H--Analysis of Marine Sediments and Tissues

NAICS Code: 541380 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), Region 4, has a requirement for analytical testing services of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners and metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, silver, and zinc) in marine sediment and marine organism tissues. The procurement is 100 percent set aside for small business concerns and only qualified offers may submit quotes. The associated North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) Code is 541380 and the business size standard is $12,000,000. This is a combined/synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12, in conjunction with FAR 13, as applicable. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible vendor whose offer best conforms to the specifications, meets the Government's delivery schedule and is the most cost effective in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria. Award shall be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. The requirements consist of six (6) line items: 1. Analysis of Metals in Marine Sediment. Quantity is 42 ea.2. Analysis of PCB Congeners in Marine Sediment Quantity is 42 ea.3. Total Organic Carbon in Marine Sediment Quantity is 42 ea.4. Analysis of Metal in Marine Tissues Quantity is 4 ea.5. Analysis of PCB Congeners in Marine Tissues Quantity is 4 ea. (this includes freeze drying of the tissue samples)6. Analysis of Lipids in Marine Tissue Quantity is 4 ea. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Award shall be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are reminded to include a copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items with the offer, which can be accessed at http://www.arnet.far.gov. The successful offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be considered for award. The CCR database may be accessed at www.ccr.gov. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items are hereby incorporated by reference. For the Request for Quote (RFQ) and Statement of Work, please contact [email protected]. All interested small businesses are invited to respond to this requirement within 10 days after publication. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure receipt of email request. Telephone questions will not be answered and collect calls will not be accepted. NOTE: Offerors submitting insufficient information may be eliminated from competition.