J--CHS - Autoclaves and Boiler Maintenance

This contract, identified by solicitation number 1305M226Q0086, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for the annual and quarterly preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair of two Steelco autoclaves and one Sussman steam boiler located at the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, SC. The work scope includes emergency response within four hours during normal business hours, operator training, troubleshooting, parts replacement, and compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-4427 Revision 32. Technicians must be qualified to work on ASME pressure vessels, 480V three-phase electrical systems, PLC controls, and manufacturer-specific equipment, with all tasks performed on-site at the laboratory. The contract has a base period running from September 23, 2026, through September 22, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending potential performance through September 22, 2031. It is evaluated under a lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical acceptability and past performance being pass/fail criteria that must be met before price is considered. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 7, 2026, to the designated contracting officer, and all quotes must remain valid for 60 days. The contract is a non-personal services agreement, with the contractor responsible for all labor, tools, materials, and supervision without government direction of personnel. Work is restricted to weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., excluding federal holidays, with emergency exceptions. Special requirements include adherence to NOAA and Department of Commerce security policies, environmental management system compliance, full contractor liability for subcontractor wage compliance under Executive Order 14026, and an explicit exemption from cybersecurity certification requirements. The contractor must guarantee all work and remedy any defects at no additional cost. Invoicing must be submitted through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with payments handled by EAD-SAP in Norfolk, VA. While pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, award will be determined based on the lowest responsive, technically acceptable offer.