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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), under the Department of Commerce, is soliciting proposals for the installation of commercial-grade LED outdoor security and interior lighting at the Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex in Key West, Florida. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 26, 2026, by 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires providing all labor, supplies, tools, equipment, and supervision to install, repair, or replace weatherproof commercial-grade LED lighting fixtures. The work encompasses the Headquarters administrative office building, workshop, work yard, marina, and the public visitor center (Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center - EDC). Specific areas include:
- Exterior security lighting for building perimeters, entrances, pathways, parking lots, and solar LED pole lights near the dock area.
- Interior lighting such as cove lighting, warehouse lighting, and recessed can lighting at the EDC and administrative building.
- A programmable outdoor wall LED lighting system at the EDC. All installed components must be new, LED, commercial-grade, with exterior elements being weatherproof and durable (IP68) to withstand hurricane-force winds and saltwater exposure.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: Completion expected within 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation) with a $19 million size standard.
- Wage Determination: Department of Labor SCA Wage Determination 2015-4583, Revision 31, dated December 3, 2025, will be incorporated.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 26, 2026, by 3:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Deadline: March 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Randall.Chatfield@noaa.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Factors include Technical (Pass/Fail), Past Performance (Pass/Fail), and Price.
Eligibility & Special Notes
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
- A site visit is strongly encouraged and may be conducted between March 12-19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Contact Chad Stolka at Chad.Stolka@noaa.gov or 305-809-4717 to schedule.
- Contractors and subcontractors must be licensed/insured electricians, and subcontractors must be named in the proposal.
- Work at the EDC interior is scheduled for Mondays or Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, to avoid disrupting visitor hours.
- The anticipated award date is on or about April 1, 2026.