Chemical Analysis of Marine Sediments collected from Long Island Sound

The Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, Contracts and Procurement, is requesting quotes for conducting marine sediment analyses in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1). This requirement also includes providing the bottles, preservatives, and coolers for sample collection. The contractor may also be required to store samples for up to 90 days This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a), this requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. The North American Industry Classification Code applicable to this procurement is 541380, Testing Laboratories, with a small business size standard of $12M. The Product Service Code (PSC) is F999, Other Environmental Service, Study, and Support. Please see Attachment 1 for the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Instructions About Registering in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database: Offerors must register on-line in the CCR database at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx prior to submitting an offer for this requirement. Companies that must register in CCR must also complete and return the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-13. Provide the following: 1) Please submit the completed RFQ response form (Attachment 2). 2) A completed copy of the FAR provision, Offeror Representations and Certifications for Commercial Items or a statement that the offeror's online representations and certifications, which are posted at https://orca.bpn.gov/ are current. A copy of the FAR provision will be provided upon request. 3) Availability of services on GSA Schedule, if applicable. 4) Please provide a brief narrative description of your approach to performing the work required under the PWS. Evaluation Award will be made to the offeror who provides the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offer. Technically Acceptable is defined as meeting all of the requirements listed in Attachment 1. CLAUSES EPAAR: The following clauses are incorporated by reference and are applicable to this solicitation and resulting contract: EPAAR 1552.211-79 COMPLIANCE WITH EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (OCT 00) FAR: The following clauses are incorporated by reference and are applicable to this solicitation and resulting contract: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUNE 2008) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 Prepare quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items and the following additional instructions. The pricing breakdown must include the cost of each method per sample. A price breakdown for equipment, travel, and any other direct costs must be provided as a separate document. The vendor will include the cost of laboratory method blanks, laboratory control spikes, client specific MS/MSD and duplicate samples shall be included in the unit price for each sample method. The contractor shall include the cost of field blanks, equipment blanks, and SRMs in the unit price for each method. The TOC includes the two reps/sample. Samples that require storage beyond 30 days will be priced per batch of 1 to 20 samples with a 3-month storage limit. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jan 1999) FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUNE 2008) FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Mar 2009) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEPT 2008) The following clauses in this provision are applicable to this solicitation and the resulting contract: 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Sep 2006) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam (Sep 2006) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies (Feb 2009) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) DUE DATE: Responses are due no later than 4:00PM EDT on May 17, 2010 to Contracts & Procurement, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail Code: OARM16-2, Boston, MA 02109-3912, ATTN: Darlene Hainer, Contracting Officer, or via email to: contact@example.gov. Please submit your response via any method listed below: E-MAIL/FAX/FEDERAL EXPRESS OR LIKE SERVICE/HAND-CARRIED TO THE OFFICE Contracting Office Address: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts and Procurement, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail Code: OARM16-2, Boston, MA 02109-3912. Point of Contact(s): Darlene Hainer +1 (555) 000-0000; FAX # is +1 (555) 000-0000.