Shreveport Gate Operator Replacement

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for Gate Operator Replacement services at the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Shreveport, LA. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside, with NAICS code 811310 and a size standard of $12.5M.

• CLIN 0001: Non-personal services to provide all labor, equipment, and materials for Gate Operator Replacement at WFO Shreveport, LA, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

• The work requires a minimum travel speed of 12+ inches per second for the slide gate operator and compliance with UL 325/ASTM F2200 safety standards.

• Must include manufacturer data sheets, details on who will perform the work, a narrative for megger wire testing and integration with the Aiphone IX system, a minimum 1-year contractor warranty on labor/installation, and a valid Louisiana contractor/electrical license.

• The vendor must confirm the ability to meet delivery requirements as stated in the SOW.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 30 days from the date of award.

• Place of Performance/Acceptance: National Weather Service Office, 5655 Hollywood Ave., Shreveport, LA. 71109.

• Questions Due: June 3, 2026, 1200 EDT.

• Quotes Due: June 8, 2026, 1200 EDT.

• Submission Method: Email to jack.huckleby@noaa.gov and casey.morrison@noaa.gov in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

• Evaluation: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Quotes will be evaluated on price and two technical factors: Technical Approach and Specs, and Delivery. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Quotes from non-registered vendors will not be considered.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. Full text can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• Invoices are to be billed monthly in arrears via IPP. Pricing may be provided on the SF1449 or company letterhead.

• The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal for award administration.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-5191, Revision 30) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work under the Service Contract Act in Louisiana, specifically for the counties of Bossier, Caddo, and De Soto.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the legally mandated minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on a contract covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. Bidders must factor these costs into their proposals to ensure compliance and accurate cost estimation. The document lists numerous occupational codes and their corresponding wage rates and fringe benefits, including specific notes on executive order applicability (EO 13706 for paid sick leave and EO 13658 for minimum wage) and hazardous pay differentials.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To replace the inoperable front entry gate operator at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Shreveport, LA.

• Equipment Removal and Disposal: Disconnect, dismantle, remove, and properly dispose of the existing Ramset All-Secure Rail Drive gate operator and associated obsolete hardware.

• New Gate Operator Installation: Supply and install a new, commercial-grade, heavy-duty slide gate operator with a minimum gate travel speed of 12+ inches per second.

• Power & Electrical: Verify existing 120VAC service and connect the new operator. Install a new, dedicated, weather-proof electrical disconnect switch if required.

• Safety Compliance: Ensure the new operator and installation comply with UL 325 and ASTM F2200 safety standards, including the installation of monitored photo-eye sensors and/or safety edges.

• System Integration: Integrate the new gate operator with the existing Aiphone IX intercom/access controller and remote entry capabilities. This includes supplying and installing compatible loop detector modules, testing existing loop wires, and connecting/calibrating new modules to existing in-ground loops.

• The new gate operator must be equivalent to or exceed the continuous duty cycle of the existing system.

• Gate travel speed must be a minimum of 12+ inches per second.

• Installation must comply with UL 325 and ASTM F2200 safety standards.

• Place of Performance: National Weather Service Office, 5655 Hollywood Ave., Shreveport, LA. 71109.

• Period of Performance: Provide a fully functional and operational system within 30 days from the contract award date.

• Testing: Perform comprehensive operational testing, including safety reverse mechanisms, loop detection sensitivity, Aiphone remote release, and manual override functionality.

• Warranty: Provide a minimum 1-year contractor warranty on labor/installation, in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.

• Training: Provide basic operational and manual-override training to designated NWS staff.

• Compliance: Comply with all local, state, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations, and applicable codes. The contractor is responsible for all required licenses, permits, and fees.

• Disposal: Properly remove and dispose of all waste material in an environmentally friendly manner.

• Hours of Operation: Work to be performed between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved. Contractor must observe Federal Holidays.

• Government Contact: The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is Keith Rose. Patrick Gomez is the secondary contact.

• Government Provided Materials: The Government will provide no data, materials, equipment, or services unless otherwise indicated. Research is the responsibility of the Contractor.