DEPARTMENT OF VETERNS AFFAIRS, 10 NORTH GREENE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21201

S -- RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL SOL RFQ 512(B)-5-97 DUE 010697 POC Carol L. Pomraning, Contracting Officer (410-605-7156) Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 512(B)-5-97 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the Department of Veterans Affairs and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-42. This acquisition is subject to full and open competition. The Standard Industrial Classification is 4953. Small business size standard is $6M. The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS), Baltimore Division, would like to enter into a contract for disposal of radioactive waste to be in effect from date of award through September 30, 1997, and, in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term of the Contract, may be amended for two one-year options. Offerors are requested to provide their most current catalog price list and the estimated cost per pickup and disposal based on the following estimated quantity per pickup: (1) Removal of 12 55-gallon drums of liquid scintillation waste, (2) removal of 600 lb. of dry solid waste, (3) 10 replacement 55-gallon drums, (4) 10 bags of absorbent material, (5) 30 55-gallon drum liners, (6) 40 cardboard disposal boxes and liners, (7) transportation costs, and, (8) all necessary permits, etc. This will be a firm fixed price contract. Payment will be made in arrears on certified invoices. (1) The contractor shall furnish the necessary labor, equipment, materials, and permits to dispose of long-lived dry solid and liquid scintillation radioactive waste in accordance with all Federal, state and local regulations, including those of receiving state. (2) The contractor shall provide the Radioactive Waste Manifest to the VAMHCS representative to verify the disposal of the waste in accordance with provisions of item 1. (3) The contractor shall provide radioactive waste disposal on an as needed basis, approximately four (4) times every twelve (12) months for each of the two types of waste. (4) The VAMHCS Baltimore Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), or delegate, shall furnish to the contractor a list of the milli- or micro curie amounts, by radioisotope, of waste materials for disposal prior to or at time of service. (5) The contractor should employ the more acceptable and economical incineration method for dry solid waste, rather than the more expensive supercompaction method. (6) The VAMHCS Baltimore must be listed as an additional insured party under the contractor/carrier policy for transportation of dry solid waste or its ashes into South Carolina for disposal at the Barnwell, South Carolina facility. Transportation of waste must be restricted to the insured carrier. (7) The contractor shall notify the VAMHCS Baltimore RSO at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to service. The RSO, or designate, will make necessary arrangements with the Police and Security Service, loading dock personnel, etc. On the day of the service, the contractor shall report to the RSO for admittance to the radioactive waste storage area. (8) The contractor or their designate shall be located so as to have the ability to respond to an emergent situation within four (4) hours of notification, and should be able to advise this facility regarding regulatory requirements and emergency procedures. LOCATION: Low level radioactive waste storage area on secured eighth (8th) floor of the VAMHCS, 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The following incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through FAC 90-42 and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Contractor award shall be based on a scoring system recognizing service and quality. Proposals will be rated according to specific criteria on the basis of an assigned point system. All evaluation criteria are given equal weight and include: (1) Plans and methodology for accomplishing the required tasks; (2) Contractor's knowledge, experience, capabilities, staff qualifications, and past record of adherence to regulations; (3) Contractor's ability to advise in and respond to emergent situations; and, (4) Cost. The lowest evaluated price will be given the maximum points available for cost. All others will be given a percentage of the points based on the relationship of their cost to the lowest cost. Award will NOT necessarily be made to the low bidder. Contractors are to submit a list of at least four references. Also included: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.232-28, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods. Original proposals must be submitted in writing on company letterhead to: Carol L. Pomraning, Contracting Officer (90C), VA Maryland Health Care System, 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 2pm (Eastern Standard Time) by January 6, 1997. No fax or telephonic offers will be accepted. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussion with offerors. Therefore, the offers should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. (0355)

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