SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Professional Services - Biological Studies in the Snake and Columbia River Basins and Other Areas in the Northwest
- Notice Date
- 9/17/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- USACE District, Walla Walla, 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876
- ZIP Code
- 99362-1876
- Solicitation Number
- W912EF-13-R-0033
- Response Due
- 10/30/2013
- Archive Date
- 11/16/2013
- Point of Contact
- Mary Van Sickle, 509-527-7204
- E-Mail Address
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USACE District, Walla Walla
(mary.m.vansickle@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (USACE) is soliciting multiple award, multiple year contracts for Professional Services - Biological Studies In the Snake and Columbia River Basins and Other Areas in the Northwest; Request for Proposal (RFP) W912EF-13-R-0033. A professional services contract where consideration is being given to issuing a contract set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 541712. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is 500 employees as determined by 13 CFR 121.104. The Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers (District) requires a range of professional and technical scientific expertise to fulfill specific biological objectives identified by the District under the Columbia River Fish Mitigation Program, the Continuing Authorities Program, the Project Authorities of the Dams and other programs directed and managed by the Corps. The Corps intends to make multiple awards of indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts from a single solicitation. Task orders under these contracts will be used for projects of varying size and complexity. Work under these contracts may also require contractors to provide services simultaneously in multiple locations. The District needs to establish new contracts to continue research investigations, and respond to litigative issues associated with implementation of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) Endangered Species Act (ESA). Most of the work conducted under the previous contracts has been focused on the passage of adult and juvenile salmonids, lamprey, and resident fish at hydroelectric projects. Future work is anticipated to occur throughout the Northwest, including but not limited to the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Basins, estuaries and near-shore ocean environment, Lake Washington, Puget Sound, and tributaries. In future years, similar types of research needs are anticipated. It is important to be aware that the topics, techniques, and scope of biological studies may need to evolve, based on changing priorities identified through regional discussions. This has been readily accommodated by past Contractors with a broad array of professional experience available within their organization. Less specifically focused types of biologically-related activities may also be requested. These may involve the development of study plans, experimental designs, literature reviews, data analysis, or biological assessments. In addition, studies may be conducted either in a laboratory setting or in the field, at a hydroelectric site or other locations. The actual volume, type, and location of work to be undertaken during the term of this contract are uncertain. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (USACE) will be conducting a Pre-Proposal Conference for the acquisition of Professional Services - Biological Studies In the Snake and Columbia River Basins and Other Areas in the Northwest; Request for Proposal (RFP) W912EF-13-R-0033. The purpose of this meeting is to provide interested companies with an overview of the program requirements and an opportunity to gather more information prior to the closing of the formal solicitation. Registration: Registration by phone will NOT be accepted. All registrations shall be done by e-mail, and must be completed prior to close of business on October 3, 2013. Registration requests shall include name(s), company name and address, phone, and e-mail address. Attendance is limited to two (2) individuals per company. All attendees must be US Citizens or permanent resident Aliens Register via email to: mary.m.vansickle@usace.army.mil; please use quote mark Biological Studies In the Snake and Columbia River Basins Pre-Solicitation Registration quote mark in the subject line. The Government assumes no liability for costs incurred by any offeror for presentations, marketing efforts or data offered for examination; therefore the cost of preparing information in response to the Pre-Bid Conference is not considered an allowable charge to the Government. The Request for Proposal (RFP) W912EF-13-R-0033 is intended to be available on or about September 30, 2013. Hard copies will not be available. No written or fax requests will be accepted. Contractors may download the solicitation and any amendments via the hyperlink to the FedBizOpps website, www.fbo.gov, on (or after) the issue date. The official media of distribution for the RFP is the Web. All amendments to the RFP will be posted to the FedBizOpps website. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps website in order to access the solicitation. Offeror's are responsible for printing copies of the RFP and any amendments. Proposals will be due on, or about October 30, 2013. All contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before award as required by DFARS 204.7300. Information on getting registered may be obtained by accessing the SAM website at www.sam.gov. Instructions will be included in the solicitation. Also, firms who receive a Federal contract in excess of $25,000.00 are required by legislation to submit an annual VETS Report on your employment of targeted veterans. Information on submitting your report may be obtained by accessing the following internet web site: www.vets.com. Where to send responses: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 201 North Third Avenue ATTN: Contracting / Mary M. Van Sickle Walla Walla, WA 99362 Phone: (509) 527-7204 Fax: (509) 527-7802 E-mail: mary.m.vansickle@usace.army.mil
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE District, Walla Walla 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla WA
- Zip Code: 99362-1876
- Zip Code: 99362-1876
- Record
- SN03190663-W 20130919/130917235155-b8f34dadce6f8a23e86c5a19d01a9491 (fbodaily.com)
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