B--Conformance Review Services for Smartway Tools

The U.S. EPA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with World Resources Institute (WRI) to conduct an expert review of the US EPA SmartWay rail, inland barge, air, multimodial, third-party logistics, and shipper tools to determine their compatibility with WRI's GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting Standard. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following tasks: Task 1: Review of Rail, Inland Barge, Air, and Multimodial tools. Task 2: (Optional at Govt. discretion) Review of shipper and/or Third-party Logistics tools WRI is the only vendor that can perform this service, since WRI developed and is the sole steward of the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting Standard and its associated "Built on GHG Protocol" mark. WRI is the only vendor with the expertise and standing to conduct this review and make a determination of whether the SmartWay truck tool conforms to its "Built on GHG Protocol" standard and allow usage of this credential by EPA. This will result in a firm-fixed price contract. We anticipate issuing a solicitation on or about July 5, 2017. The anticipated award date is July, 2017. This procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Notices of any amendments to this FedBizOps synopsis, will be posted using the FedConnect web portal at www.fedconnect.net. FedConnect is a web portal that connects agencies and vendors to streamline the process of doing business with the federal government. Through FedConnect contractors will be able to receive, review and respond to contract pre- and post-award actions and documents such as correspondence, request for proposals, tasking instruments and contract modifications. The use of FedConnect also furthers the EPA's commitment to moving towards a paperless acquisition environment by reducing its carbon footprint and conducting its business in an ecologically friendly manner. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETATIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Sources wishing to be considered by the agency MUST submit documentation to the office identified in this notice. Documentation must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice. Offerors must register with FedConnect as an interested party to submit questions and to view responses. Telephone requests for the request for quotation will not be honored. To register in FedConnect vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Please note that vendors MUST have their SAM profile set to public, otherwise FedConnect will not be able to access the SAM information required to validate vendor credentials. There is no charge for registration in FedConnect or SAM. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect technical questions please call the FedConnect Help Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov. For technical issues or questions regarding FedConnect, either email contact@example.gov or call +1 (555) 000-0000. The FedConnect Support Center is staffed Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., EDT, except Federal holidays. You may also find the FedConnect Ready, Set, Go tutorial helpful for tips on setting up and managing your company's account: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Marketing/Documents/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf