66--LAB ANALYSIS ACCREDITATION

The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Laboratories, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301. The following annual certificate of accreditation through Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Laboratories will be renewed: (1) Renewal 2013 National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, Qty: 1 ea (2) Analysis Fees to continue ongoing mission lab analysis/operation, Qty: 1 ea Accreditation is required through the Department of PA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to analyze environmental samples using approved methods to ensure the quality of analytical data used for regulatory purposes to meet the standards of the USAIPH laboratory quality system. NELAP through the state of PA provides evaluation and accreditation of environmental testing laboratories to ensure the quality of analytical data used for regulatory purposes meet the requirements of the PA drinking water, wastewater, and hazardous waste programs. PA has already audited the USAIPH for accreditation purposes and it's now time for renewal. USAPHC, Laboratory Sciences Portfolio is currently certified to the NELAP standards through the state of PA that needs to be updated and only offered through the state of PA. There is only one State of PA and they are the only source that can accredit for the State of PA. There are no solicitation documents, however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM)https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 4 February 2013. Responses should be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.