Z--Expansion of the PIFSC Glider Lab, JBPHH

The solicitation for the expansion of the PIFSC Glider Lab at NOAA’s Inouye Regional Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, is issued as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under solicitation number 1305M326Q0332 and is set aside entirely for small businesses as defined under NAICS code 236220 with a 500-employee size standard. The work involves site investigation, structural modifications, equipment installation, and integration of commercial-grade materials including Type 304 stainless steel and ADA-compliant thresholds, all to be completed within 30 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor must ensure all work complies with JBPHH security protocols, building codes, and environmental standards, while maintaining minimal disruption to ongoing scientific operations. All personnel must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with unescorted access to the base, and contractors are solely responsible for obtaining DBIDS credentials and daily site sign-in, with no sponsorship provided by NOAA. Key deliverables include functional verification performed in the presence of the Technical Point of Contact, repair of any damaged surfaces, and a minimum one-year warranty on all installations. The contract requires strict adherence to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations and the Buy American Statute, with material data sheets submitted for prior approval. Labeling for cable tags must meet industrial-grade specifications using non-conductive, flame-retardant materials with smear-proof ink and approved attachment methods, though no barcoding or MIL-STD packaging requirements apply. Offerors must submit technical approach, price quote, and past performance documentation via email to Jenna Taulman, the Procuring Contracting Officer, by the deadline of August 7, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted on a trade-off basis, prioritizing technical capability and past performance alongside price reasonableness, not as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement. Representations on size status, UEI registration in SAM, and socioeconomic certifications are mandatory, with affirmative responses triggering compliance reporting obligations. Payment will be processed exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Kevin Wong, will serve as the primary technical liaison, with no separate COTR assigned. The contract includes performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value and incorporates clauses addressing security, identity verification, subcontractor conduct, and delinquent tax liability, with no explicit options or modification language beyond existing FAR provisions.