Blood Testing, Avian blood samples

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F11PS01674 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-53. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380 Testing Laboratories with a small business size standard of $12 This requirement is available for full and open competition. The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract for determination of elemental concentrations (using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry or equivalent laboratory methodologies) for between 700-1000 heparinized whole blood samples (1 mL each) from aprox 600 individually marked tundra swans and aprox 300 from greater white-fronted geese. Specific elements to be determined include in laboratory screening include: silver (Ag), aluminum (Al), arsenic (As), boron (B), barium (Ba), beryllium (Be), calcium (Ca), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), mercury (Hg), potassium (K), lithium (Li), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), sodium (Na), nickel (Ni), phosphorus (P), lead (Pb), selenium (Se), silicon (Si), tin (Sn), strontium (Sr), titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), and zinc (Zn). Deliverable product(s): Lab results (concentrations for each sample) in electronic spreadsheet form. Any remaining samples (left-over blood) will also be returned for archival purposes. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded for this effort, but the final number of samples is not known at this time. Please provide pricing per sample based on an expected total number of samples between 700 - 1000. Bid Item 1 Sample preparation (blood) $ _____________ Each Sample Bid Item 2 Elemental Analysis $ ____________ Each sample CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION WEBSITE: EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003, ALL CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED ON THE CCR WEBSITE AS AN ACTIVE VENDOR IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD AND TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS AGAINST AN EXISTING AWARD. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR FIRM IS REGISTERED. THE WEBSITE IS: http:// www.ccr.gov ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) WEBSITE: PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS SHALL COMPLETE ELECTRONIC ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS AT https://orca.bpn.gov IN CONJUNCTION WITH REQUIRED REGISTRATION IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE (SEE FAR 4.1102). Questions concerning this announcement may be directed to Randall Miller at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via e-mail to contact@example.gov. The following Far clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorperated by reference. The full text versions may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition to include the following: 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor;52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18 -- Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-1 Buy American Act; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration Quotes may be sent via e-mail contact@example.gov This RFQ closes 1 September 2011 at 2:00 pm Alaska Standard Time.