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A -- AQUIFER VULNERABILITY AND CONTAMINATION POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT AT U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA; BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) SOL M67854-00-BAA-3062 DUE 072400 POC Ben Zaslow, Contract Specialist 703-784-5822 x223 zaslowb@mcsc.usmc.mil; Peter A. Stabile, Contracting Officer x233 stabilepa@mcsc.usmc.mil General Statement of Research Need The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is seeking new and innovative approaches, both in technology and in concept, to the study of aquifers and ground water production wells. Specifically, research proposals are being sought which will focus on the following areas of primary interest: a) aquifer contamination vulnerability potential and assessment b) characterization and modeling of groundwater production wells c) integration of information into technologies and methodologies which will facilitate future land use planning and regulatory compliance Due to the availability of site-specific hydro-geologic and ground water data, the study will be conducted at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina. Proposals shall focus on new, innovative, and unique approaches and solutions which address the following areas of interest: Vulnerability / Contamination Potential Analysis of aquifer vulnerability and contamination potential, and demonstration of how the results can be used to predict subsurface distribution of contaminant plumes. The results of this effort shall be documented in a technical report. Groundwater Characterization and Modeling Analysis of groundwater characteristics, and development of a model to determine groundwater production wells. Methodology should be in accordance with EFUG (see Database Maintenance below). The results of this effort shall be documented in a technical report. Developing Future Land Use Plans Development of a future land use plan for the MCAS Beaufort site, to be conducted in cooperation with the Environmental Affairs Office. Existing data should be reviewed and analyzed to develop a model which will assist in planning future land use. The results of this effort shall be documented in a technical report. Monitoring and Reporting Contractor shall provide technical, cost, and program management details quarterly. Situations which may impact cost, schedule, or technical portions of the project shall be presented to the Government Program Manager as they occur. Database Maintenance Environmental data shall be provided to a database following the Tri-Service Guidelines outlined in the website for the Environmental Field User Group (EFUG). http://fwgcom.wes.army.mil/fwg/environ/env/index.htm Instructions for Preparation of Proposals Offerors are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal. The basic proposal shall include a detailed technical approach, including methodology and work breakdown structure, program management plan, full cost information, and shall not exceed twelve pages. In addition to the basic proposal, resumes of key personnel shall be provided, as well as past performance information on projects of a similar nature. This information shall include, but not be limited to, place and period of performance, contact references, and award amount. Additional attachments to the proposal shall include an approved subcontracting plan, in accordance with FAR part 19.702, as well as a completed copy of Section K, Reps and Certs, available for download at http://www.rdss.osd.mil/sectionk/. The deadline for receipt of proposals shall be no later than 1500 hours, July 24, 2000. Offerors must state in their proposal that it is submitted in response to this BAA. This BAA provides no funding for proposal development purposes. All proposals will be acknowledged. Proposals will not be returned after evaluation. Method of evaluation will be peer or scientific review. Non-Government personnel may be utilized as subject matter experts, and may have access to proposals. Offerors shall indicate if their proposal is not to be released to non-Government personnel. Such indication may affect award. Award will be based on Best Value, with proposals evaluated in accordance with the criteria delineated below, listed in order of relative importance: 1) Technical factors, including the degree to which the proposal meets program objectives, program management, experience, and key personnel 2) Availability of funds 3) Price, including cost realism and reasonableness 4) Past performance The Government reserves the right to select for award any, all, part, or none of the responses received. Award will be made directly from this BAA, based on FAR part 15. Award of single or multiple firm-fixed price contracts is contemplated. A thirty (30) month period of performance is anticipated. The following provisions/clauses apply, and are available for viewing at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR 52.232-13 FAR 52.232-16 DFARS 252.232-7004 Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available. No formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement will be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. Proposals should be sent UPS or FED-EX to: Commander MARCORSYSCOM Benjamin Zaslow CTQ 3BZ 3041A McCawley Ave Quantico VA 22134-5010 Posted 06/08/00 (W-SN462895). (0160)

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