N--Services to replace manhole covers & security gate
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This contract is a combined synopsis and solicitation for non-personal services to replace three manhole covers and frames and the main entrance security gate at the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19.0 million, and it is issued as a firm-fixed price request for quotation under FAR Part 12. The work must be completed within 90 days from the Notice to Proceed, with performance expected to begin no later than 90 business days after receipt of that notice, although faster completion is preferred. The contract covers two line items: CLIN 0001 for replacing the manhole covers and frames, where Manholes 1 and 2 must be constructed from recycled resin composite, glass fiber plastic, or equivalent, and Manhole 3 from cast iron, and CLIN 0002 for installing a turnkey cantilever security slide gate with specified heavy welded steel framing, new vehicle gate loops, and painting to match the existing fence line. A detailed Statement of Work, supporting photographs, blueprints, and the Davis-Bacon Act General Decision PR20260037 Rev 01 are incorporated by reference, and all quotes must include signed Construction Order Certifications and comply with the SF 18 template. The solicitation requires all offerors to maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and quotes must be submitted electronically to kirsten.keen@noaa.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. MDT on July 23, 2026, following an amendment that extended the original deadline. Quotes may be submitted on the SF-18 form or company letterhead, but must include signed SF-18 and SF-30 documents acknowledging amendments. A payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required for quotes exceeding $35,000. Evaluation will be based on technical approach and relevant experience, with price assessed for completeness and reasonableness but not scored, under a trade-off award process. Contractors must comply with labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act and related clauses, OSHA safety standards including fall protection, local and federal codes, and the Buy American Act for construction materials. A site visit is strongly encouraged to understand site conditions, and all
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Amendment 0003
This amendment 0003 is to attach the Question & Answer (Q&A) document and an updated Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW adds two additional tasks. CLIN 0003 will be to replace the pedestrian access gate and the post it attaches to when the gate is closed per the SOW. CLIN 0004 will be to paint the entrance fence per the SOW. Additional images are attached for these additional tasks. Please provide pricing for all four CLINs as well as the total for all of the work. Please see the updated Q&A document and SOW for further details.
End of Amendment 0003
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Amendment 0002
This amendment is to extend the closing date of this posting.
The posting will be extended until 07/23/2026 at 10:00am MDT.
An additional amendment will be released soon with the Q&A document and an updated Statement of Work.
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Amendment 0001
This amendment is to make two corrections.
1. The Description posted on SAM.gov and the Combined Synopsis in Section 2 incorrectly states in (iv) that work must begin within ninety (90) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. It should have stated that work must begin within ten (10) days after award.
2. The phone number provided for Wilfredo Munoz is incorrect in (viii) of the Description in SAM.gov and in the Combined Synopsis in Section 2. The best phone number to use to reach Wilfredo to schedule the site visit is 787-253-4586.
There are no other changes at this time.
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THERE IS NO INCUMBENT; THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT.
CONSTRUCTION COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Non-personal services to replace manhole covers/frames (new frames must match the existing manhole sizes) and to replace the main entrance security gate at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in San Juan, PR per the attached Statement of Work.
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1305M326Q0184 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for the replacement of three manhole covers/frames and main entrance security gate at the NWS in San Juan, PR.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 238990. The small business size standard is $19.0M.
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
CLIN 0001 – Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for the replacement of three (3) manhole covers and frames (new covers must match the existing manhole sizes) at the NWS WFO in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Period of Performance: 90 Days from Notice to Proceed, but sooner is desired.
CLIN 0002 – Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for the replacement of the main entrance security gate at the NWS WFO in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Period of Performance: 90 Days from Notice to Proceed, but sooner is desired.
(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102).
THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) IS ATTACHED. MANHOLE COVER PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED. SECURITY GATE PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED.
THE DAVIS-BACON ACT GENERAL DECISION (GD) PR20260037, REVISION 01, POSTED ON 05/18/2026, WILL BE INCORPORATED AND MAY BE VIEWED AT WWW.SAM.GOV.
COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ATTACHED CONSTRUCTION ORDER CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENT OF QUOTERS DOCUMENT ALONG WITH THE QUOTE.
SEE THE ATTACHED SF 18 CONSTRUCTION TEMPLATE WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ALL QUOTERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.
QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.
A PAYMENT BOND OR IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE REQUIRED UNLESS YOUR QUOTE IS UNDER $35,000.00.
(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47).
Work must begin within ninety (90) business days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. “Work” includes ordering parts and equipment not already in stock and necessary to perform the work. Project is to be completed no later than 90 Days from Notice to Proceed but sooner is desired.
The purchase order award date is an estimate. If there is a significant delay in awarding this contract, an updated quote may be requested.
Place of Performance is:
National Weather Service Forecast Office
4000 PR-190
Carolina, PR 00979.
(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition can be found in the attached SF18.
(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition can be found in the attached SF18.
(vii) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 10:00am MDT on THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to kirsten.keen@noaa.gov.
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.
(viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c).
SITE VISIT INFORMATION
A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
To set up a time to visit the site, please contact the following:
Wilfredo Munoz, Electronic Systems Analyst
Ph: 240-653-9542 (O)
Email: wilfredo.munoz@noaa.gov
All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to KIRSTEN.KEEN@NOAA.GOV.
Per NOAA Deviation 2025-02/03: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Contracting officers will not consider those representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
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