SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Chemical Analysis for Nitrosamines
- Notice Date
- 1/27/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Ecosystems Research Division (LAB), 960 College Station Rd., Athens, GA, 30605
- ZIP Code
- 30605
- Solicitation Number
- RSB-5054
- Response Due
- 2/16/2005
- Archive Date
- 3/3/2005
- Description
- The U S Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), National Environmental Research Laboratory in Athens, Georgia, intends to award a fixed-price Purchase Order using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is for the analysis of 8 nitrosamines (listed in the Statement of Work) in a total of 40 samples. The Statement of Work, outlining our requirements, is attached after this synopsis/solicitation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for analysis in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items and FAR 52.214-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation provisions, will be the lowest priced/technically acceptable. Technically acceptable will be based on past performance, experience in similar analysis, and availability to do work within the timeframe specified in the Statement of Work. Offerors should provide names and contact numbers of at least three customers they have served within the last five years. Vendors must supply Federal Tax Identification number, Data Universal Number System Number (DUNS), and Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for award. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541380. Any firm who believes it is capable of meeting EPA?s requirement stated herein may submit a response, which if received by February 16, 2005, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be in writing and may be faxed to Anne Owensby, 706-355-8026 or e-mailed to Owensby.Anne@epa.gov. The cost of this procurement is expected to be in the range of $10K - $25K. All questions should be directed to Anne Owensby via email at owensby.anne@epa.gov. Statement of Work for Nitrosamine Measurement for Four Lab Chlorination Study General The contractor shall perform chemical analyses (for the 8 nitrosamines listed below) on drinking water samples for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Exposure Research Laboratory, Ecosystems Research Division, 960 College Station Road, Athens GA 30605-2700. The government will provide a total of 40 samples for this project over a period of approximately 7 months. This work is part of a collaborative project called the Four Lab Chlorination Study, which involves chlorination treatment of drinking water, concentration of this drinking water, chemical analysis of disinfection by-products (DBPs) formed in the water, and toxicological study of the drinking water concentrates. This contract will be to carry out the chemical analysis of 8 nitrosamines for this project. As part of this project, there will be the following activities: (1) The Trial Run. A Trial Run will be carried out initially to assess the ability of reverse osmosis concentration to successfully concentrate DBPs with the specific water to be studied. Two Trial Run experiments would be sampled for nitrosamines, for a total of 12 samples. (2) Nitrosamine Stability Study (Optional). If nitrosamines are found in water samples during the Trial Run, a Nitrosamine Stability Study will be carried out during the Trial Run to determine the stability of DBPs in the concentrates over 14-day ideal storage conditions (4oC in the dark) and limited on-cage/off-cage conditions (animal cage conditions at room temperature?carried out at the U.S. EPA Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory in RTP, NC). The latter water samples would be provided to the contractor after storage on the animal cages. A total of 16 samples would be analyzed for this Stability Study (if carried out). (3) The Full Study. The Full Study will involve a minimum of 2 concentration events of treated drinking water and will involve the measurement of the listed nitrosamine DBPs in unconcentrated and concentrated waters that would be used in toxicity testing. A minimum of 12 samples would be analyzed for the Full Study. If the Nitrosamine Stability Study is not carried out, then additional concentration events will be sampled for nitrosamines, for a total of 28 samples. There will be 3 types of water samples analyzed: (1) the treated, unconcentrated water (1x water); (2) the treated-concentrated water; and (3) the raw water concentrates (used as a control). All data will be entered by the contractor into an Excel data entry form that will be provided by the U.S. EPA. Government Furnished Items The government will provide water samples collected and stored in appropriate containers. The government will provide an Excel data entry form for data entry by the contractor. Specific Tasks The contractor shall perform chemical analyses on drinking water samples (1x treated water, treated water concentrates, and raw water concentrates). The contractor shall provide concentration data for the 8 listed nitrosamines for the 1x treated water, treated water concentrates, and raw water concentrates. A total of 40 samples shall be analyzed. There will be 3 main tasks associated with this contract: Task 1. The Trial Run A Trial Run will be carried out to assess the success of the concentration effort and will be conducted over a March-May 2005 timeframe. The contractor shall measure the 8 nitrosamines (see list below) in the 1x treated water, the treated-concentrated water, and the concentrated raw water. Duplicate samples of each shall be analyzed (total of 6 per Trial Run experiment). The 1x treated water will be shipped overnight to the contractor for analysis while the concentration effort is taking place. The water concentrates will be shipped overnight to the contractor upon completion of the concentration process (anticipated 1-2 days after the 1x water samples). Data for these analytes shall be provided to the U.S. EPA within 10 working days of receipt of the water concentrates. Data shall be entered by the contractor into an Excel data entry form provided by the U.S. EPA. Two Trial Run experiments are expected, for a total of 12 samples. Task 2. Nitrosamine Stability Study (Optional) If the nitrosamines are found in the treated concentrates during the Trial Run, a Nitrosamine Stability Study shall be carried out during the Trial Run to determine the stability of the nitrosamines in the concentrates over 14-day ideal storage conditions (4oC in the dark) and limited on-cage/off-cage conditions (animal cage conditions at room temperature?carried out at the U.S. EPA Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory in RTP, NC). Water concentrates containing DBPs would be provided to the contractor on the following schedule: (1) Day One on-cage (as water bottles are initially filled on the animal cages); (2) Day Two off-cage (as remaining water is collected off the animal cages); (3) Day 6 on-cage (as water bottles are filled with fresh water that was stored at 4oC in the dark); (4) Day 7 off-cage; (5) Day 14 on-cage; (6) Day 15 off-cage (2 duplicates for each sampling, total of 12 samples). Data shall be provided to the U.S. EPA within 10 working days. Data shall be entered by the contractor into an Excel data entry form provided by the U.S. EPA. If most nitrosamines are stable, a second stability check shall be made after 20 days storage (2 duplicates under ideal storage conditions and 2 duplicates stored at room temperature on animal cages). Data shall be provided to the U.S. EPA within 10 working days. Data shall be entered by the contractor into an Excel data entry form provided by the U.S. EPA. Grand total samples for Nitrosamine Stability Study (if carried out): 16 samples. Note: If nitrosamines are not found in treated concentrates during the Trial Run, the 16 samples allocated for this Stability Study would be instead analyzed during the Full Study. Task 3. The Full Study The Full Study will involve several concentration events of treated drinking water. This contract would involve the measurement of the 8 listed nitrosamines in water samples from selected concentration events (2 concentration events if the Nitrosamine Stability Study is carried out during the Trial Run, and 4 concentration events if the Nitrosamine Stability Study measurements are not carried out). The Full Study will begin between June and September and will end 20-22 weeks later. A minimum of two-weeks notice will be given to the contractor for the scheduled starting date of the Full Study (first concentration event) and for the additional sampling dates (later concentration events). Measurements shall be carried out as in the Trial Run (including measurement of 1x treated water, treated-concentrated water, and concentrated raw water). Data shall be provided within 4 working weeks of receipt of the water concentrates. Data shall be entered by the contractor into an Excel data entry form provided by the U.S. EPA. A minimum of 2 concentration events will be sampled for nitrosamines, for a total of 12 samples (if previous Nitrosamine Stability Study is carried out). If the Nitrosamine Stability Study is not carried out, then additional concentration events will be sampled for nitrosamines, for a total of 28 samples. (12 to 28 samples total). Reports The contractor shall submit a report for each set of water samples tested. This report shall include measured concentrations for each analyte, along with an average concentration for the two duplicate samples. Data for the Trial Run and the Full Study shall be entered into an Excel data entry form (provided by the U.S. EPA) within ten working days following receipt of the samples for the Trial Run and Nitrosamine Stability Study (if carried out), and within 4 working weeks following receipt of the samples for the Full Study. Any analytical problems shall be communicated to the government representative immediately. A final report shall be submitted within 4 months of completion of the Full Study. The final report shall be submitted electronically and shall include details on the analytical methods used, along with the concentration results for the water samples. Payment will be made to contractor monthly upon receipt of data reports. The contractor shall submit a written quality assurance (QA) program and detailed project plans with the request for quotation. Upon request by the government representative, the contractor shall allow an on site visit to the laboratory. Anticipated Timeline: March-May 2005 June-September 2005 Start?Sampling for 20-22 weeks Payment Schedule Payment shall be made on a monthly basis based on number of analyses performed during the month as supported by the Excel data entry form. The contractor shall submit an invoice for the analyses performed to the address noted in the contract. List of 8 Nitrosamine Analytes to be measured: 1. N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) 2. N-Nitroso-methylethylamine (NMEA) 3. N-Nitroso-diethylamine (NDEA) 4. N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine (NDPA) 5. N-Nitroso-di-n-butylamine (NDBA) 6. N-Nitroso-pyrollidine (NPYR) 7. N-Nitroso-piperidine (NPIP) 8. N-Nitroso-morpholine (NMor)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 960 College Station Rd., Athens, GA
- Zip Code: 30605
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 30605
- Record
- SN00741583-W 20050129/050127212330 (fbodaily.com)
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