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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 20, 2005 FBO #1210
SOLICITATION NOTICE

A -- Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP)

Notice Date

3/18/2005
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity, ATTN: CEHEC-CT, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
 

ZIP Code

22315-3860
 

Solicitation Number

BAA-05-0006
 

Response Due

4/14/2005
 

Archive Date

6/13/2005
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Office is interested in receiving proposals focusing on the area of research and technologies that will be used to design an extensive environmental moni toring system at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and surrounding environs in east central North Carolina. The monitoring system will be part of a new effort, entitled Defense Coastal/Estuarine Research Program (DCERP) that is being undertaken by SERDP in or der to address military and other impacts on the New River Estuary in eastern North Carolina. This notice constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2). Proposers should state in their proposal that it is submitted in res ponse to this BAA. Readers should note that this is an announcement to declare DoD/SERDPs intent to competitively fund research and development for innovative and new environmental technologies that meet the focus areas set forth in the SERDP Program Anno uncement. The Program Announcement can be found on the DoD/SERDP Home Page accessible through the World Wide Web at http://www.serdp.org/funding/monitoring. No request for proposals (RFP), solicitation, or other announcement of this opportunity will be mad e. Awards may take the form of contracts, grants or cooperative agreements. Submission of proposals is not restricted in any way to any particular entity. Before preparing a proposal, potential proposers should read the information provided in the SERDP Pr ogram Announcement for details regarding proposal submission and the evaluation of proposals. Awardees under this BAA will be selected through a multi-stage review process. The government will not pay for any costs associated with the preparation of propos als nor travel to present oral presentations in support of the proposals. To be eligible for consideration, readers wishing to respond to this announcement must submit a proposal, including a signed original copy, plus six (6) additional copies to: Dr. Rob ert Holst, SERDP Program Office, 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 303, Arlington, VA 22203-1821, 703-696-2127. An electronic copy of the proposal in a PDF format must accompany the paper copies. Proposals sent via fax or electronic mail will be rejected. Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, April 14, 2005. They must be in full form describing the merits and objectives of the proposers project. The proposal should concisely describe what the proposer has to offer the SERDP Prog ram and discuss (1) the proposed objective(s) and approach with a clear identification of overall innovation and scientific/ technical merits; (2) the proposers capabilities and related experience, or unique combination of these which are integral factors in achieving a proposed objective; and (3) the qualifications and experience of the principal investigator(s), team leader(s), or key personnel who are critical in achieving the objectives of the proposal. Proposals should be no longer than fifteen pages (not including the cover page), single sided, and no smaller than 11 point print font. Examples of the proposed monitoring process should be submitted. The cover page must be completed and entered via the website at https://sems.serdp-estcp.org/index.jsp in the format specified in the Instructions. At a minimum, the proposals should contain: (1) a title, descriptive of the research to be performed; (2) the name and address of the individual, company or educational institution submitting the pre-proposal; ( 3) the technical objective and description of the approach including how the approach described satisfies the focused need in the Program Announcement; (4) the duration of the project along with a milestone chart with significant events; (5) the estimated labor cost, materials cost, burdens, and profit (if any) by year using the provided cost spreadsheet; and (6) curriculum vitae of the Principal Investigator(s). The format requirements for the proposal are set forth in the Program Announcement on the DOD SERDP Home Page. Multiple awards may be made. It is expected that awards totaling a minimum of approximately $50 thousand will result. Proposals will be evaluate d against the following factors, listed in descending order of importance: (1) SERDP relevance (PASS/FAIL) - whether the submission responds to the intent of the BAA; (2) the approach, objective(s) and overall scientific and technical merits of the propose d technology; (3) the qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed Principal Investigator, team leader, or key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposed objectives; and (4) realism of the proposed cost, and availability of funds. For awards to be made as contracts, evaluation shall include the extent of commitment in providing meaningful subcontracting opportunities for small business, HUD Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, woman owned small business concerns, hist orically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAISC) code is 541710 with the small business size standard of 500 employees. In addition, contract proposals that exceed $500,000 submi tted by all but small business concerns must be accompanied by a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Woman-Owned, Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. Prospective contractors must submit their Annual Representation and Certificati ons via the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA). This can be done through the following website http://orca.bpn.gov, this is in conjunction with the requirement to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Prospective contractors shall update the representations and certifications submitted to ORCA as necessary, but at least annually, to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. The representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA. The point of contact for this BAA for technical issues is Dr. Robert Holst, SERDP Program Office, 703-696-2127 and for non-technical issues is Ms. Alandra Jones, HECSA, 703-428-6551.
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity ATTN: CEHEC-CT, 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria VA

Zip Code: 22315-3860

Country: US
 

Record

SN00771750-W 20050320/050318212332 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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