Z--Santa Cruz Laboratory Facility Repairs and Replacement
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PSC
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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), on behalf of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC), is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research regarding anticipated Santa Cruz Laboratory (SCL) Facility Repairs and Replacement services. This notice aims to gather information for acquisition planning purposes only. Responses are due by March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The SCL requires various repairs and improvements to enhance facility safety and efficiency. The anticipated scope includes:
- Fume Hood Exhaust Repairs: Assessment, removal of old fans, installation of new high-efficiency fans, testing, commissioning, and training.
- Exterior Fiberglass Door Replacements: Removal of six existing doors and frames, installation of new ADA-compliant fiberglass doors and frames, and reintegration of access control systems.
- Sewage Station Electrical Improvements: Design and engineering for connecting the lift station pump room to Emergency Generator 2, installation of new electrical infrastructure, and replacement of sanitary/storm pump controllers and sensors.
- Fresh Water Filtration System Improvements: Removal of the existing system, fabrication and installation of an integrated filtration skid with specific components, testing, commissioning, and training.
- Seawater UV Sterilizer Repair: Removal and disposal of the current UV sterilizer and manifold, installation of a new UV sterilizer, and rebuilding the output side manifold.
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, testing, and confirming all work, including labor, tools, materials, equipment, management, and supervision. Work must minimize disruption to laboratory operations and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One year from the date of award (if a solicitation results).
- Place of Performance: NOAA Fisheries / Southwest Fisheries Science Center, 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Information Requested
NOAA requests the following information from interested parties:
- Name and address of firm.
- Point of contact (address and phone number).
- Size of business and any SBA small business certifications (e.g., small, 8(a), woman-owned).
- Applicable experience related to the scope of work.
- Indication of likelihood to provide a quote if a solicitation arises.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a solicitation; no proposals, quotes, or bids will be accepted at this time. The Government does not guarantee a future solicitation and will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this notice. Responses should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Anna Ma (anna.ma@noaa.gov) and Contracting Officer Kayla Johnson (kayla.johnson@noaa.gov). Each response is limited to eight (8) PDF pages (excluding the cover page).