NWS Forecast Office Pittsburgh, PA Window Film, Interior Painting, and Generator Sound Barrier Wall Repair

1. Point of Contact. Jenna Taulman at jenna.taulman@noaa.gov
2. Set-asides. It is anticipated that a small business set-aside will apply to any resultant solicitation(s).
3. 238320 - Z2JZ
4. (i) Codes for services or supplies. (i) window film installation at the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office (WFO) located in Coraopolis, PA. The scope of service includes (a) installation of type VS20 film on nineteen (19) rectangular glass panels, two triangle glass panels, and one door; (b) re-paint existing interior painted walls and doors at the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) located in Moon Township, PA; (ii) re-paint the interior of the building.  The maintenance work includes: preparing surfaces for the re-coating of primer and/or paint on walls, and metal surfaces.  These work areas include offices, rooms, and corridors. Upper Level: Approximately thirteen (13) work areas. The approximate combined wall area is 4,600 sq ft. Approximately ten (10) metal doors with jambs (both sides) on this level will require painting. Additional door jambs with wood doors will require paint on the jambs only. Lower Level: Approximately six (6) work areas. The approximate combined wall area is 2,400 sq ft. Approximately 280 sq ft. will require the removal of carpet wall covering. These areas will involve removal of glue, full spackle, sand and surface preparation to the area, then a final dust wipe down prior to paint. Approximately two (2) metal doors with jambs (both sides) will require painting on this level. Additional door jambs with wood doors will require paint on the jambs only; (iii) Approximately six hundred (600) sq ft of sound barrier wall requires re-habilitation which includes surface preparation, removal / replacement of the top course with new block, and re-painting of both sides of the structure. Approximate wall dimensions: 27 ft overall length,10 ft height.

(ii) The proposed contract action has an estimated magnitude between $25,000 - $40,000 and simplified procedures in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 will be utilized for the commercial solicitation and award;

(iii) The article must be manufactured in the United States; and except for an end product that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the cost of domestic components must exceed 60 percent of the cost of all the components, except that the percentage is 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028; one or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.;

(iv) technical specifications and a statement of work can be requested from Jenna Taulman at jenna.taulman@noaa.gov . Please note that a response may not be provided until around 11/09/2026;

(v) a small business set-aside solicitation is expected; the resultant award is subject to all RFO FAR Part 12 and 36 clauses applicable to contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold;

(vi) all responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency;

(vii) noncompetitive contract actions/sole source - N/A;

(viii) Qualification requirements - N/A;

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