Water Operator Certifications

Purpose This is a Request for Information (RFI) as outlined in FAR 15.201(c) (7). The purpose of this RFI is to accomplish market research regarding the availability of approved certification providers who maintain authorization from the EPA to directly issue tribal water operator certification at Levels 1-4 for distribution and treatment in support of Indian Health Service in California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Market Research is being performed pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to identify businesses capable of performing the functions described herein. The Government is requesting information regarding the availability of Vendors capable of directly issuing tribal water operator certification at levels 1-4 for distribution and treatment located in California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Vendors must be recognized by EPA as having an approved operator certification program. The type of work to be performed will be under applicable NAICS code 923120 Administration of Public Health Programs. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment on the part of the government to conduct a solicitation for the stated services in the future. Responders are advised that the government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, nor will it compensate responders for any costs incurred in the development/furnishing of a response. Please note that a decision not to submit a response to this RFI will not preclude a vendor from participating in any future solicitation. Responses Responses must be limited to five (5) letter-size pages or less, in Microsoft Word or Portable Document format (PDF), using Times New Roman 12-point font. Include your company Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, CAGE code (if applicable), company point of contact (POC) and socioeconomic status under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, Product Services Code (PSC), clearance level, and any other relevant/appropriate data. Formatting The responses should be in the following format/order: 1. General Business Information: Provide general information about your business, to include any relevant information to the instant requirement. 2. Requirements: Provide professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services, to include the EPA approved operator certification program. 3. Location: Provide geographical location of the office with respect to the area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project. 4. Points of Contact: List one or more points of contact for your company. Restrictions on Response Questions regarding this RFI shall be emailed to [email protected]. Telephone solicitations and questions will not be entertained. How to Respond Please submit your response no later than Friday, 16 September 2016 at 2:00PM Central Time to [email protected]. Please enter "Water Operator Certification" into the email subject field. Primary: Melissa D. Warmath Contracting Officer Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Engineering Services (DES) 1301 Young St., Suite 1071 Dallas, TX 75202 Office Phone No.: 214-767-3517 [email protected]