SOLICITATION NOTICE
H -- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - BPA for Laboratory Testing Services
- Notice Date
- 11/18/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- MWR - MWRO - NEKOTA MABO - Mt Rushmore NM 24290 Doane Mt. Rd. Keystone SD 57751
- ZIP Code
- 57751
- Solicitation Number
- Q1500103004
- Response Due
- 11/30/2009
- Archive Date
- 11/18/2010
- Point of Contact
- Jim Strang Utility Systems Operator 6055744513 ; Alan Sage Buildings and Grounds Supervis 6055743119 Allan_sage@nps.gov; Rodney G Hart Utilities System Repair Operat 6055744513 Rodney_Hart@nps.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 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. The solicitation number is Q1500103004, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. The NAICS code is 541380; the associated small business size standard is $12,000,000.00. This solicitation will result in the award of one Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), to the vendor determined to be responsive and responsible. This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The successful vendor must be electronically registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). This solicitation's base performance period will be from December 10, 2009 through September 30, 2010; with the option to exercise annually for one additional year. DESCRIPTION: The National Park Service has a requirement for water and wastewater laboratory testing services for Mount Rushmore National Memorial Water Treatment Facility and Wastewater Treatment Facility. Testing will be done in accordance to regulations established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The successful offeror must be within 35 miles from the collection site to allow hand delivery by park personnel. Delivery of samples will be made Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. The following standards must be met at a minimum:a.Standard Operating Procedure for regulatory compliance of water, wastewater, and biosolids analysis requirements.b.All samples will be identified as a component of a chain-of-custody form. Samples will be collected by certified staff operators, ensuring that samples are delivered within regulated holding times and properly preserved.c.All samples shall be processed in accordance with the appropriate edition of Standard Methods and EPA Regulations.d.Bacteriological samples must be set up in the laboratory within 6 hours of collection.e.BOD samples must be set up within 48 hours of collection.f.All samples have a holding time limit in accordance with 40 CFR, 136.3.The costs associated with this contract shall not exceed $8,500.00 per fiscal year. There is no minimum guarantee. This solicitation will be used to determine pricing for the services required. Pricing charged to the Government shall be as low as or lower than the unit price charged the contractor's most favored customer for comparable services under similar terms and conditions. It is the intent of the National Park Service to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement with the contractor. A base year agreement will be established for the period of December 10, 2009 through September 30, 2010; with an option year period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. The contractor must agree to the following Blanket Purchase Agreement Terms and Conditions:BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS (TO BE COMPLETED UPON AWARD) 1.DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT:The contractor identified above agrees to provide the services specified in Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) #B1500103004 during the period of December 10, 2009 through September 30, 2010.2.EXTENT OF OBLIGATION:The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders actually placed against this blanket purchase agreement.3.PRICING:The following pricing for laboratory testing and analysis of water samples charged to the Government shall be as low as or lower than the unit price charged the contractor's most favored customer for comparable services under similar terms and conditions:Laboratory Testing - Water Analysisi.Biochemical Oxygen Demand (SM#5210 - Report Limit - 1 mg/L) $___________ii.Carbonaceous BOD (SM#5210 - Report Limit - 1 mg/L) $___________iii.Total Suspended Solids (EPA 160.2 - Report Limit - 5 mg/L) $___________iv.Total Suspended Solids - Low Level (EPA 160.2 - Report Limit - 2 mg/L)$____________v.Total Kjeldal Nitrogen (DPA 351.3 - Report Limit - 0.5 mg/L)$____________vi.Distilled Ammonia (EPA 350.2 - Report Limit - 0.1 mg/L)$____________vii.Nitrogen, Nitrate (EPA 353.2/300.0 - Report Limit - 0.05 mg/L)$____________viii.Nitrogen, Nitrite (EPA 353.2/300.0)$____________ix.Total Phosphorus (EPA 365.1 - Report Limit - 0.01 mg/L)$____________x.Fecal Coliform (SM 9222D - Report Limit - 2.2 CFU/100 mL)$____________xi.Total Coliform (SM9223A - Report Limit 2.2 CFU/100 mL)$____________Laboratory Testing - Common Ion Analysisi.Langelier Index - CalculationTotal Dissolved SolidsCalciumTotal AlkalinitypH$____________ii.Chloride (EPA 300.0 - Report Limit - 1 mg/L)$____________iii.Specific Conductance (EPA 120.1 - Report Limit - 1 umhos/cm)$____________iv.Fluoride (EPA 300.0 - Report Limit 0.1 mg/L)$____________v.Hardness - CalculationCalciumMagnesium$____________vi.Total Recoverable Iron (EPA 200.7 - Report Limit - 0.05 mg/L)$____________vii.Total Recoverable Manganese (EPA 200.7 - Report Limit -0.01 mg/L)$____________viii.Potassium (EPA 200.7 - Report Limit - 1 mg/L)$____________ix.Sodium (EPA 200.7 - Report Limit - 1 mg/L)$____________x.Sulfate (EPA 300.0 - Report Limit - 1 mg/L)$____________Laboratory Testing - Biosolidsi.Arsenic (EPA 6010B - Report Limit - 5.0 mg/kg)$____________ii.Cadmium (EPA 6010B - Report Limit 1.0 mg/kg)$____________iii.Chromium (EPA 6010B - Report Limit 5.0 mg/kg)$____________iv.Copper (EPA 6010B - Report Limit - 5.0 mg/kg)$____________v.Lead (EPA 6010B - Report Limit - 5.0 mg/kg)$____________vi.Mercury (EPA 7471 - Report Limit - 1.0 mg/kg)$____________vii.Molybdenum (EPA 6010B - Report Limit - 5.0 mg/kg)$____________viii.Nickel (EPA 6010B - Report Limit - 5.0 mg/kg)$____________ix.Selenium (EPA 7740 - Report Limit - 5.0 mg/kg)$____________x.Zinc (EPA 6010B - Report Limit - 5.0 mg/kg)$____________xi.% Total Solids (SM 2540G - Report Limit - 0.1%)$____________xii.% Moisture (SM 2540G - Report Limit - 0.1%)$____________xiii.EPA 3050 Digestion (EPA 3050)$____________xiv.Fecal Coliform (SM 9222D - Report Limit - 5 CFU/g)$____________xv.TCLP (Metals/Volatiles/Base neutrals and Acid ExtractableSemi-Volatiles, EPA 1311)$____________xvi.Laboratory Testing - Volatile Organic Contaminants (Method 524.2)$____________xvii.Laboratory Testing - Phase II Analytes - InorganicAnalytes (metals)(200.7-8)$____________ PURCHASE LIMITATION: The government will only be obligated to the extent of authorized purchases actually made in accordance with the BPA, and shall only pay for actual quantities received. Each individual call shall not exceed $2,500, and the maximum authorized limit of the BPA shall not exceed $8,500.00 annually. The BPA will specify individuals authorized to place calls. DELIVERY TICKETS:All deliverables or services under this agreement shall be as agreed to between the National Park Service and the contractor. Delivery tickets shall contain the following minimum information:a.Name of Contractorb.Blanket Purchase Agreement Numberc.Order Numberd.Date Order was placede.Itemized list of services furnishedf.Unless shown and itemized on the invoice, include the quantity, unit price, any other applicable costs or discounts, and an extension of each itemg.Date of delivery or shipment INVOICE AND PAYMENT: The vendor is required provide a summary invoice for each month or upon expiration of this blanket purchase agreement, whichever occurs first, for all services made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by signed receipt copies of the delivery tickets. Payment will be made by a third party government purchase card within 30 days from date of invoice. PROVISIONS: The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.233-3 Protest after Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items; 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Ace-Price Adjustment (Option Year). For full-text version of these provisions, please use the following Internet link: http://www.arnet.gov/far. The register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act By direction of the Secretary of Labor Wage Determination No: 2005-2485, Revision 7, dated 08/28/2009. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. SUBMITTING QUOTES: Any questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. Quotations must be received no later than November 30, 2009, 2:00 p.m., Mountain Time. Quotations should include:1. Service (Analysis) being offered; and2. Current prices; Quotes will be accepted via email or fax. Submit quotes to:Sue C. Bennett, Purchasing AgentNPS Midwest Region - NEKOTA MABO24290 Doane Mountain RoadKeystone, South Dakota 57751Email: sue_c_bennett@nps.govFax: 605-574-9077 The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Highway 244, Keystone, Pennington County, South Dakota
- Zip Code: 577514400
- Zip Code: 577514400
- Record
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