This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued for this requirement; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation RFQ108000004 is being advertised as a Request for Quotes. This solicitation and consequent contract award incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-16 effective 22 Mar 2007. This solicitation is a total small business concern set aside under NAICS Code: 541380 Testing Laboratories. The size standard for this NAICS Code is $10.5 Million. Description of Requirement: The current scope of this project includes analyzing lung tissue samples from identified malignant mesothelioma cases obtained from North Dakota to determine the mineral fiber content in the affected tissue. Specifically, the purpose is to determine if the tissue samples contain erionite fiber minerals and other mineral fibers. EPA will provide or arrange for tissue samples to be provided to the contractor. It is anticipated the number of tissue samples will not exceed 15 for mineral fiber identification. In addition, EPA will provide a reference fiber sample as a standard for identifying the erionite mineral. It is assumed the contractor has other mineral reference samples to identify other mineral fiber types. The contractor shall provide the necessary personnel, facilities and equipment, and otherwise do all things necessary for,or incidental to performing the tasks identified in attached Statement of Work. The following Clauses and Provisions are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, INSTURCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS shall be completed and submitted with offer; FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS; FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES, AND FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT; FAR 52.228-5, INSURANCE-WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION; 52-228-7 INSURANCE-LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSON; AND FAR 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION. The following Numbered Notes apply to this solicitation and ensuing contract: 1 (one). Offers are due 4:00 MST, Friday, March 12, 2010. Offers may be mailed to: US EPA 1595 Wynkoop St, 8TMS-G Denver, CO 80202 or Emailed to
contact@example.gov. Please include the solicitation number on the offer.
