must be processed electronically through the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).