PRESOL | R | Extend the Sacramento River Water Quality Model (SRWQM) from Knights Landing to Freeport, CA

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 FBO #3221
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Extend the Sacramento River Water Quality Model (SRWQM) from Knights Landing to Freeport, CA

Notice Date: 9/17/2010
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting Office: Division of Contracting and General Services U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service911 NE 11th Avenue Portland OR 97232
ZIP Code: 97232
Solicitation Number: 80181AQ638
Response Due: 9/22/2010
Archive Date: 9/17/2011
Point of Contact: Paul Griffin Contracting Officer 5038722760 Paul_Griffin@fws.gov;
E-Mail Address: 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 found in 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is 80181AQ638 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 05-43) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is a total small business set-aside procurement under NAISC classification code: 574710. Product Service Cod: R499. The small business size standard is 500 employees. The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8(California/Nevada) has a requirement for services to extend the existing Sacramento River Water Quality Model (SRWQM) from its current terminus of Knights Landing downstream to Freeport, California. The objective of this project is to be able to simulate Sacramento River water temperatures using the HEC-5Q-based model down to Freeport. To do this, the model shall include representations of significant features including, but not limited to, the Fremont Weir, Sutter Bypass, Feather River, Sacramento Weir and American River. Because the major intended use of the model will be as part of planning studies which are often based on monthly hydrologic models, this project will necessarily include development of an algorithm to convert CalSim II monthly flow data to SRWQM daily flow data between Knights Landing and Freeport. This shall be developed consistent with the current formulation applied to CalSim II monthly flow data in the existing model domain. This project is a critical first step to the long term objective of simulating the Sacramento River Basin, including the Feather River and the American River HEC-5Q tools, once they are developed. The ability to simulate daily water temperatures in the lower Sacramento River will help the Service to make informed decisions regarding the restoration of salmonids and estuarine species that reside or migrate through this area. This project will benefit the public in terms of the Department of Interior (Interior) agencies will be able to better fulfill their missions, as well as enabling Interior to identify data gaps and guide future efforts regarding data collection and model development. BASE ITEMS: Description:QTY U/I Total Price: CLIN0001: Extend SAC River Model and Provide Final Report 1JB$__________ STATEMENT OF WORK:The contractor shall:: 1.Acquire and organize all available historical hydrologic, cross-sectional and meteorological data necessary to extend, calibrate and validate the SRWQM from Knights Landing to Freeport, CA. 2.Perform the extension, calibration, validation and a 1922-2003 simulation of the Knights Landing to Freeport, CA portion of the Sacramento River. 3.Be present for a meeting with the Service and the Bureau of Reclamation during the first week of work to acquire the particular version of SRWQM to be used in this project and to coordinate any details or resolve any questions that may exist at the outset of the project. 4.Be present for a meeting with the Service and the Bureau of Reclamation after approximately half of the project work has been completed. This coordination meeting will be used to clarify any outstanding questions or issues and to report the progress of work items identified herein. 5.Provide a draft report documenting the data, methods and results, including a discussion of each of the model input's sensitivity and importance (for the Knights Landing to Freeport, CA reach of the Sacramento River), by 1/31/2011 in Word 2003, Word 2007, Excel 2003 or Excel 2007 format. 6.Provide a full working copy of data files comprising the extended SRWQM with installation instructions for a Windows XP based PC by 1/31/2011. 7.Provide a list of model limitations and recommendations to enhance the model's ability to simulate water temperatures (for the Knights Landing to Freeport, CA reach of the Sacramento River) by 2/28/2011 in Word 2003, Word 2007, Excel 2003 or Excel 2007 format. 8.Provide a final electronic version (and 6 hard copies of item 3) of items 3, 4 and 5 above by 3/15/2011, incorporating and/or responding to Service's comments on the draft report. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS:The Government will provide the following for use in the performance of the awarded contract: 1.Provide a copy of the existing Sacramento River Water Quality Model (SRWQM) to be extended. 2.Provide Calsim II monthly simulated flows for the 1922-2003 production simulation. 3.Select a contractor recommended location for an initial project kick-off meeting at the beginning of the project, to exchange information, e.g., item 1 above. 4.Select a contractor recommended location for a mid-term meeting half way through the project, to resolve any problems, and to ensure there is agreement on the plans for the remaining work. 5.Provide feedback on the 1/31/2011 draft report by 2/21/2011. DELIVERY POINT, (FOB):The date and place of delivery and acceptance and FOB point shall be US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bay Delta Fish and Wildlife Office, 650 Capitol Mall, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA with all deliverables provided the government by April 30, 2011 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:The Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference The applicability of FAR 52,212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies, and the specific criteria to be used for evaluation shall be as follows:1)Price2)Past Performance3)Expedited Delivery Date Offerors must supply a completed copy of the provision found at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items when responding to this solicitation, and have completed on-line representations and certifications found at www.orca.bpn.gov The Clause found at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the Clause incorporated by Reference. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the applicable Clauses contained therein as follows:a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).(2) 52.233-03, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).(3) 52.233-04, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78) (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer shall check as appropriate.]___ (1) 52.203-06, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).___(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (MAR 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)___(4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5).___ (5) 52.219-03, Notice of Total HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C 657a). ___ (6) 52.219-04, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C 657a). ___ (7) [Reserved] _X__ (8)(i) 52.219-06, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.___ (9)(i) 52.219-07 Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.___ (10) 52.219-08, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). ___ (11(i) 52.219-09, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (APR 2008) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.___ (12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (13) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).___ (14)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (15) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (APR 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (16) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (17) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). _X__ (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _X__ (19) 52.222-03, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X__ (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) (E.O. 13126). _X__ (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). __X_ (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). ___ (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X__ (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X__ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (26) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 12.1803.)___ (27)(i) 52.223-09, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).___ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-09 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).__X_ (28) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ___(29)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423). ___(ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.___ (30) 52.225-01, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)._X__ (31)(i)52.225-03, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JUNE 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138. ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.___ (32) 52.225-05, Trade Agreements (AUG 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note)._X__ (33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O's, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).___ (34) 52.226-04, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).___ (35) 52.226-05, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).___ (36) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (37) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X_ (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (39) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (40) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (FEB 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (41) 52.239-01, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). _X__ (42)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]_X__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (SEP 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (SEP 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).___ (7) 52.226-06, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).___ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEPT 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does Not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).(ii) 52.219-08, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.(iii) [Reserved](iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).(vii) [Reserved](viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).___Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009)(xiii) 52.226-06, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-06.(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.(End of Clause) POINT OF CONTACT(s):This combined synopsis/solicitation is a request for competitive quotes. Offerors interested in submitting a quote, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Paul M. Griffin, Contracting Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service (503) 231-2391 phone, (503) 231-6259 fax, email: paul_griffin@fws.gov TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:John Radilla, USFWS Bay Delta Fish and Wildlife Office: 916-930-5624 QUOTE SUBMISSION:Quotes must be received at the following address, by via fax or mail, prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Closing date of this solicitation is September 22, 2010 at 2:00pm PST: US Fish and Wildlife ServiceContracting and General Services911 NE 11th AvenuePortland, OR 97232 Evaluation of quotes received in response to this solicitation and purchase order award is anticipated to be made within five (5) business days following the closing date of this solicitation.
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Place of Performance: Address: Freeport, Alameda, California; Zip Code: 95814
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