43--Fairbanks 21m Filtration System

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Satellite and Information Acquisition Division and Office of Satellite Product Operations, is procuring a 21m Antenna Filtration System for the Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station in Fairbanks, Alaska, under solicitation number 1332KP26Q0054. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item procurement using simplified acquisition procedures, with a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333998, which has a small business size standard of 700 employees. The contract is firm-fixed-price, and award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest price among those deemed technically acceptable, following the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. All contractors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and failure to comply will disqualify them from award. The delivery schedule was amended to require delivery within 175 days after receipt of order, and the contract includes F.o.b. Destination terms, meaning acceptance and risk transfer occur at the Fairbanks site. The system is to be delivered to 1300 Eisele Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712, and inspected and accepted by the government at that location. The Statement of Need, which contains technical specifications, is referenced but not included in the solicitation material, and no detailed packaging, marking, or quality standards are specified beyond alignment with the RFQ and SON. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, and the contracting officer and contract specialist are designated points of contact. Special requirements include compliance with federal security prohibitions and exclusions, restrictions against unauthorized disclosure, adherence to all applicable laws, and strict prohibition against organizational conflicts of interest. Contractors must ensure personnel do not operate under government supervision or control, and must report any potential improper employer-employee relationships within five business days. Representations and certifications are incorporated by reference, including whistleblower protections, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, and policies addressing discrimination in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. All offerors must affirm their small business status through SAM and comply with additional obligations such as annual sexual harassment prevention training and reporting of unpaid federal tax liabilities or felony convictions. Clause deviations related to SAM maintenance, subcontracting, disputes, and security are in effect through