NOAA Oscar Sette Bridge Deck Replacement

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 1333MK26Q0124 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) which Incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operation Center (MOC), This requisition is to provide NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette (R 335) with Bridge Decking replacement. The solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 336611 with a size standard of 1,300 Employees. The SCA is applicable under Wage Determination No.: 2015-5689 Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021). Your response, technical, and pricing should be forwarded electronically to the Contracting Specialist via email no later than the date and time specified above. When responding, please include the Requisition number in the subject line. To verify receipt of your response, please contact me either by email or phone. Christopher Baker Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov FIRM FIXED PRICE CLIN 0001 – BASE PoP NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette 1.0 INTENT: 1.1 Remove the existing tile and underlayment on the Bridge Deck of NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette. Prepare surface and install pre-purchased LONMARINE (LONSEAL) decking and trim. 2.0 REFERENCES: 2.1 MOC-000-1G, General Requirements for Ship Repair 2.2 Manufacturer’s Technical Data and Installation Instructions for Resilient Sheet Vinyl Deck Coverings 2.3 MIL-PRF-32584, Deck Covering Materials, Resilient (or applicable equivalent for resilient marine flooring) 2.4 Drawing No. OS-830-002, “NOAA Ship Oscar Sette General Arrangement” 2.5 LONSEAL PROFERMA INVOICE 3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS: 3.1 LONMARINE Pre-purchased materials (LONMARINE roll, adhesive, & trim) 4.0 REQUIREMENTS: 4.1 The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, additional materials, consumables, services, tools, supervision, and technical expertise required to accomplish all work in this specification. 4.2 Engage the services of a deck coating specialist to apply the LONMARINE deck system as described in this specification (see Note 6.1). 4.3 Install protective covering to protect the vessel's equipment and to contain the dust generated by this work item within the compartment. Negative ventilation shall be maintained and exhausted to the exterior for all spaces where dust and airborne debris from work is generated. 4.4 Prove all deck drain(s) in the space to be clear and free flowing. Plug the drain(s) to preclude introduction of debris resulting from this work item. (Note: If the bridge deck does not have deck drains, this step can be removed). 4.5 Remove the existing deck material, tile, rubber cove moulding, and chip up the existing underlayment in its entirety. Remove debris from the vessel and properly dispose of it on a daily basis. 4.6 Power tool clean the entire deck, the bulkheads to a line 4 inches above the deck, as well as all foundations and interferences in accordance with Reference 2.1. Vacuum the compartment to remove all dirt and dust generated by the surface preparation activities. 4.7 Inspect the surface preparation with the COR. Inspection shall include the condition of all permanently attached fixtures in way of the deck covering installation. Submit a condition report to the COR listing deteriorated foundations or decking found during the inspection. 4.8 Upon approval of the surface preparation by the COR, apply one (1) coat of 150 zinc primer or equivalent product per flooring underlayment manufacturer's recommendations to all prepared surfaces. The primer shall be 3-4 mils DFT. 4.9 Upon approval by the COR, wipe down the primed surfaces with solvent. When dry, install ultra lightweight underlayment similar to Epmar 1290. The underlayment shall be a minimum thickness per manufacturer's recommendations, fair-in irregularities in the deck (including weld seams, depressions, etc.), and be coved up the bulkheads the lowest 4 inches. All materials shall be specifically intended for shipboard use on steel decking. 4.10 Upon inspection and approval of the underlayment by the COR, install a marine-grade resilient sheet vinyl flooring (pre-purchased Lonseal, or equivalent) in accordance with References 2.2 and 2.3. The flooring shall be installed using the manufacturer’s recommended (pre-purchased) marine-grade epoxy adhesive. Flooring shall be sloped for positive drainage to the deck drains (if applicable) and shall be flash-coved up the bulkheads 4 inches using a cove former. 4.11 All (pre-purchased) seams shall be routed and heat-welded using the manufacturers matching welding thread to create a continuous, watertight surface. The welded seams shall be skived flush with the flooring surface. 4.12 Bubbles, wrinkles, unbonded areas, telegraphing of underlayment imperfections, or poorly welded seams shall be rejected as defects. Such defects shall not be patched. Acceptable corrective action shall be the removal and re-installation of the defective sections. 4.13 Install (pre-purchased) trim against walls and bridge equipment. 4.14 Clean and paint disturbed surfaces to match the surrounding areas. Blow-down and vacuum the entire compartment. 4.15 Remove all protective covering. Clean the compartment and leave in a condition ready for use and meeting sanitary requirements (free of haze, film or other surface contamination). 4.16 Upon completion of the decking renewal, remove the drain plugs and again prove the drains to be clear and free flowing in the presence of the COR. Submit a condition report to the COR listing any drains found to be obstructed. 5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE: 5.1 Ensure all installation, heat-welding, and materials are in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s technical instructions (Reference 2.2). 5.2 Perform a joint walkthrough inspection of the deck replacement with the COR upon completion. 5.3 Protect all new deck coverings following replacement for the duration of the contract period. New flooring that is damaged during the repair period shall be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the COR. 6.0 Notes 6.2 Contractors are encouraged to review ship’s drawings, reference documents, and submit written questions requesting any needed additional details, photos, or measurements necessary to provide an accurate bid package prior to submitting a bid proposal. UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®. (End) CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010) OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO CHRISTOPHER.BAKER@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12:00PM EST/EDT ON 7/3/2025. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of clause) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. 1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are required and can be sent to Christopher.baker@noaa.gov. 2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote and PAGE 1 of their SAM REGISTRATION. 3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability. 4. Acknowledge any solicitation amendments (SF-30), if any. 5. For brand name requirements; Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the specifications with a detail material specification or data sheet, pictures of any requested supply item, and an Authorized OEM letter to sale, distribute or service their products. 6. Provide Copy of Liability Insurance for any services to be performed. 7. Provide at least two references for Jobs performed within the past three years that are same or similar in scope to this requirement. 8.Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria may not be considered. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a). (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following; 1. Technical Acceptability/Capability. Vendors approach to complete the job. 2. Past Performance - Quote shall include at least two references from at least two separate contracts for similar and relevant recent services within the past two years including the name, phone number, full address, and e-mail address of the reference to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services. All Offers will be listed as Neutral Past Performance, unless Past Performance is required to identify best value to the Government. 3. Access to Military Installation, Availability, and Installation timeline. 4. Price (Firm Fixed, to include FOB Destination). The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all basis with payment terms of Net 30. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) NAM 1330-17.203(b) (1) Modify FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items, FAR 52.217-4, Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award, or FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, as applicable, to include the following statement: “Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers or quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement to determine the total evaluated price. This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).” (2) Include the following statement in all solicitations and resultant contracts and orders: “Inclusion of FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, in the solicitation and resultant contract is for use by the Government as outlined at FAR 37.111, Extension of Services. The option will be exercised as needed at any time during the life of the contract using the rates applicable at the time of exercise.” (End of provision) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) (remove if supply) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days. (End of clause) Inclusion of FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, in the solicitation and resultant contract is for use by the Government as outlined at FAR 37.111, Extension of Services. The option will be exercised as needed at any time during the life of the contract using the rates applicable at the time of exercise. FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of provision) This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (EMAIL) no later than May 27 2026, 0900, ED TO Christopher.baker@noaa.gov The Government does not accept responsibility for nonreceipt of email. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to request a confirmation of the email receipt. Contractors are encouraged to register with SAM.GOV vendor notification services as well as the interested vendors list for this acquisition. Quoters must be registered in the SAM,GOV database to be considered for this award. Registration is free and can be completed online at HTTP://WWW.SAM.GOV/. Page 1 of completed SAM.gov registration must be with quote package. FOR additional Clauses and provisions please see attached STANDARD FORM 1449