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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 27, 2009. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

R--Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract for Core Drilling, Soil Sampling and Laboratory Testing of Soil Samples

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W912HY-09-R-0009Federal

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This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract, issued by the Department of Defense through the USACE Galveston District, covers core drilling, soil sampling, and laboratory testing of soil samples. The contract is structured with a one-year base period and four optional one-year renewals, with a total estimated value of approximately 5,000,000 dollars. Work is performed across various terrains within the Galveston District, including hard surfaced dry land, inland waterways, lakes, bays, and specifically marsh terrain, which is expected to account for at least 60 percent of the requirements. Due to the nature of these environments, the use of marsh buggy mounted drill rigs and floating plant equipment is frequently required. Contractors must demonstrate specialized technical competence and experience in handling soft subsurface conditions, submerged areas, and heavy vegetation. Laboratory testing must adhere to ASTM E 329 and ASTM D 3740 standards, encompassing a full range of tests such as triaxial compression, unconfined compression, and direct shear consolidation. The government reserves the right to inspect drilling equipment for dependability and laboratory apparatus for proper calibration. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for annual manyear reporting and adhering to the specified Texas Wage Determinations for labor.

General Info

DoD contract for soil sampling and testing in Galveston, valued at 5 million dollars.

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

TX, USA

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Attachment A: Contract Manyear Reporting Worksheet

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W912HY-09-R-0009 Amendment 0001

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W912HY-09-R-0009 Amendment 0002

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W912HY-09-R-0009: Core Drilling, Soil Sampling and Laboratory Testing

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WD 05-2516 (Rev. 8) - Texas Wage Determination

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Galveston District Boundaries Map (Attachment B)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W076 Endist Galveston
Contacts2 people available
OfficeGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA
Office AddressGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA
Contacts
Maria E RodriguezContract Specialist
Jacqueline B AdekanbiContract Specialist

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The work consists of core drilling, soil sampling and testing. The following requirements are highlighted from the Performance Work Statement: It is anticipated that soil sampling and core drilling requirements under this contract will occur in marsh terrain or lands with excessive moisture requiring marsh buggy mounted drill rigs at least 60 percent of the time. Firms deemed capable of performing the required work may be inspected during the evaluation process. Core drilling and soil sampling equipment will be inspected for dependability, and sufficient size to efficiently perform the drilling and sampling. Laboratory equipment and apparatus shall be approved types and shall be maintained in good calibrated condition and within the specified tolerances for laboratory equipment shown in the referenced ASTM E 329 and ASTM D 3740. Laboratory testing will include a full range of soils tests including but not limited to unconfined compression, triaxial compression, direct shear consolidation and other testing, all in accordance with respective ASTM standards. Project locations will be identified for each task order. The firm must demonstrate in its submission the specialized experience, the capacity, and the technical competence of the firm and its staff to meet the following: specialized experience and technical competence in core drilling and soil sampling in the following types of terrains: Marsh terrain includes marsh lands, swamps and dredged material placement areas, lands with excessive moisture and/or soft to very soft surface and subsurface conditions that may include partially to fully submerged areas with varying depths of ponded or standing water, and which may be covered by heavy vegetation or brush. Hard surfaced dry land with varying types of terrain and steepness which may be covered by heavy vegetation or brush. Inland waterways and channels, lakes, bays, and other bodies of water, and waters in close proximity to deep draft navigation channels.

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