SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- WASTE WATER TESTING SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 9/20/2021 1:28:10 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 238220
— Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA KANSAS CITY MO 64106 USA
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- ABL-21073
- Response Due
- 9/20/2021 5:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 10/05/2021
- Point of Contact
- Heather Mahle, Phone: 9077896021
- E-Mail Address
-
heather.mahle@noaa.gov
(heather.mahle@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- ****AMENDMENT EXTENDING TO ALLOW FOR RESPONSES*** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to acquire in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories has a requirement for sample collection and analysis of two TSMRI wastewater streams identified. The Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (TSMRI) discharge permit number AK0053236 requires sample collection and analysis of two TSMRI wastewater streams identified within AK0053236 as Outfall 001, and Internal Outfall 002.� The specific testing to be conducted is identified in Table 2 of AK0053236 for Outfall 001, and Table 3 of AK0053236 for Internal Outfall 002. Additionally, should the permit levels be exceeded, the vendor will provide additional test series as required by the permit.� Two special test procedures are identified in Table 2 for Outfall 001, the Chronic Toxicity and Expanded Effluent Testing.� The Expanded Effluent Testing is to be performed during the period of the permit, and the Whole Effluent Toxicity or WET test is explained in section 1.4.2, and will be performed no later than September 30, 2022. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be Government furnished the contractor shall furnish everything (equipment, materials, consumables, incidentals, etc.) required to perform the tasks identified in this contract in accordance with the contract requirements and performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The contractor shall be licensed to conduct wastewater analysis in the State of Alaska and have a minimum of 5 years of experience. All samples will be collected at the Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute during normal business hours of 0700 to 1700. The contractor representative shall provide monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) per the permit, including any required additional reports if additional testing is required should permit levels be exceeded. The contractor shall inform the government immediately should it become evident that a reading is outside of the permit requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for performance of all testing required to complete the ADEC/EPA required DMR QA studies. The contractor will ensure that required signatures are obtained on all chain of custody forms. The contractor should be familiar with all technical definitions for the test procedures and test limits identified in permit AK0053236 with an effective date of 1 July, 2018.� A new discharge permit will be issued prior to July 1, 2023. In the event that changes are made to the testing requirements identified by the permit, this contract will be modified accordingly. Task 1:� Perform all monthly and quarterly waste water sampling identified in ADEC, Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number AK0053236 � Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute, signed May 12, 2018, with the exception of weekly pH testing, to be conducted by the government, for a period of one year from the effective date of this contract and any subsequent option periods. Task 2:� Prepare and submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports utilizing the NetDMR digital DMR submission tool and notify the government when the submission is ready for signature. The government will provide daily flow rates for outfalls 001 and 002, as well as high and low pH readings for outfall 002 for inclusion in the DMR submission.� Task 3: Conduct a Whole Effluent Toxicity Test (WET Test) prior to September 30, 2022 IAW section 1.4.2 of the permit. Due to problems utilizing Pacific Topsmelt in previous testing, the vendor will coordinate with ADEC to propose an alternative species to be used for chronic toxicity testing. This will involve screening first and providing the results of the screening to ADEC for review and written approval prior to implementing the use of the new test species.�� �See attached Statement of Work for more information.� �All interested concerns must submit a quotation and documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide services as described above within fifteen (15) days of the publication date of this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation has been issued. A firm-fixed order is anticipated to be issued in within 24 hours of closing date and time. All responses must be in writing and delivery to fax number (907)789-6004 attention to Heather Mahle, email to heather.mahle@noaa.gov, or provide to address indicated in solicitation. Emailed Correspondence or Response to Solicitation should reference solicitation # ABL-21073, in the Subject line to ensure it is received successfully.� Evaluation and resulting award anticipated to within 48 hours of due date. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $150,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far *** All contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).� No Award can be made unless Cotnractor/Vendor is registered and active in SAM.� For additional information visit www.sam.gov.� In order to register with SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1e35fb50a54e4f288cbd6eb8ea3efff6/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: AK 99801, USA
- Zip Code: 99801
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 99801
- Record
- SN06138449-F 20210922/210920230116 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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