Subsurface Soil Testing

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, 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. Instructions to offerors (Tailored for quotes under FAR part 13), evaluation criteria, and all applicable FAR Provisions and Clauses are attached. The solicitation number is 70Z0290PPMW130000 and issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. Where Federal Acquisition Regulation clause language is inconsistent with FAR 13.004, Legal Effect of Quotations, that language is hereby tailored in accordance with FAR 12.302 to be consistent with a request for quotations. This tailoring includes, but is not limited to the following: In accordance with FAR 13.004, a quotation is not an offer, and any clause provision to the contrary is hereby modified to be consistent with FAR 13.004. Where the word "offer/offeror or a derivative of that word appears, it is changed to "quote/quoter or a derivative of that word. This is a small business set aside, the applicable NAICS is 541380 and small business size standard is $16.5M. This solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Contract awarded to the offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The lowest price quote will be evaluated on technical acceptability. If it is found to be acceptable, an award will be made. If it is not found to be acceptable, the next lowest price will be evaluated. This process will continue until a technically acceptable offer is identified. Offerors must be actively registered in System for Award Management - https://www.sam.gov. USCG Communications Center has a requirement for: Subsurface Soil Testing per SOW. FAR 52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984). Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Date and place of delivery and acceptance is on or before June 1, 2020. Principle Place of Performance: U.S Coast Guard Communications Center 4023 Main Street Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Period of Performance: The project shall be completed within twenty (21) calendar days after award date. All quotes are due at USCG Sector Mobile by 11:00am CST on May 11, 2020. Submit quotes and SF18 (attached in this soliciatation) to the following e-mail address(es): Primary E-Mail Address: Keasha.M.Pate@uscg.mil Or Alternate E-Mail Address: Terry.D.Sauer@uscg.mil The Government Point of Contact (POC) for this work is Gilbert "Clay" Bates @ Gilbert.C.Bates@uscg.mil or by phone @ 504-253-4541 or 907-232-5169 . All work shall be coordinated through the POC. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at Keasha.M.Pate@uscg.mil no later than 11 May 2020, 11:00AM Central Standard Time or the question may not be answered.