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A -- DEMONSTRATION OF INNOVATIVE, IMPROVED FIELD METHODS FOR IN SITU DELINEATION AND ASSESSMENT OF CONTAMINATION LOCATED IN DIFFICULT SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AT DOE SITES SOL DE-RP26-00NT40774 DUE 110200 POC James W. Huemmrich, Contract Specialist (412) 386-6597; fax (412) 386-6137; e-mail: huemmric@netl.doe.gov, Contracting Officer -- Raymond D. Johnson WEB: click here to access solicitation information on the, http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/solicit/. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, : huemmric@netl.doe.gov. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 5.203(a), THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS INTENDED TO SYNOPSIZE SOLICITATION NO. DE-RP26-00NT40774; this announcement does not constitute a presolicitation notice, as such, exchanges of information prior to release of the solicitation are precluded. The Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) No. DE-RP26-00NT40774, entitled "Demonstration of Innovative, Improved Field Methods for In Situ Delineation and Assessment of Contamination Located in Difficult Subsurface Conditions at DOE Sites." The purpose is to solicit proposals in support of the U.S. DOE's Environmental Management (EM) Office of Science and Technology's (OST) applied research efforts for the development and demonstration of innovative technologies applicable to the Environmental Restoration Program. The need is focused on Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPLs; carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and others) in difficult subsurface conditions, and improved, more cost-effective technologies that operate in these difficult conditions to assess contamination. Technology demonstrations are desired using innovative, improved field technologies that will provide the commercial ability to operate in these difficult conditions to both access the DNAPL contamination and to characterize its location and quantity. Novel and breakthrough technologies that do not duplicate existing methods, and that complement or enhance existing or planned work, thereby best serving the needs of the EM program, are desired. The selected technology must be at an advanced maturity level (advanced engineering development stage or higher; proof of concept testing completed and available for review) to permit final design and development of the technology system to be completed, then demonstrated at one or more DOE sites. Technology must demonstrate clear benefits to DOE (superior technical performance, reductions in cost, schedules, and risks to workers, the public, and the environment) and be acceptable to end-users at multiple sites within the DOE Complex. Proposed technologies are sought that may be a device, process, material, method or integrated system, that can access contamination in difficult conditions in both the vadose zone and saturated zone, then characterize contamination by determining spatial distribution and quantity in terms of concentration levels. Demonstrations will first be conducted at Hanford and be targeted at carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) contamination, but subsequent demonstrations at other DOE sites targeting other DNAPL contamination may be performed. Both the access system and the contamination assessment methodology will be evaluated as part of the demonstration. Requirements of the technology's performance and system operation for the demonstration at Hanford will include: (1) Ability to access and determine CCl4 concentration levels in vadose zone (soil vapor, soil moisture, and sorbed to solids) and groundwater in difficult subsurface conditions that include complex sediment facies, gravel, calcareous caliche, beneath man-made obstructions, and deep contamination (greater than 85 meters). Must be capable of measuring CCl4 levels in groundwater ranging from maximum of 10,000 micrograms per liter CCl4 to minimum of 5 micrograms per liter CCl4. CCl4 occurs in both aqueous phase and free phase (DNAPL). (2) Must be capable of depth profile measurements ranging from the surface to depths of approximately 110 meters. Must be capable of making measurements at multiple depths at discrete points on scale of several centimeters. (3) Real-time measurements and data results are desired. A system with automatic measurements that is capable of remote downloading is preferred, with the system containing a self-diagnostic capability for signal or power loss. Technologies that take advantage of existing extraction, injection, or monitoring wells, would be permitted. (4) Ability to use measured concentration levels to produce spatial plots with the location and concentration of CCl4 contamination both above and below the water table. Ability to report results in field coordinates and through use of visualization tools to plot isopleths of concentrations. Ability to map discrete lenses and pools of variable concentrations within the entirety of the plume. Methodology may involve integration of techniques, therefore integrated results would be desired within 48 hours. (5) Ability to measure time-variant changes of the combined plume configuration (spatial distribution) and the concentration levels on a 48 hour basis. (6) Technology should be non-invasive or minimally invasive, eliminate or reduce Investigative Derived Waste (IDW), and prevent cross-contamination. For example, use of sensors in existing wells, use of geophysical or other remote sensing technologies, and methodologies involving cross-hole tests reduce or eliminate IDW. (7) Technology must be robust to operate in remote, harsh field environment where access is limited and utilities are not readily available. (8) Technology performance and results must be verifiable with independent field data, controlled tests, or other acceptable means. (9) The technology's operational time must include rapid site mobilization, completion of operations, and demobilization. The technology should operate reliably, with minimal scheduled or unscheduled outages for maintenance or repair. In addition to these requirements, personnel installing/operating equipment at the selected demonstration site must fulfill site training requirements and must qualify for necessary security clearance. Proposals submitted in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) DE-RP26-00NT40774 must address only this identified need area. All responsible individuals, corporations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and state or local governments may submit proposals for consideration. Proposals which include performance at any level by DOE Management and Operating (M&O) and/or National Laboratoriesare prohibited. Explicit instructions for preparation of proposals will be set forth in the RFP, as well as the criteria against which all proposals will be evaluated. Per FAR 52.215-1, offerors are advised that the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, offerors are advised that their initial proposal must contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint, and must satisfy all documentation requirements set forth in the RFP. It is expected that multiple awards will result from this action, and that the award instrument will be a cost-reimbursement/no fee contract. A general Site Visit to the Hanford Site, Richland, Washington, is being planned for Tuesday, September 12, 2000, to provide potential offerors an opportunity to visit the demonstration sites. Preregistration is required, and attendance is limited to two (2) attendees per offeror. Travel associated with the site visit is at the sole expense of the offeror. Any offeror planning to visit should provide Karen Cohen (via e-mail at "cohen@netl.doe.gov", via fax (412)386-4775) with a request for the registration form by no later than August 22, 2000 if the visitor is a U.S. Citizen. Note that a foreign national or permanent resident alien must apply for approval to visit Hanford at least 4 weeks prior to the site visit and, thus, request a special form and submit it by close of business August 15, 2000. More specific information regarding date, time, and location will be provided with the preregistration form that is requested. RFP No. DE-RP26-NT40774 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY VIA THE INTERNET for downloading as a WordPerfect 6.2 (Windows) file and/or as an ADOBE Portable Document Format (.pdf) file, and will be posted on the NETL Homepage at "http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/solicit/" on or about September 19, 2000; the closing date for receipt of proposals will be approximately forty-five (45) calendar days after posting of the RFP. Any amendments to the RFP will also be posted on the NETL Homepage. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 5.102 (a) (7), interested parties are advised that availability of this RFP is limited to this electronic medium and DISTRIBUTION WILL NOT BE MADE VIA DISKETTE NOR IN PAPER COPY. All communications concerning the RFP shall cite the RFP number (DE-RP26-00NT40774) and be directed in writing to Mr. James W. Huemmrich, Contract Specialist, at the address, telefacsimile (fax) number, or e-mail address set forth therein. All requests for explanation or interpretation of any part of the RFP shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist in writing in sufficient time to allow a reply to reach all prospective offerors before the submission of their offers. The information will be furnished as an amendment to the solicitation, if the information is necessary in submitting offers or if lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective offerors. Questions submittedby telephone or in person will not be accepted. An "Information Package" setting forth the government's DRAFT technical requirements will be posted on the NETL homepage at "http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/solicit/" prior to the official release of the comprehensive solicitation -- this draft is for informational purposes only; it is intended to solicit comments/suggestions and/or questions prior to release of the RFP. Interested parties are advised to check the NETL Homepage frequently for information/updates regarding the RFP, and to take advantage of the "Business Alert Notification" service offered on the NETL Homepage. Posted 08/02/00 (W-SN481350). (0215)

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