PMEL Freezer Farm Renovation Project

STATEMENT OF WORK National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration PMEL Freezer Farm Renovation Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) Seattle, WA 98115 July 30, 2026 PMEL Bldg 3 1 Mission The Oceanic Atmospheric Research (OAR) Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) in Seattle, WA delivers trusted scientific information through innovative oceanographic and atmospheric research, observations, and technology development in support of society's response to urgent global and regional environmental challenges. PMEL’s research is aligned with OAR’s Priorities of Weather and Environmental Hazards, Too Much & Too Little Water, a Healthy Environment and Economy, Integrating Emerging Technologies and Sustaining Environmental Observations, and NOAA’s Strategic Priorities including Modernizing Operations, Planning, and Assets and Innovating NOAA Observing Systems. 2 Purpose NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) is located within the NOAA Western Regional Center (WRC) and occupies a significant portion of Building 3. The purpose of this contract is to establish a mission-critical freezer farm that will support ongoing scientific research and laboratory operations located on the First Floor. The primary scope of work includes the construction and fit-out of a dedicated freezer room, including the installation of emergency power receptacles and modifications to the existing HVAC system to support the operation of nine (9) portable laboratory freezers, which will be relocated into the space by others. The contract shall include a contract line item for selective plumbing repairs within existing wall cavities and above accessible ceilings to remove and replace deteriorated or cracked glass piping and restore the associated plumbing systems to full operational condition. 1 -- 1 of 14 -- Additionally, the contract shall include a contract line item for the deconstruction and removal of the existing freezer farm. This work shall include selective demolition of drywall, electrical systems, flooring, and other associated building components required to facilitate the renovation. There shall be two (2) optional contract line items contingent on funding for the contract to include laser scanning for the development of a three-dimensional (3D) building model suitable for import into Autodesk Revit. One optional contract line item shall be for scanning just the footprint of the area included as part of the new dedicated freezer farm, selective plumbing repair areas and the existing freezer farm area. The other optional contract line item is for scanning the entire building inclusive of the roof, crawlspace and other easily available and accessible interstitial space. 3. Specific Work Items – The scope of services shall include all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, documentation, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and incidental work shown or reasonably implied by the contract drawings, specifications, exhibits, and supporting documentation included as part of this solicitation. The system descriptions and requirements identified herein are provided in support of the construction documents dated July 10, 2026, and shall be incorporated into the Contractor's proposal. The work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and fire protection systems, including all modifications, removals, and new installations required to provide a complete and operational project. If the Contractor identifies discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or requires clarification regarding the contract requirements, requests shall be submitted through the formal Request for Information (RFI) process to the Acquisitions and Grants Office (AGO) prior to bid submission. Failure to request clarification prior to submitting a bid shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to furnish a complete and functional installation. Submission of a bid shall constitute the Contractor's acknowledgment that it has reviewed and accepted the Statement of Work, contract drawings, specifications, exhibits, and all supporting solicitation documents as issued, and that sufficient information has been provided to prepare a complete proposal. Base Contract – Modifications to the existing Tracer Laboratory Room 1037 to convert it into the new Freezer Farm The Work shall include the selective demolition and modification of the existing interior space, including demolition of interior walls, relocation of an existing double-door assembly (including the frame, hardware, and all associated components), wall infill, and minor drywall repairs required to restore adjacent finishes. The Work shall also include all necessary mechanical and electrical modifications, including relocation of the existing thermostat and associated controls as required to accommodate the revised room configuration. Upon completion of construction activities, the Contractor shall prepare the affected areas for occupancy by performing all required patching, finishing, painting, and cleaning. Existing 2 -- 2 of 14 -- vinyl flooring shall be thoroughly cleaned, washed, and waxed to provide a uniform finished appearance throughout the renovated space. The existing ceilings shall remain. As part of the electrical work, the Contractor shall provide one (1) dedicated feeder from the existing 480V, three-phase Emergency Power Panel Panel X to a new 120/240V, single-phase emergency distribution panel located within Room 1037. The existing Emergency Power Panel is located on the first floor, adjacent to the existing Tracer Laboratory (Room 1037). The approximate feeder length is less than 100 linear feet. The Contractor shall verify the routing and field dimensions prior to installation. The scope of work shall include furnishing and installing all conduit, conductors, fittings, supports, overcurrent protection, grounding, and acces…