Opportunity
SAM #1305M326Q0426
NOAA PMEL Freezer Farm Renovation – Construction, Lab Upgrades, and 3D BIM Modeling
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA EAD-NORFOLK-SAP
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
1305M326Q0426
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238220, 238290, 541350
NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) in Seattle, WA is seeking small business contractors for a comprehensive renovation of its mission-critical freezer farm facility. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division - Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) - Scope of Work: - Demolition and removal of the existing freezer farm, including all associated electrical, mechanical, and architectural elements - Construction and renovation of laboratory space (Room 1037), including new partitions, ceilings, finishes, and restoration of disturbed areas - Installation of a new emergency power distribution system (dedicated feeder, subpanel, transformer, and emergency receptacle circuits) - HVAC upgrades with a new Variable Air Volume (VAV) unit (approx. 800 CFM) and integration with building automation - Selective plumbing repairs, including replacement of deteriorated glass piping - Installation of new laboratory casework (metal and HDPE), epoxy resin and solid surface countertops, sinks, and utility tables - Upgrades to lighting and emergency fixtures, including multiple Lithonia Lighting and Compass models - Installation of new flooring (vinyl composition tile, epoxy, carpet tile), wall bases, and acoustical ceiling tiles - Door and hardware upgrades (wood and hollow metal doors, ADA-compliant hardware) - Optional comprehensive 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling for select areas or the entire building - Products and OEMs Highlighted: - Lithonia Lighting (LED fixtures, troffers, closet fixtures) - Compass (emergency and exit fixtures) - Armstrong (VCT flooring) - Daltile (ceramic tile) - Rockfon (acoustical ceiling tile) - Formica and Corian (countertops) - Shaw (carpet tile) - VT Industries (wood doors) - Steelcraft (hollow metal doors) - Stanley, Falcon, IVES (door hardware) - Orion, Prime Industries, Marquest Scientific (lab sinks, faucets, eyewash) - BMC / Metal-Arc (utility tables) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with environmental, safety, and quality control standards - BIM models must be suitable for Autodesk Revit - Small business set-aside; compliance with federal construction and bonding requirements - Option for full-building 3D laser scan and BIM model - Period of Performance: - 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; no option years - **No specific freezer OEMs or brands for the portable laboratory freezers are specified; equivalents are allowed for most products.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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 1305M326Q0426 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the Freezer Farm Renovation Project in support of the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) located in Seattle, WA. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. A list of line-item numbers can be found in the SF1449 within the attachment labeled RFQ (CSS) 1305M326Q0426, and items, quantities, and units of measure can be found in the attachment labeled Attachment 4 - Pricing Sheet. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired can be found in the attachment labeled Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (SOW). Dates, place of delivery, and place of acceptance can be found in clauses CAR 1352.246-70 and CAR 1352.270-70 within Section 3 - Contract Terms and Conditions of the attachment labeled RFQ (CSS) 1305M326Q0426. Acceptance terms for this solicitation are f.o.b. destination only. A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition can be found in Section 5 - Provisions within the attachment labeled RFQ (CSS) 1305M326Q0426. A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition can be found in Section 3 - Contract Terms and Conditions within the attachment labeled RFQ (CSS) 1305M326Q0426. The date, time, and place for receipt of quote and point of contact can be found in the solicitation details within the SAM.gov post.