Environmental, Occupational Safety, and Health Support Services
Overview
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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 Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Safety and Environmental Office (SECO) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for Environmental, Occupational Safety, and Health Support Services. This effort aims to identify qualified firms for an anticipated Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide technical expertise nationwide. Responses will help determine the procurement method and potential small business set-aside. Submissions are due by March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Background
NOAA SECO requires technical expertise to safeguard NOAA's workforce and assets, ensure environmental compliance, and support energy stewardship. This Sources Sought notice is a market research tool to identify interested parties with the resources to support these requirements, ultimately informing the procurement strategy and potential business size considerations.
Scope of Services
The anticipated IDIQ contract will cover a broad spectrum of environmental compliance, energy management, sustainability/resilience, and occupational safety and health services. Key technical areas include:
- Assessments & Audits: Comprehensive ESOH audits using TEAM Guide and OSH Guide protocols.
- NEPA Support: Preparation of EIS, EA, Categorical Exclusions; ESA surveys; cultural resource investigations.
- Site Assessments: ASTM-compliant Phase I/II ESAs and Environmental Baseline Surveys.
- Remediation & Restoration: Site characterization, CERCLA/RCRA compliance, remedial design, hazardous material removal.
- Specialized Surveys: Floodplain/wetlands delineations; hazardous building material surveys (Asbestos, Lead, PCBs, Radon).
- Program Support: Data management, NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) development, federal report preparation.
- Demolition: Structural demolition and site restoration for property disposal.
Minimum Technical Qualifications
Contractors must demonstrate a "reach-back" capability to provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) holding credentials such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Professional Engineer (PE - Civil/Environmental) for remediation/demolition, and Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA). All field staff must possess current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and medical monitoring clearance.
Proposed Contract Structure
- NAICS Code: 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services ($19M size standard). Industry input on suitability is welcomed.
- Contract Type: IDIQ with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) or Cost Reimbursable (Time and Materials) Task Orders.
- Estimated IDIQ Limit: $4.5M.
- Geographic Scope: NOAA facilities nationwide (approximately 235 sites).
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will inform this decision.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement and a supplemental Attachment A-Questionnaire by March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
- Page Limit: The capability statement is limited to 10 single pages (5 front and back). Attachment A has its own separate page limit.
- Content:
- Company Profile: Name, address, UEI, and socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Technical Capability: Describe ability to perform tasks in Section 3.0.
- Past Performance: Summaries of at least three (3) federal projects of similar size and scope within the last five (5) years. IDIQ, BPA, and project-based past performance are acceptable.
- Staffing: Confirm ability to provide certified personnel (CSP, CIH, PE, CPEA).
- Attachment A: Address questions regarding national coverage, audit experience, remediation/demolition bonding, NEPA expertise, personnel credentials, HAZWOPER, task order management, and data security.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Patrill.Smith-Moody@noaa.gov and Daphney.Jean-Minter@noaa.gov.
- Inquiries: Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Disclaimer
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract.