SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Service Contract for Research and Development for the Environmental Genetic, Genomic and Microbiology Teams
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541711
— Research and Development in Biotechnology
- Contracting Office
- USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6199
- ZIP Code
- 39180-6199
- Solicitation Number
- W81EWF33034236
- Response Due
- 1/2/2014
- Archive Date
- 2/11/2014
- Point of Contact
- Amanda Andrews, 601-634-5249
- E-Mail Address
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USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg
(amanda.andrews@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS announcement to be used for preliminary market research purposes only. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The type of solicitation issued in the future will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of Small Business community to compete and perform a Service Contract. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center(ERDC) is issuing this request for information (RFI) announcement as part of a market survey for a Service Contract for Research and Development for the Environmental Genetic, Genomic and Microbiology Teams. Below are descriptions of the tasks and deliverables required by the Genetic, Genomic and Microbiology teams of the Environmental Processes Branch (EP-P) in the Environmental Laboratory (EL), US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, Mississippi. The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL), Environmental Processes Branch (EP-P) Genetic, Genomic, and Microbiology teams require tasks and deliverables to investigate the physical, chemical, biological, and ecological processes that are critical to the assessment, modeling, management and remediation of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems using bench, mesocosm, and field-scale experiments. The specific tasks which the contractor shall be performing are directed towards satisfying the Corps, Army and Department of Defense (DoD) projects through the use of multi-disciplinary approaches including ecology, genomics, conservation biology, systems biology, computational biology, microbiology, predictive toxicology, chemistry, and bioinformatics. The overall objective of this procurement is to obtain a contractor to provide services to the Government, as defined in the applicable task orders, to execute research tasks in both the Civil Works Direct/Reimbursable and Military Direct/Reimbursable work areas. The contract will include tasks for the Research and Development (R&D) being executed by the Genetic, Genomics, and Microbiology teams of EP-P both at Vicksburg, MS and remote field sites as is applicable; Contractor Officer Representatives (CORs) will be appointed to oversee each task order. The contract needed is aimed at satisfying the Army and DoD requirements by containing specific tasks which include a multi-disciplinary approach to basic and applied environmental research to study the effects of environmental contaminants for civil works, military projects, and environmental decision analysis. Security Clearance: If a Department of Defense (DoD) Classified Security Clearance is required by the task order, Contractor personnel must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining appropriate security clearances. Contractor must provide their classified CAGE code. The contractor shall perform research, development and evaluation tasks for the Army and DoD civil and military missions. The contractor shall perform research work in all areas previously referenced; be capable of readily performing tasks for related activities; e.g., fabrication and instrumentation of test articles; coordination and conduct of major field investigations; theoretical studies; laboratory experimental work and computational modeling. The contractor shall be responsible for the cost of medical monitoring and training needed to complete tasks and deliverables. Specific research activities, medical monitoring, and training will be outlined in each task and may include but not be limited to: Field Data Collection (Biological, Chemical, Physical) (1) Develop, implement, and conduct field data collection. (2) Collect, preserve, record, store/transport samples and data. (3) Analyze samples and field data and prepare reports in connection with the above. Laboratory Research (1) Plan, conduct and provide expertise for a variety of research with soil, sediment, plants, and animals including microbiological, toxicological, chemical, remediation and genomic studies and techniques. (2) Operate and maintain research laboratories and analytical facilities and equipment. (3) Operate and maintain instrumentation. (4) Plan, conduct, and provide expertise for computational and bioinformatics efforts using DNA/RNA sequence data processing, gene expression analysis, biological network analysis, and statistical analysis of systems biological data. (5) Plan, conduct and provide expertise for sample preparation for RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR, microarray analysis, and other genomic related work. (6) Perform statistical analyses on experimental data. (7) Compile electronic databases and prepare literature reviews. Medical monitoring may be required for persons conducting laboratory research: (1) Audiometry and evaluation. (2) Blood cyanide screen and evaluation. (3) Blood drawing. (4) CBC Screen and Evaluation. (5) Chlorinated solvent (methylene chloride) exposure screen. (6) Chest X-Ray and evaluation. (7) Complete ophthalmologic examination. (8) Dioxins exposure screen and evaluation. (9) General Physical Examination. (10) Heavy metal screen and evaluation. (11) Nitroaromatic/nitoamine exposure screen and evaluation. (12) PAH screen and evaluation. (13) PCBs/Organochlorine Pesticides exposure screen and evaluation. (14) Phenol exposure screen and evaluation. (15) Prostate cancer antigen screen and evaluation. (16) Pulmonary function test and review. (17) Resting electrocardiogram and evaluation. (18) Selenium exposure screen and evaluation. (19) SMA 21 screen and evaluation. (20) Solvents (TBX, methanol, etc. & aromatic hydrocarbons) exposure screen. (21) Thallium exposure screen and evaluation. (22) Treadmill electrocardiogram. (23) Trichloroacetic acid screen and evaluation. (24) Urinalysis (for blood glucose, protein, urea) and evaluation. Minimum Requirements for Labor Categories: Senior Scientist Supervises and works alongside contractor associate scientists in their daily operations and research in diverse biological areas. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Senior Scientist I: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 0 years experience in the field or related area. Senior Scientist II: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 1-2 years experience in the field or related area. Senior Scientist III: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 2-5 years experience in the field or related area. Senior Scientist IV: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 5-7 years experience in the field or related area. Senior Scientist V: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 7-10 years experience in the field or related area. Senior Scientist VI: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area. Senior Scientist VII: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with 15-20 years experience in the field or related area. Senior Scientist VIII: Requires a PhD in their field of specialty, with more than 20 years experience in the field or related area. Scientist Performs a variety of laboratory and field procedures using established synthetic methods and techniques. Conducts experiments, some moderately complex, and collects field samples. Conducts and interprets routine data, spectroscopic (i.e., NMR and IR), genetic (i.e. DNA gels, sequencing), and microbiological (i.e. plate counts, gas chromatography) data. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Collect a variety of samples (i.e. plants and plant tissues, wildlife and animal tissues, gases, soils, water, waste etc.). Develop testing procedures or direct activities of other contractors in laboratory. Maintains files such as hazardous waste databases, DNA genotypes and sequences, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information and diagrams showing equipment locations. Records test data and prepares reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Scientist I Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with 1-2 years experience in the field or related area. Scientist II Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with 2-5 years experience in the field or related area. Scientist III Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with 5-10 years experience in the field or related area. Scientist IV Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area. Scientist V Requires a Bachelor's Degree o r Master's Degree in their field of specialty with 1-2 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Scientist VI Requires a Bachelor's Degree o r Master's Degree in their field of specialty, with 2-5 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Scientist VII Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in their field of specialty, with 5-10 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Scientist VIII Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Scientist IX Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in their field of specialty, with 15-20 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Scientist X Requires Master's Degree in their field of specialty, with more than 20 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Research Assistant Oversees experiment scheduling, collection of data, performs data analysis and data reporting. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Conducts research including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals. Analyzes experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. Keeps detailed logs of all work-related activities. Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, and robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties. Cleans, maintains and prepares supplies and work areas. Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Research Assistant I Requires a high school diploma or an Associates' Degree, with 1-2 years experience in the field or related area. Research Assistant II Requires an Associates' Degree, with 2-5 years experience in the field or related area. Research Assistant III Requires an Associates' Degree, with 5-10 years experience in the field or related area. Research Assistant IV Requires an Associates' Degree, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area. Research Assistant V Requires a B a c h e l o r ' s Degree, with 1-2 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Research Assistant VI Requires a Bachelor's Degree, with 2-5 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Research Assistant VII Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with 5-10 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Research Assistant VIII Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with 10-15 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Research Assistant IX Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with 15-20 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Research Assistant X Requires a Bachelor's Degree in their field of specialty, with more than 20 years experience in the field or related area, or a combination of education and experience. Technician Conducts analysis of soil, groundwater, or atmospheric samples. Performs environmental compliance audits and risk assessments. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Performs a variety of tasks. Conducts routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. Calibrates, validates, or maintains laboratory equipment. Compiles laboratory o r field test data, field collections and observations, and other information in order to perform appropriate analyses. Completes documentation needed for testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms. Primary tasks do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Technician I Requires a high school diploma with 1-5 years experience in the field or related area. Technician II Requires a high school diploma with 5-7 years experience in the field or related area. Technician III Requires an Associates' Degree and a combination of education and experience. Travel may be required within the Continental United States. This will be identified on an as needed basis at the Task Order level. The contractor will be reimbursed for travel in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. Place of performance will be specified at the task order level. The period of performance for the base year and four (4) one year option periods shall begin as specified in each task and will end as specified by each task unless options are exercised by the government. Specific deliverables will be outlined in each Task Order issued. A typical deliverable may include, but not be limited to, progress reports, technical report/papers, bioinformatic, and statistical results, etc. Deliverables will typically be specified in individual task orders. The contractor shall perform work as specified by the Task Orders. Each Task Order will include, as a minimum, a PWS for the work to be performed and any travel, misc. costs and deliverables as appropriate. Performance will be monitored as stated in the QASP. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this sources sought is 541711, Research and Development in Biotechnology. The Small Business Size Standard for this sources sought is 500 employees. Interested organizations having access to demonstrated research and capabilities in this area are invited to submit literature, which describes the general approach, previous related work, and a response per the submission instructions below. After review of the response submissions, the Government may contact select respondents to further clarify the candidate materials. If you have an interest in participating in this type of contract, please provide the following information: 1. Cage code or DUNS number 2. Company information: (type of small business: 8(a), SDB, SDVOSB, etc) Please indicate contact information and email address. 3. Capability Statement: Please include a capability statement not to exceed ten pages. Interested parties should register on-line and subscribe to receiving procurement announcements related to this sources sought notice at www.fbo.gov. Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed below. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement no later than 2 January, 2014 at 1:00 pm CST to: E-mail amanda.andrews@usace.army.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE EL, Vicksburg 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG MS
- Zip Code: 39180-6199
- Zip Code: 39180-6199
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