This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market survey information that will be used for acquisition planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ), REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AND THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT A SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT IN THE FUTURE. ANY PROPOSALS, QUOTES, OR BIDS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice, any follow up information requests, or Government use of the information provided. The Santa Cruz Laboratory (SCL) is a fisheries research facility of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries; Department of Commerce (DOC). The SCL site is approximately 1,000 feet from the coastal surf zone, which is considered a harsh environment for building structures and their systems due to salt air, wind, fog, humidity, and variable weather conditions that accelerate wear. The facility is a two-story, 56,000 square foot building which serves approximately 120 researchers and support staff. Their work consists of laboratory and experimental research designed to manage and conserve marine fisheries resources including marine, coastal, and estuarine habitats. Activities associated with this effort include conferences, meetings, chemical and biological experiments, aquarium “wet” studies, videotape studies, and computer-based modeling and statistical studies. SCL requires the following tasks: Task 1: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services (Firm Fixed Price (FFP)) Task 2: Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for Emergency Generators and Associated Electrical Systems (Firm Fixed Price except for 2.6 Emergency Response and Repair Services) Task 3: HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Systems Preventive Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection Services (Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Except for 4.8 & 4.9 for repair and emergency repairs) Task 4 – Optional Task: Parking Lot Services: Asphalt Sealcoating, Crack Filling, and Striping (Option Year 1 Only) (Firm Fixed Price (FFP)) Task 5 – Optional Tasks (Option Year 1 Only): Storm Lift Station Restoration and Repairs Hydronic Baseboard Radiator Flushing Hose Bibb Flow Investigation and Repair Sanitary Sewer System Survey Task 6: Interior Office Repairs (Option Year 1 Only) A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is provided for informational purposes only. The applicable NAICS code is 561210. INFORMATION REQUESTED: NOAA may utilize the responses to this SSN to conduct additional market research. Information obtained from this SSN, and the subsequent communication with the vendors, if any, may be utilized to assist NOAA in developing a formal solicitation. Please include the following: Name and address of firm. Point of contact – address and phone number. Size of business and any SBA small business certifications (e.g. small, 8(a) program, small disadvantaged business, woman owned, etc.). Experiences that are applicable to the scope of work. Indicate whether your company is likely to provide a quote, should a solicitation arise from this market research. What additional information may by need to consider providing a quote. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Telephone responses are NOT solicited and will not be accepted. No solicitation exists at this time. This SSN is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract, nor will the Government provide reimbursement for the requested information. Please submit your response to Contracting Officer, Rachel Stone at rachel.stone@noaa.gov. Each response shall be no more than eight (8) PDF-pages (excluding the cover page).
