lab analysis services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 2020R3281017 and this solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-06. This is a small business set aside. The associated NACIS code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories and the small business size standard is $16.5M Contract Type: The resulting contract from this solicitation will be a firm fixed priced requirement for services specified in the Scope of Work and for the period set forth herein. Performance of services shall be made only as authorized by the contract and modifications thereto issued by the Contracting Officer. Place of Performance: Samples will be collected and shipped to the laboratory by NIWTP personnel at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP), Rio Rico, Arizona, Santa Cruz County. Payment information: The Contractor will be paid in accordance with FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (July 2013). Contracting Officer: Philip Johnson 4191 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX 79902 +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov Offerors are urged to submit ALL QUESTIONS in writing, in by E-Mail to contact@example.gov , referencing the solicitation number RFP 2020R3281017. Inquiries and questions received by the issuing office thirteen (13) calendar days or less prior to the proposal due date may not be considered timely and may not receive a written response. Unless the offeror inserts a longer period of time, proposals will remain valid for a period of 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals. FIRM PRICES FOR OPTION PERIODS By requesting the offeror to submit prices for periods that extend beyond the basic award period as provided for in the option provision, the Government is in no way bound to purchase any services and/or materials beyond the basic award period. These additional periods and firm prices are for the option provision if the Government so chooses to exercise it. Clauses incorporated by reference 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) The Government contemplates award of a Firm fixed price Requirements contract resulting from this solicitation. (End of provision) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors'Commercial, applies to this acquisition.(Jun 2020) The Offeror shall submit a proposal based on the CLIN structure provided in this Solicitation. The Contractor shall provide a narrative addressing technical acceptability. The narrative shall not exceed three (3) pages. There is no page limit on the other items required by the solicitation. Offers are due by 3:00 PM MST on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Offers shall be emailed to Philip Johnson at contact@example.gov. Offers shall confirm receipt. Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR l7.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of provision) Basis for Award Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Offerors will be determined technically acceptable if they can perform the requirements found in the scope of work. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(c), the Contracting Officer may insert a provision substantially as follows: Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: _____'See Basis for Award Listed above'______________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Technical and past performance, when combined, are less important when compared to price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) The clause at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications'Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (Jun 2020) NOTE: The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (Oct 2018) The clause at 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, applies to this acquisition. (Apr 1984) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders'Commercial Items (Jun 2020), applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. 52.222-3 Convict Labor. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards'Price Adjustment 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. ATTACHMENTS: -SCOPE OF WORK - LINE ITEM PRICING