NOAA: Framework Assemblies for National Weather Service (NWS)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)", is a standard provision that requires offerors to provide representations and certifications regarding their business status and compliance with various federal regulations. It is used in solicitations for commercial products and commercial services.

• Annual Representations and Certifications: Offerors may complete these electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) or complete specific paragraphs within this provision.
• Definitions: Provides definitions for terms such as "Covered telecommunications equipment or services," "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern," "Forced or indentured child labor," "Highest-level owner," "Immediate owner," "Inverted domestic corporation," "Manufactured end product," "Place of manufacture," "Predecessor," "Reasonable inquiry," and "Restricted business operations."
• Representations and Certifications: Requires offerors to represent their status as a small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business (WOSB), HUBZone small business, and other categories. It also includes certifications related to Executive Order 11246 (Equal Opportunity), payments to influence federal transactions, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, responsibility matters, child labor, place of manufacture, Service Contract Labor Standards, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), restricted business operations in Sudan, inverted domestic corporations, contracting with Iran, ownership or control, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Offerors must carefully review and complete the required representations and certifications in this document. Failure to provide accurate and complete information may impact their eligibility for award or their evaluation. This document is crucial for determining a bidder's socioeconomic status and compliance with federal acquisition regulations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Framework Assemblies. The Government intends to issue a purchase order to the responsive, responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value, considering both price and non-price factors.

• Specifications: Offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet Framework Assembly Specifications and Drawings. Material certifications for all materials as stated on the drawings and specifications are required. NOAA will evaluate this information to determine compliance.

• Technical Approach and Capability: Offerors must submit their approach to performing contract requirements and demonstrate capability. Welding procedures and welder qualifications conforming to AWS D 1.2 must be submitted.

• Past Performance: Offerors must provide a list of 2-3 similar, successfully accomplished past performances. This list must include company name/agency, project name/award number, address, and contact information (name, phone, email).

• Evaluation Factors: Quotations will be evaluated based on the following factors:

  • Specifications (meeting Framework Assembly Specifications and Drawings)
  • Technical Approach and Capability (including welding procedures)
  • Past Performance (on similar size and scope contracts)
  • Price (fairness and reasonableness)

• Award Basis: Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

• Best Value: Evaluation considers both price and non-price factors for the best value to the Government.

• No Discussions: The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions, based solely on initial quotes. Offerors should ensure their initial quote is their best offer.

• The quoted pricing for CLIN 0001 will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• The Government reserves the right not to award a contract.

• Offerors must ensure their initial quote is their best offer, as discussions may not be held.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed engineering drawings and a parts list for the "3 METER VE BUOY FRAMEWORK ASSEMBLIES". It serves as a technical specification for the components and assembly of this framework.

• Drawings: Multiple views (top, bottom, side, isometric, sections, and details) are provided for various components of the buoy framework.
• Parts List: A comprehensive list of all parts, including part numbers, descriptions, quantities, material specifications (e.g., 316 SST, Aluminum 5086), and vendor information where applicable.
• Dimensions and Tolerances: Specific measurements and allowable deviations are detailed for each component.
• Revision History: Tracks changes made to the drawings over time.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact specifications, materials, and construction details required for the "VE Buoy Framework Assemblies". It allows potential vendors to assess their capability to manufacture or supply these components according to the precise technical requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of six (6) 3m VE Buoy Frame Assemblies. These assemblies are critical components for Coastal Weather Buoy (CWB) stations, which provide essential real-time marine observations for maritime safety and tropical storm forecasts. The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) manages these buoys as part of the National Weather Service (NWS) Marine Observation Program. The procurement is statutorily required under 15 U.S. Code 313 to support the NWS mission of weather forecasting and marine intelligence.

• Procurement of six (6) 3m VE Buoy Frame Assemblies.

• These assemblies are a supply contract deliverable.

• Requested Amount (current action): $148,962.00

• Potential Total Value of Contract: $148,962.00

• Contract Period of Performance: Start Date (current action) 5/31/2026, for 180 days after award.

• Solicitation Procedures: ONLY ONE SOURCE

• Approval Required By: 2/2/2026

• Not specified in the provided text.

• This document is intended for contracts, IAAs, IDIQs, etc. with an obligation request >$100k that have NOT been through the OR process.

• The PIID is REQUIREMENTS-26-1132.

• Point of Contact Email: brett.taft@noaa.gov

• The failure to award this contract would result in a loss of marine observations and degradation of marine forecasts and tropical storm predictions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for "3M VE FRAMEWORK ASSEMBLIES". The government intends to award to the responsive, responsible quoter(s) providing the best value, considering price and non-price factors. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price of bids meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

• The primary deliverable is "3M VE FRAMEWORK ASSEMBLIES" according to attached specifications and drawings.

• A "First Article" unit of the FRAMEWORK ASSEMBLY must be tested by the contractor. The test report is due within 90 calendar days of the contract date. The government will notify the contractor of approval/disapproval within 10 calendar days of receiving the test report.

• Delivery is required within 180 days after award.

• Buoys must be made in the USA.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Submission:

  • Quotes must be emailed to TYRAN.CLAYPOOL@NOAA.GOV by the due date and time.
  • Faxed quotes will not be accepted.
  • Questions must be submitted by email within 5 days of solicitation issuance.
  • Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.

• Required Information to Return:

  • Page 1 (Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c)
  • Page 3 (Quote/Prices)
  • Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.
  • Statement regarding contractor representations and certifications in SAM.
  • Statement on small business status under NAICS 332999.
  • Statement regarding organizational conflict of interest (OCI).
  • Response to evaluation factors, including at least two (2) past performance references.
  • E-mail address and telephone number for correspondence.
  • Approximate lead time of delivery.

• Evaluation:

  • Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of bids meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for non-cost factors.
  • The government reserves the right to make a comparative evaluation of quotes in determining best value.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• NAICS Code: 332999

• Size Standard: 750

• Contractors who do not respond to the required items may be considered non-compliant and will not be given further consideration for award.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).