F--NOAA Fisheries Wide Chemical Emergency Response
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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) Fisheries is seeking proposals for NOAA Fisheries Wide Chemical Emergency Response Phone Services. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 1333MF26Q0020) for a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week (24/7) emergency response service and telephone number to manage hazardous materials on NMFS ships throughout the United States and overseas. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. Quotes are due by 5:00 PM EST on May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide non-personal services, including all labor, equipment, and materials, for a 24/7 chemical emergency response and telephone number for Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping. Key requirements include:
- Providing a 24/7 emergency response telephone number service for up to 40 separate NMFS facilities.
- Offering 24/7 hotline assistance for Hazardous Materials Shipping, with immediate response by qualified specialists.
- Providing the required Department of Transportation (DOT) reporting form (F5800.1) for hazardous substance or material releases.
- Ensuring all services comply with the Statement of Work (SOW).
- The vendor must be OSHA certified.
- Adhering to confidentiality and data privacy requirements, potentially signing a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA).
- Complying with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and mandatory sexual assault/harassment prevention training for employees.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order, awarded on an all-or-none basis.
- Period of Performance: A base year (June 15, 2026 – June 14, 2027) and four one-year option periods, extending services through June 14, 2031.
- Place of Performance: The service provider's place of business (off-site).
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with a small business size standard of $19M.
- Payment Terms: Net 30, with monthly invoices submitted in arrears via the IPP system.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to raynier.camerino@noaa.gov in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Quote documents must include signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s).
- Registration: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on three factors:
- Technical Capabilities: How the service meets SOW requirements.
- Past Performance: Demonstrated successful performance on related contracts (minimum three references required).
- Cost/Price: Proposed prices will be evaluated for realism, completeness, and reasonableness.
- Award Basis: The evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past Performance) significantly more important than price. However, as non-price factors become more equal, price gains importance. The Government intends to award based on the initial quote, seeking the best value.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: 8 days after the posting date (approx. May 21, 2026) to raynier.camerino@noaa.gov.
- Quotes Due: May 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes
Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt of their quotes. The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal for contract administration, requiring contractor registration.