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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a single-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract in support of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The period of performance is from **** to 2031-04-25. The solicitation incorporates by reference various FAR and CAR clauses, including those related to personal identity verification, system for award management maintenance, commercial and government entity code maintenance, basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, contract terms and conditions, contracting officers authority, restrictions against disclosure, compliance with laws, organizational conflict of interest, security processing requirements, subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services, utilization of small business concerns, equal opportunity for veterans and workers with disabilities, employment reports on veterans, notification of employee rights, combating trafficking in persons, minimum wages, privacy training, contractors performing private security functions, providing accelerated payments, prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems, preference for privately owned U. S. flag commercial vessels, ordering, order limitations, indefinite quantity, option to extend services, authorized deviations, contracting officers representative, task orders, minimum and maximum contract amounts, placement of orders, GAO and court of federal claims protests, progress reports, key personnel, security requirements for information technology resources, post-award conference, government furnished property, period of performance, scientific integrity and research misconduct, notice of post-government employment restrictions, subcontracting with AbilityOne nonprofit organizations, schedule of deliverables, NOAA sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response policy, electronic submission of payment requests, contractor communications, NOAA government-contractor relations, limitations on subcontracting. Additional clauses and deviations are referenced. The solicitation anticipates amendments after offer receipt to update clauses. Funding availability is contingent. Offerors must complete specific blocks in the solicitation. The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect web portal for contract administration. A data management plan is required for awards expected to generate environmental data or peer-reviewed publications.