R--Lab Analysis of Vermiculite Sites

NAICS Code: 541380The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), Region 4, has a requirement for analytical testing services for asbestos to meet Superfund site-specific needs. This is a synopsis 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 purchase order 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 below. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those that are in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. This procurement is 100 percent set aside for small business concerns and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The associated North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 541380 and the business size standard is $12,000,000. This requirement consists of seven (7) line items: Line Item 0001 Matrix - Soil/Bulk, Parameter ? Asbestos by PLM, Method ? CARB Method 435 (Base Quantity=26, Option Quantity=26), Line 0002 Matrix ? Soil/Bulk, Parameter - Moisture Content, Method - ASTM D4643-00, (Base Quantity=26, Option Quantity=26), Line 0003 Matrix ? Soil/Bulk, Parameter - Particle Size, Method - ASTM D422-63, (Base Quantity=26, Option Quantity=26), Line 0004 Matrix-Vermiculite, Parameter ? Asbestos by PLM, SEM, and TEM, Method ? EPA 600/R-04/004 (January 2004) with references to ISO 13794 and USEPA SOP No. SRC-LIBBY-02 (Rev. 1), (Base Quantity=10, Option Quantity=10), Line 0005 Matrix ? Dust, Parameter ? Asbestos by TEM, Method ASTM 5755-95 (Base Quantity=16, Option Quantity=16), Line 0006 Matrix ? Air, Parameter ?Asbestos by TEM to 0.001 s/cc sensitivity, Method ? ISO 10312 (Base Quantity=48, Option Quantity=48), Line 0007 Matrix-Air, Parameter ? Asbestos by TEM to 0.0001 s/cc sensitivity, Method ? ISO 10312 (Base Quantity=64, Option Quantity=64). 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 completed 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 RFQ, Statement of Work and all applicable attachments 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 requests. Telephone questions will not be answered and collect calls will not be accepted. NOTE: Offers submitting sufficient information my be eliminated from competition.