INDUSTRIAL HYGENTIST SUPPORT FOR CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION INDUSTRIAL HYGENTIST SUPPORT FOR CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number WE133M12RQ0792 (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through: Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside The associated NAICS code is 541330. The small business size standard is $4.5 M (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial: REQUESTING AN INDUSTRIAL HYGENTIST FOR SUPPORT ON NOAA'S CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM IN NEWPORT, OR. (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: See attached STATEMENT OF WORK (VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance MARINE OPERATIONS CENTER - PACIFIC 2002 SE MARINE SCIENCE DRIVE NEWPORT, OR 97365 Delivery shall be FOB Destination NEWPORT, OR. Period of performance shall be: July 31ST, 2012 through August 1st, 2013. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (March 2012) applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offers are instructed to provide (IX) (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (March 2012), applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Offers will be evaluated by trade-off with the majority of the weight contributed to technical expertise and past performance. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (March 2012) with its quote. The offeror may also complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (March 2012) applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (March 2012) applies to this acquisition. (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644(r)). (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755). (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities(Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513). (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009)(41 U.S.C.10a-10d). (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Mar 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, and Pub. L. 112-41). (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)(E.O.`s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office (46) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996) 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010) 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER's AUTHORITY (APR 2010) 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Please submit quotes electronically via email or fax. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 PM PST on July 30th, 2012 . All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Joshua Dodson. Email address is josh.j.dodson@noaa.gov (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Joshua Dodson. Phone: 541-867-8805 Email: josh.j.dodson@noaa.gov.