Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNO... THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis/solicitation NFFM7400-20-02695 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), James J Howard Marine Science Laboratory, Highlands, NJ has a requirement for EPOXY FLOOR RESURFACING in the recirculating aquaculture system lab. All work shall be completed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Lowest Price Technically Available (LPTA). Quotes shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor’s quote. This RFQ is 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 238330, Flooring Contractors with a Size Standard of $15 million. Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror; Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, and; Provide a technical description of the product being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. All questions must be submitted in writing to Kelly.Parr@noaa.gov by 11:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) by July 23, 2020. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. An amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and the Government's answers will be made publicly available. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. ***Quotes must be submitted by 4:00 P.M. EDT July 31, 2020;*** Quotes must be submitted via e-mail to Kelly.Parr@noaa.gov. The anticipated award date is on or about August 8, 2020. Contractors are encouraged to register with the Contract Opportunities Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within Contract Opportunities where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of quotes. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to request and receive a confirmation of the quote receipt. **Site Visit** It is recommended that contractors interested in submitting proposals schedule a site visit with NOAA staff to inspect the floor area. Site Visits shall be scheduled with Peter Plantamura, 732-872-3095, peter.plantamura@noaa.gov per agreed upon appointment. ** Please note: Upon contract award and before any service begins, the contract issued requires the Contractor to provide evidence meeting the NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy in accordance with the NOAA Acquisition Manual (NAM) Contract Clause 1330-52.222-71 beginning on page eleven (11) of this solicitation.**