B--Sources Sought - Water Quality Sample Analysis

Sources Sought for Water Quality Sample Analysis This is a sources sought synopsis for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation exists at this time. All qualified vendors may submit capability statements for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine the technical, administrative, management, and financial capability to perform this type of work. The capability statements will be used to determine appropriate procurement strategy. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Lower Colorado Region, requires an experienced and state or NELAP certified laboratory familiar with the Colorado River and its tributaries to conduct laboratory analysis of water samples. Reclamation currently tests for chlorophyll (a,b,c), nitrogen (ammonia, nitrates/nitrites, totals, etc), phosphorous (total and ortho-) (with the capability to report Ortho Phosphorus to 1 ppb), silica, chlorate (ClO4), total selenium, total suspended solids, total boron, total chromium, chromium VI and mercury. Additional parameters may be requested depending on the project needs. Samples are generally collected, by the Government, on a quarterly basis from the Colorado River and its tributaries. It is estimated that 437 various samples will be collected per year. In addition to laboratory analysis of samples, firms will provide sample bottles for the expected number of samples collected, prepared with preservatives when necessary, and coolers sufficient to hold ice for at least 48 hours during shipping. Firms will be required to complete reporting within 30 days from the receipt of any samples. The Government anticipates award of a single blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with a 5 year performance period to a vendor that can provide all of the required analyses outlined in this sources sought. Responsible firms are welcome to submit a capability statement on or before March 31, 2017 by 4:00 P.M., Local Time. Submittals will be reviewed and considered by Reclamation during the solicitation planning process. Send your capability package via email to contact@example.gov. Your package should include the following information: 1. Capability statement (5 page maximum) - showing recent experience doing this type of work or work similar in scope and complexity and any lab accreditations that your company has. Additionally, the Government is looking for labs that are certified in the state that they operate. Finally, note that the Government is looking for labs that will be able to report Ortho Phosphorus to 1 ppb. 2. Provide your business name, address, point of contact, phone number and email address. 3. Provide your business size & type: 8(a), HubZone, Service Disabled Veteran, Small Business or Large Business. All firms should identify whether or not they are a small businesses or other than small business in accordance with the size standard for The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 541380- Testing Laboratories. The Small Business Size Standard is $15 Million for this NAICS. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jennalyn Schilke at contact@example.gov. When it is determined that a formal requirement exists, an announcement will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.