Non-personal snow removal services, NWS Radar Site, Philipsburg, PA
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking non-personal snow removal services for its National Weather Service (NWS) Radar Site in Philipsburg, PA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a base year and four option years. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM MST on February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and materials for snow removal services at the NWS Radar Site in Rush Township, Philipsburg, PA. Services are required when 4 inches or more of snow accumulates, or upon NWS request, to maintain continuous access for public safety. Specific tasks include marking road edges, clearing the access road, and ensuring gate access. The Statement of Work (SOW) provides full details.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: A base year (Award through April 30, 2026) plus four one-year option periods, extending through April 30, 2030. Services are typically performed from October 1 through April 30 each year.
- Place of Performance: NWS Radar Site, 3282 Benner Run Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866-8912.
- Payment Terms: Net 30, with monthly invoicing in arrears.
- Quote Due Date: February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
- Questions Due Date: February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $9.5M. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to kirsten.keen@noaa.gov. Submissions must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and include signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s).
Evaluation will be based on a Low Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering price and the following pass/fail criteria:
- Technical Acceptability/Capability: Demonstrate capability, relevant experience (within two years), and understanding of the requirement without reiterating the SOW.
- Past Performance: Government will evaluate past performance on related contracts, using various sources.
- Price: The Government intends to award a single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all-or-none basis.
Site Visit & Additional Notes
A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Interested vendors should contact Bruce Cromell (bruce.cromell@noaa.gov) to arrange a visit. All questions, including those from a site visit, must be submitted electronically to kirsten.keen@noaa.gov. The Department of Labor Wage Rates (WD 2015-4241, Revision No. 30) apply. FedConnect® will be used for contract administration.