Solicitation Number:

W912ES-08-T-0035

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. (ii) The reference numbers for this effort are W912ES-08-T-0035, W912ES-08-T-0036, W912ES-08-T-0037 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). One combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued for all three sediment analysis testing scopes of work. Offerors are encouraged to submit quotes for whichever scopes of work they are able to complete. Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals on the aggregate of the three requirements. If capable of providing service for all three, one contract will be issued. However, historically, vendors have not been able to do so, based on the nature of the services. Therefore, vendors who can accomplish only one of the three requirements, or more, are encouraged to submit proposals as well. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (iv) This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 541380 and the small business size standard is 11.0 million dollars. (v) This requirement consists of 1 line item (0001 SEDIMENT QUALITY ANALYSIS in accordance with attached scope of work. (vi)Items to be supplied under this purchase order consist of the following: The offeror shall be certified for the parameters requested to conduct chemical, biological and physical analysis of sediment samples collected by St. Paul District personnel from maintenance dredging sites on the Upper Mississippi River Pools 1-11. W912ES-08-T-0035 is to provide chemical analysis (PFCs) for sediment samples that will be collected from historic dredge cuts in the Upper Mississippi River Pools 1-11. W912ES-08-T-0036 is to provide biological toxicity analysis for sediment samples that will be collected from historic dredge cuts in the Upper Mississippi River Pools 1-11. W912ES-08-T-0037 is to provide chemical and physical analysis for sediment samples that will be collected from historic dredge cuts in the Upper Mississippi River Pools 1-11. (vii)The completion date for the service is 30 September 2008, to be delivered to U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CEMVP-ED-H, ATTN: JIM NOREN, 190 5TH ST. EAST, SUITE 401, ST. PAUL MN 55101-1638 (viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (ix)52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, (x) The provisions at 52.212-3 Alt. I, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and 52.219-1 Alt. I, Small Business Program Representations apply to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of these provisions with its quotation. A copy of the provisions may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended, 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires [Wage determinations WD 05-2205 (Rev.-5), WD 05-2577 (Rev.-6), WD 05-2287 (Rev.-4)], 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.237-3 Continuity of Services, 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements, 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (xi) The following DFAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information, 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xvi) Quotations are due to the St. Paul District Corps of Engineers, 190 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1638 3:30 PM CST, June 3, 2008. Faxed or emailed quotes are acceptable. (xvii) The assigned Specialist is Carol Olson at carol.s.olson@usace.army.mil (651)290-5406 or by fax, (651)290-5706. Contact her to be sent complete solicitations W912ES-08-T-0035, W912ES-08-T-0036, W912ES-08-T-0037. In order for an interested party to have a complete quotation package, the package must also contain the following items: Copy of completed FAR clause 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSCOMMERCIAL ITEMS/ALTERNATE I; completed FAR clause 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS/ALTERNATE I. A determination by the Government not to award this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Contracting Office Address:

US Army Engineer District, St. Paul, Contracting Division CEMVP-CT, 190 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1638

Place of Performance:

US Army Engineer District, St. Paul Contracting Division CEMVP-CT, 190 East Fifth Street St. Paul MN 55101-1638 US

Point of Contact(s):

Carol S. Olson, 651-290-5406 US Army Engineer District, St. Paul