NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER Freezer and Refrigerati

erations (OMAO), Marine Operation Center (MOC),NOAA Ship Explorer, requires their Reefer to be serviced/groom and troubleshoot temperature failures. The solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 336611 with a size standard of 1300 Employees. SCA Wage determination is exempted for this project under 14c04 Overhaul and modification of aircraft and other equipment. 14c06 Shipbuilding, alteration and repair, as distinguished from maintenance and/or cleaning. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021). Responses are due by 12:00pm EST/EDT on April 3 2026 There will be no exceptions to the time and date on which responses are due, unless determined otherwise by the Government. Your response, technical, and pricing should be forwarded electronically to the Contracting Specialist via email no later than the date and time specified above. When responding, please include the Requisition number in the subject line. To verify receipt of your response, please contact me either by email or phone. Christopher.baker@noaa.gov FIRM FIXED PRICE CLIN 0001 � The Contractor (KTR) shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and technical expertise necessary to service, clean, test, and groom the vessel�s reefer and freezer refrigeration systems. Work shall include inspection of refrigeration machinery, leak detection, insulation survey, cleaning of heat exchange surfaces, verification of refrigerant charge, and operational testing to ensure the systems are capable of maintaining proper operating temperatures. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with OEM recommendations, EPA refrigerant handling requirements, and marine industry best practices The start date is an estimate and is subject to new funding approval processes. If there is a significant delay in awarding this contract, a shortened base year Period of Performance may be utilized or an updated quote may be requested with a new 12-month base year and corresponding option years. 2.0 Requirements: 2.1 System Inspection; The KTR shall inspect the reefer and freezer refrigeration systems including, but not limited to: � Compressors � Condensers � Evaporators � Expansion valves � Solenoid valves � Receivers � Refrigerant piping and fittings � Pressure switches and safety devices � Electrical controls and temperature controllers � Defrost heater elements and controls The KTR shall identify and document any deteriorated or non-functional components. 2.2 Refrigerant Leak Survey: The KTR shall perform a refrigerant leak inspection of the entire system including compressors, piping, fittings, valves, and heat exchangers. Leak detection shall be performed using approved electronic or equivalent methods. Any suspected or confirmed leaks shall be documented in the Condition Found Report (CFR), and cost proposal to address any found issues shall be submitted. 2.3 Insulation Survey: The KTR shall inspect insulation on all accessible refrigeration piping, evaporators, and associated components. Areas of damaged, deteriorated, or missing insulation shall be identified and documented in the CFR. 2.4 Cleaning and Grooming: The KTR shall clean refrigeration system components as necessary including: � Condenser coils or plates � Evaporator coils � Drain pans and drain lines � Fan assemblies and air passages Cleaning methods shall be suitable for refrigeration equipment and shall not damage heat transfer surfaces. 2.5 Compressor and System Checks: � Verify compressor oil levels and condition � Inspect electrical connections and motor operation � Verify compressor amperage draw � Inspect safety cutouts and pressure switches � Verify proper refrigerant charge using system pressures and temperatures � Inspect filter/driers and sight glasses 2.6 Operational Testing: Following completion of the grooming, the KTR shall operate the refrigeration systems and verify proper system operation including system pressures, compressor operation, expansion device operation, and proper cycling of controls. 2.7 Temperature Verification Space Temperature Reefer 34�F � 40�F Freezer -10�F to 0�F 3.0 Documentation: The KTR shall provide a Condition Found Report (CFR) documenting work performed, system operating pressures and temperatures, compressor amperage readings, results of leak inspection, insulation deficiencies, and any recommended repairs (to include cost proposal). Documentation shall be submitted to the Port Engineer upon completion of the work. 4.0 Acceptance: Work will be considered complete when all inspections and cleaning are complete, systems operate normally, required temperatures are achieved, and documentation is provided and accepted by the Port Engineer. 5.0 Place of Performance 1897 Ranger Loop, Ford Island, Honolulu, HI 96818 Pier space near Bldg #184 5.1 Period of Performance 04/08/2026 � 04/23/2026 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT� FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect� web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect� and have access to the FedConnect� website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect� questions please call the FedConnect� Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect�. (End) CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010) OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO Christopher.baker@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12:00PM MST/MDT ON (DATE). Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of clause) Site Visit is not available at this time as the vessel is in transit from Alaska to Hawaii. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. 1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are required and can be sent to Christopher.baker@noaa.gov. 2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote and PAGE 1 of their SAM REGISTRATION. 3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability. 4. Acknowledge any solicitation amendments (SF-30), if any. 5. For brand name requirements; Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the specifications with a detail material specification or data sheet, pictures of any requested supply item, and an Authorized OE