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F -- COLLECT AND ANALYZE HAZARDOUS WASTE SAMPLES FOR FORTS RICHARDSON, WAINWRIGHT AND GREELY, ALASKA SOL DAPC49-98-R-0003 DUE 071598 POC Contact Marian Taylor, Contract Specialist, or Shirley Lucas, Contracting Officer, by telephone at (907) 384-7105 or via facsimile at (907) 384-7112. (Site Code DAPC49) This is a modification to Presolicitation Notice previously published in the CBD on 1 April 1998. Collect hazardous materials samples, analyze and furnish written laboratory reports, on an "as required" basis. The samples (solid, liquid, and sludge phases) will be taken from various types of containers (confined space entry may be required) at Forts Richardson, Wainwright, and Greely, Alaska, in accordance with the most current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste Physical/Chemical methods (SW-846) and/or Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) directed test methods. Sources of the samples vary, and include, but are not limited to drums, cartons, underground storage tanks, oil/water separators, above-ground tanks, soil or debris piles, or any source requiring analysis for the tests included in the solicitation. The requirement is for a one-year base period, and four (4) Consecutive one-year option periods that the Government may exercise. The contract will include the "Option to Extend Services" clause which permits the Government to extend services for up to six (6) additional months within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. This is a Competitive Small Business Administration 8(a) Program Acquisition. There are no geographical restrictions. The SBA Requirement Number is 1084- 98-802714. Joint Venture Agreements -- Joint Ventures are allowable on competitive 8(a) set-asides, however, the joint venture agreement must be received by SBA prior to proposal due date and approved before award of a resulting contract. If you are contemplating a joint venture on this project, you must advise your assigned Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) as soon as possible. It is also recommended that the agreement be submitted as soon as practicable to ensure compliance with established regulations. Any corrections and/or changes needed can be made only when your BOS has adequate time for a thorough review before the proposal due date. No corrections and/or changes are allowed after the time of submission of proposals or bids. Offers from all responsible and eligible 8(a) Program sources will be considered by the Agency. Standard Industrial Classification Code 8999 applies. See Numbered Note 4. (0152)

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