SAM #1333MF26Q0069

NOAA NWFSC Solicitation for Compressed and Liquefied Gases for Analytical Chemistry Equipment

NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) is seeking a supplier for compressed and liquefied gases to operate analytical chemistry equipment used in high-priority science and research. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) - Environmental and Fisheries Sciences Division - Products Requested: - Compressed gases (including liquid nitrogen and oxygen) - Part number: 7540-01-152-8067 - Cylinder sizes specified in attachments - Delivery to designated rooms at the Montlake Facility, Seattle, WA - Contract Structure: - Base year plus four 12-month option years - Annual pricing required for each year - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with Buy American requirements; vendors must verify country of manufacture - Timely delivery within three business days - Compliance with safety standards - Mandatory sexual assault and harassment training for contractor employees - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; details on product types and quantities are referenced in attachments - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 325120 - Technical acceptability determined by meeting requirements in the Statement of Need - Firm-fixed pricing, FOB Destination - Site visits recommended but not required

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOAA NWFSC Compressed Gases (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 1333MF26Q0069 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for compressed gases in order to operate analytical chemistry equipment for the measurement of chemical constituents as part of high-priority science and research. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 325120. The small business size standard is 1,200 Employees. The Government intends to award a low-priced, technically acceptable, single-award firm-fixed-price purchase order on an all-or-none basis with payment terms of Net 30. 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). Firm-Fixed Price CLIN 0001 - Base Year: Purchase of compressed gases to operate analytical chemistry equipment for the measurement of chemical constituents as part of high-priority science and research in accordance with the Statement of Need. Delivery during 12 months from the award date, estimated from 07/31/2026 to 07/30/2027. CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1: Same as above, estimated from 07/31/2027 to 07/30/2028. CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2: Same as above, estimated from 07/31/2028 to 07/30/2029. CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3: Same as above, estimated from 07/31/2029 to 07/30/2030. CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4: Same as above, estimated from 07/31/2030 to 07/30/2031. All offered products must meet the requirements of Buy American. Provide verification of the country of manufacture for offered products. (iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102). See attached Statement of Need which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1 – 4. INVOICES TO BE BILLED IN ARREARS VIA IPP. PROVIDE UNIT PRICE AND ANNUAL PRICING FOR EACH BASE AND OPTION YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD. (iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47). Delivery within the period of performance shall be FOB Destination to the addresses: Montlake Facility Room 227E and the Oxygen Room (235E), Liquid Nitrogen delivered next to Room 227E just inside the delivery door, and Liquid Oxygen (180L) to the Poly Shed/South Side of the Montlake campus. Address: Northwest Fisheries Science Center 2725 Montlake Blvd E Seattle WA, 98112 The start date is an estimate and is subject to funding approval. If delayed, a shortened period or updated quote may be requested. Period of performance: Base Year: 12 months from Date of Award (DOA). Option Period 1: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA. Option Period 2: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA. Option Period 3: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA. Option Period 4: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA. Place of Performance: Northwest Fisheries Science Center 2725 Montlake Blvd E Seattle WA, 98112 (v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)) can be found on the Request for Quote Form SF18 attachment in Section 5 Other Contract Terms and Conditions. RFO 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) (Deviation Jan 2026) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. Failure to inspect shall not be grounds for a claim after award. A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Contact Jonelle.Gates@noaa.gov to set up a visit. Questions during the visit should be sent to raynier.camerino@noaa.gov. (vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)) can be found on the Request for Quote Form SF18 attachment in Section 4 Contract Terms and Conditions. (vii) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 1700 EST on 07/27/2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to raynier.camerino@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 RECEIPT. (viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c). Per NOAA Deviation 2025-02/03: System updates may lag policy updates. Entities are not required to update their registration in SAM to remove representations not included in agency solicitations. Instructions to Offerors Addendum to RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (Deviation Jan 2026) NOTICE TO QUOTERS: Follow instructions for submitting quotations. Failure to include all required information may result in rejection. Email quotes to raynier.camerino@noaa.gov in PDF or Word format before the deadline. Ensure active registration in SAM (https://sam.gov/content/home). Include: Signed SF 18 and SF 30(s) Quoter's UEID/CAGE CODE Responses to each item below, assuming no prior knowledge of the offeror. Evaluation criteria are of equal value and based on pass/fail. Include detailed information about the offer. Technical Acceptability/Capability: Meets the specifications in the Statement of Need. Firm-Fixed Price: Include FOB Destination pricing. The Government will award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price order on an all-or-none basis with Net 30 payment terms. RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026) Submit offers before the specified time, including: Solicitation number Offeror's name, address, phone UEI and EFT indicator if applicable Evaluation information Responses to representations and certifications Statement of agreement with terms and conditions Offer validity: 60 days unless specified otherwise. Late offers are not considered unless accepted before award. Offers may be withdrawn before award. The Government may evaluate offers without discussions and reject any or all offers. Post-award debriefings will disclose evaluation details and rationale for award. Evaluation RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Deviation Jan 2026) Quotes will be evaluated based on price and the factors in paragraph (a) using Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. The Government will award to the responsible Quoter whose quote is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. Evaluation is pass/fail based on: Technical Acceptability/Capability: Meets the specifications in the Statement of Need. Firm-Fixed Price: Includes FOB Destination pricing. Options will be evaluated by adding total option prices to the base price. The Government may reject unbalanced pricing and is not obligated to exercise options. Notice of Award: A written notice mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the acceptance period will result in a binding contract. The Government may accept offers before the expiration unless a withdrawal is received.

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