Cone penetrometer testing service for Truckee Canal Fernley Nevada.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATIONCone Penetrometer Testing Service for Truckee Canal Fernley Nevada This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service 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. (ii) This solicitation, R10PS80222 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. (iv) This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. NAICS Code is 238910; Small business size standard is $14 Million. (v) This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial services: Piezocone penetration testing along portions of two, 10-mile reaches of the Truckee Canal in the vicinity of Fernley Nevada: the Derby Reach between Derby Dam and Fernley, NV and the Lahontan Reach between Fernley, NV and Lahontan Reservoir. (vi) Description of requirements for the services to be acquired: A copy of the Statement of Work is available by request. Contact POC listed in paragraph xvi. (vii) This work should start before March 31, 2010. The work to be performed is located in section (v). (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a fixed price purchase order to the best value offeror conforming to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. 1) Technical Capability - The offeror's proposal will be evaluated to the extent the technical capability demonstrates experience and proficiency in (1) electronic cone penetration test mobilization and de-mobilization, (2) electronic cone penetration test sounding, (3) pore pressure dissipation test, and (4) grouting electronic cone penetration test holes. This factor is less important when compared to past performance. 2) Past Performance - Past performance evaluation will focus on the quality of previous work produced by the offeror. Key considerations include: Past performance relevant to cone penetration testing to evaluate embankment and foundation engineering properties (2) soil conditions for safety evaluations to include: seepage and piping, static stability and earthquake liquefaction stability. This factor will be the most important factor when compared to technical capability. 3) Price- Price will be used to determine price fair and reasonableness. The relative order of all evaluation factors is (1) Past Performance, (2) Technical Capability, (3) Price. Technical capability and past performances, when combined, is significantly more important than price. (x) The offeror must have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) which is the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The web site address is https://orca.bpn.gov/. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are b(8), b(19), b(20), b(21), b(22), b(23), b(38). (xiii) The provision at Department of Interior 1452.215-71- Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information applies to this acquisition. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings do not apply to this acquisition. (xv) Proposals are required to be received no later than 12:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, Friday March 12, 2010, and must include the following: Company name, address phone numbers, DUNS number, Tax ID number, proposals shall be delivered via email to contact@example.gov. (xvi) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Al Phillips at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov.