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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), on behalf of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Woods Hole, Massachusetts, requires t... The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), on behalf of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Woods Hole, Massachusetts, requires to procure one (1) inline ultra-violet (UV) disinfection of marine water for marine mammal habitat to be delivered no later than 31 October 2022 to support the NEFSC scientific operations (aquarium support) as specified in the solicitation and statement of work. The purpose of this announcement constitutes a pre-solicitation announcement of a proposed contract action pursuant to FAR 5.204. This is not a solicitation. No response is requested at this time. A formal solicitation will follow this announcement with full details, including a response deadline, complete pricing schedule, statement of work, site visit and instructions to offerors. The formal solicitation is expected to occur on or around 11 August 2022; hard copies of the RFQ will not be issued. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THIS WEBSITE FOR CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE AND THE FORMAL SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. The solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis. The NAICS code is 339113 with a size standard of 750 Employees. Description of Requirement: Required Specification are incorporated into the Statement of Need identifying the government’s Go/No Go requirements to be utilized for evaluation purposes. Delivery location of requirement: NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC/Aquarium, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA. 02543-1026. Required Delivery Date: No later than 31 October 2022. Solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, effective May 26, 2022. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Procedures. The Government anticipates awarding a firm fixed price contract to the contractor whose offer represents the Best Value based on price and non-price evaluation factors (Price & Technical Specifications). The solicitation number is 1333MF22QNFFM-0053? Hard copies of the RFQ will not be issued. It is incumbent upon the contractors to monitor the SAM Federal Contract Opportunities site all subsequent amendments. The anticipated award date will be on or about August 23, 2022. This acquisition will be awarded as a firm fixed price order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 (Commercial Acquisition)). All responsible small business concerns/sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. For information on how to register your company on SAM.gov, to view or receive updates and notifications to the solicitation, please reference the Customer Service area located at https://sam.gov/content/home . Paper copies of the solicitation will not be furnished. A solicitation mailing list will not be maintained for this procurement. Inquiries will only be addressed by email. Submit all questions to susan.faux@noaa.gov . Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Firms offering a response to this notice shall ensure that they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://sam.gov/content/home, prior to submission of proposals. All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be registered and active with the SAM. Award will not be issued to vendors not actively registered within SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pre-solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential business firms that have t... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pre-solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential business firms that have the technical capabilities and capacity required of the government. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) has a requirement for a single pass ultraviolet (UV) sterilizer for the treatment of marine waters prior to those waters entering the marine mammal habitat. The government requires a single pass ultraviolet (UV) sterilizer which shall meet or exceeds the governments essential salient features: UV Transmission: This single pass UV sterilizer shall disinfect waters with an Ultraviolet Transmission (UVT) of 80%. Based on the season, UVT of the water varies throughout the year from 100% transmission in the winter to 80% transmission in the summer. Flow Rate: This unit shall be rated for a plumbed water flow rate of 150 GPM. Inlet & Outlet Size: 4” inlet and outlet to connect with already existing plumbing; smaller or larger inlet or outlet dimensions will be considered. UV Dosage / Lamp Wattage: Unit shall be able to provide a minimum UV dosage of 200 j/cm2 of disinfection to the water. Marine water Rated: Unit shall be rated for salt water use. Dimensions: Shall meet the following specifications: no more than 96” long, no more than 30” height and shall be no more than 18” distance from wall. Attached photos show the area where the unit would be installed. Unit shall be able to be accessed for bulb and quartz sleeve cleaning, or in the case of an alternative method of in-line disinfection must be installed in a manner that staff can access for regular maintenance. Exterior Finish: Unit shall be able to tolerate a humid environment as well as the possibility of being exposed to or splashed with water without corrosion. NOTE: Water temperatures range between 30-60 degrees Fahrenheit, year round. Room temperature range is 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 60 days upon receipt of order The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 339113 with a size standard of 750 Employees. Interested firms shall provide, in writing, a specification sheet for product wishing to be considered, and documentation to support your firms capability to deliver requirement identified above and meet the essential salient features and include your firm’s name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address, SAM UEI Number, Cage Code Number, business type and size, i.e., small, large, non-profit, educational, governmental, and so forth. Any response that does not include this information will not be considered. The Government will review your response to determine if your firm and offered product meets the governments immediate requirements. Please send all documentation to susan.faux@noaa.gov. This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise that any procurement action may be issued for the Government’s requirements. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor’s information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. All contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered and active with the System for Award Management (SAM).