Operational Contracting Division, 1940 Allbrook Dr, Ste 3 Bldg 1, WPAFB OH 45433-5309

H -- PROVIDE LABORATORY ANALYTICAL SERVICES SOL NA-RB1 POC ASC/PKWO, Attn: Bldg 260, 1940 Allbrook Dr, Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309 POC: R. Bochenek, 937-257-7839, Fax No 937-257-3926. SOURCES SOUGHT: A descriptive capability package is requested NO LATER THAN 14 FEB 97 for SMALL BUSINESS interested in performing nonpersonal services to provide laboratory analytical testing services on a variety of environmental samples and sample matrices collected at or for Wright-Patteron Air Force Base (WPAFB). Anticipated period of performance is 1 OCT 97 through 30 SEP 98. Four one-year options may be awarded. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code limit for small businesses in category 8999 is $5,000,000. The contractor shall be required to furnish all equipment, labor, supplies, and supervision, and perform all operations necessary for the handling, packaging, shipping, and analysis of gas, liquid, or solid samples, or combination of each, collected by WPAFB personnel. The contractor or its approved subcontractors shall be familiar with and be able to implement methods and procedures from the following: 40 CFR Part 136, Ohio EPA-approved methods for drinking water analyses (Ohio Administrative Code 3745-81-27), Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes (SW-846), American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM), and other methods, as directed by the WPAFB Contract Manager. The Contractor or its approved subcontractors shall be certified by Ohio EPA for all drinking water analyses and shall also possess NVLAP and PAT certification for asbestos analyses. The types of WPAFB programs that require analytical support could include but are not limited to: drinking water, used oil, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), wastewater/stormwater, asbestos, lead-based paint, hazardous waste, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), coal, underground storage tanks (USTs), remediation, and pollution prevention. Each of these programs have their unique requirements, including different sample turnaround times and data quality objectives. The laboratory must also provide emergency sample pickup and analysis on an as needed basis, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Specifically, the laboratory must provide sample pickup and transportation services on a 24-hour basis and begin analysis within 2 hours of being contacted and work continously until analysis is complete. Results of these samples shall be reported as soon as the analysis is complete. Results of these samples shall be reported as soon as the analysis and laboratory quality control are completed. Interested parties must provide the following information in their descriptive capability package. 1. Describe your past experience with this type of work and provide three (3) current references. For each reference, include client name, point of contact, phone number, types of analyses performed and volume of work performed. 2. Describe the experience and qualifications of personnel who would support the analytical needs identified above, including any relevant certifications. 3. Discuss how you would support the programs described above, including the need for variable sample turnaround times. 4. Describe your laboratory including the types and ages of major equipment, the types and volume of work currently performed, and your excess capacity available to perform the services described above. 5. Describe how you would initiate sample analysis within two hours of notification of an emergency analytical request. 6. Provide a list of your current laboratory certifications and/or accreditations, e.g., Ohio EPA drinking water anlaysis and asbestos analysis certification. 7. Describe your data handling/management system, particularly how it minimizes transcription errors and provides adequate data security. 8. Provide a description of what analyses or programs, e.g., asbestos, etc., will be routinely subcontracted. 9. Describe your process for identifying subcontract laboratories and overseeing their work. Limit your response to a 10 page summary. This sources sought synopsis is for information and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a solicitation, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Direct all communication concerning this acquisition to Bob Bochenek, Contracting Specialist, 937-257-7839 Ext. 4207. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr Daniel L. Kugel, ASC/SY, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642, at (937) 255-3855, E-Mail kugeldl@sy.wpafb.af.mil, with serious concerns only. (0024)

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