Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Code D- 7813, Den Fed Ctr, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225

66 -- MULTI-LEVEL PIEZOMETRIC MONITORING AND WATER SAMPLING EQUIPMENT POC Randale Jackson, Contracting Officer, 303/236-8040 Equipment POC Randale Jackson, Contracting Officer, 303/236- 8040 Sources sought - The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has a requirement for a long term, multiple level piezometric monitoring and water sampling system to be installed at the Butz Landfill in Pennsylvania for volatile organic contamination. This equipment will be installed and used by the Government to monitor groundwater flow through the geologic stratum and to obtain groundwater samples from specific zones within the stratum for water quality testing. Ten multiple level monitoring systems within existing wells are to be installed. The Contractor shall estimate each installation for a total depth of 150 feet and shall require 4 zones for monitoring and sample collection. The system must possess discrete zone sampling capability, water level monitoring capabilities at each interval, and the ability to check each isolated interval's seal both during the installation and each subsequent sampling event. All equipment and materials required for Government installation is to be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor, besides furnishing all materials, shall have a representative to assist at the landfill site during initial installation as part of a quality assurance process. The Contractor is to bring to the site sample testing equipment for initial test sampling, and train Government personnel in the proper installation and monitoring of the equipment. The government requires a multiple level monitoring system which allows sample testing and monitoring of discrete zones in a well without well purging. It shall be capable of checking each isolated zone and determine if the sample interval is valid. A proposed contract award is anticipated on or about May 1, 1995. Reclamation considers the equipment and associated services as sole source from Westbay Instruments, Inc., #115 -949 West Third St., North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7P 3P7, and it proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Any sources who believe they can provide the required equipment and services are invited to submit, in writing, an affirmative response to this announcement within 45 days of publication of this synopsis. Reference Requisition No. 5-8322-0081-00035. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and other such materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. The notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to their business size status, i.e. small, large, minority owned, woman owned, etc. The standard identifier code (SIC) for this acquisition is 3829 and the small business standard is 500 employees or less. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. See Note 22 (0165). (0044)

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