SOLICITATION NOTICE
H -- Water and waste water testing services from a state certified laboratory for Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
- Notice Date
- 11/23/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- MWR - MWRO - NEKOTA MABO - Mt Rushmore NM 24290 Doane Mountain Road Keystone SD 57751
- ZIP Code
- 57751
- Solicitation Number
- P12PS62097
- Archive Date
- 11/22/2012
- Point of Contact
- Tammy R. Dennert Contract Specialist 6055743113 tammy_dennert@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
- The Department of Interior, National park Service is soliciting offers to provide water and waste water testing services at Mount Rushmore National Memorial (MORU), South Dakota. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)), FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR 37.101, Non-Personal Service Contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-54. The solicitation number is P12PS62097, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 541380, Testing Laboratories; the associated small business size standard is $12 million. The Government contemplates award of a firm fix-priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this solicitation. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government may elect to award without discussions. DESCRIPTION: As prescribed by the State of South Dakota and the Environmental Protection Agency, this BPA is for waste water and drinking waters testing requirements from a South Dakota State Certified Laboratory. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with Environmental, Federal and State regulations and requirements. This includes but is not limited to processing within the prescribed hold times to avoid re-drawing the samples. Authorized MORU Park Staff will hand deliver samples within a 35 mile radius of MORU. Laboratories outside of this radius shall be responsible for the timely pick up of samples from MORU and the transportation to the laboratory. Laboratories shall provide the chain of custody at: 1) time of delivery if within the 35 mile radius; 2) time of pick up from MORU if outside the 35 mile radius. PRICE SCHEDULE: Proposed pricing must be all inclusive. See attached pricing schedule. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base Year : Date of Award (estimated 1/1/2012) through 9/30/2012.Option Year One: 10/1/2012 through 9/30/2013.Option Year Two: 10/1/2013 through 9/30/2014.Option Year Three: 10/1/2014 through 9/30/2015.Option Year Four: 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference. Full text versions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial ItemsFAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial ItemsFAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Within this clause, the following clauses are checked indicating they apply to this acquisition: 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation52.222-3, Convict Labor52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities52.222-26, Equal Opportunity52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of OptionsFAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend ServicesFAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the term of the Contract 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) 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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: -South Dakota State Laboratory Certification.-35 mile radius or process for handling if greater than 35 miles.-Past Performance (which will be provided to respondents). Technical and past performance, when combined, when compared to price are considered approximately equal. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) Full text versions of FAR clauses and provisions 52.212-3, 52.212-5, 52.217-9 are available by faxing or emailing the contact listed below. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All offerors intending to conduct business with the National Park Service must be registered and current in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database (https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx) and the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov/) prior to award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below at least four days prior to the closing date. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotations must be received by the solicitation closing date and time of December 13, 2011, 12:00 PM MST. Along with any other required submissions; offers must also be accompanied by the following information: Date: _______________ Name of Firm: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________ DUNS Number: ___________________ Contact Name: ___________________ Contact Telephone Number: _______________ Fax Number: _______________ Email Address (if available): ________________________________ Completed Pricing Schedule. Will be provided upon email or fax request. Laboratories outside the 35 mile radius, provide an explanation of how you propose to pickup samples, transport them and safeguard them. Copy of current South Dakota State Laboratory Certification. Offers shall stipulate that their quote is valid for 30 days. Quotes will be accepted via email or fax. Submit quotes to: Tammy DennertNPS - MWR - NEKOTA MABO24290 Doane Mountain RoadKeystone, South Dakota 57751Email: tammy_dennert@nps.govFAX: 605-574-9077 The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 13000 Highway 244, Building 31, Suite 1, Keystone, South Dakota
- Zip Code: 57751
- Zip Code: 57751
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