N--Electrical installation services for Auke Bay Labo

The contract encompasses electrical installation services at the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Auke Bay Laboratory in Juneau, Alaska, specifically for the installation of a Delta-T 20-ton chiller unit and twenty-four new lighting fixtures complete with associated wiring, control boxes, and electrical panels. The work is classified as a non-personal services contract under NAICS code 238210 and is set aside exclusively for small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5. The performance period is strictly limited to 60 days following contract award, with all installation and delivery required to be completed at the Auke Bay Laboratory located at 17109 Pt. Lena Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801. The contract is awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, where proposals must pass mandatory technical approach and experience criteria before price is considered, with the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer selected unless a higher-priced proposal provides clearly better value. Payment will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) on a monthly in-arrears basis under Net 30 terms, and all invoices must be submitted via IPP unless a formal written exception is approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractors are required to comply with numerous federal and NOAA-specific regulations, including the Service Contract Act, which mandates adherence to minimum wage and safety standards, and must classify any unlisted labor categories through reasonable skill comparison to existing wage determinations. Employees must complete mandatory sexual assault and harassment prevention training within 30 business days of assignment and annually thereafter, with evidence submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Compliance with NOAA’s security prohibitions and exclusions certifications is required, and contractors must ensure subcontractors are bound by the same terms. Personnel must not be under continuous government supervision, must not exercise discretionary authority on behalf of the government, and must adhere to all Department of Commerce and NOAA facility access rules and safety regulations. Contractors must submit electronic quotes via email to Jason Jenks at NOAA by June 17, 2026, and are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit to fully understand local conditions. All proposals must include the solicitation number, Unique Entity Identifier, contact information, EFT indicator if applicable, completed non-SAM certifications, and a written affirmation of agreement with all terms. The contract includes clauses on whistleblower protections, unauthorized obligations, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, protest