SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Purchase Water Quality Sondes
- Notice Date
- 8/17/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- NER - GETT Gettysburg National Military Park, Administration 1000 Biglerville Road Gettysburg PA 17325
- ZIP Code
- 17325
- Solicitation Number
- A4870100402
- Response Due
- 8/31/2010
- Archive Date
- 8/17/2011
- Point of Contact
- Donald Hamilton Natural Resource Specialist 5707297842 don_hamilton@nps.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1. Summary: This request is for the procurement of: a)multi-probe datasondes (devices that measure multiple physical/ chemical water quality parameters)b)specified datasonde probes, associated cables and other equipment,c)telemetry systems for data transfer from the datasondes. These datasondes will be used for collecting water quality data from river and stream environments. Agency: Department of the InteriorOffice: National Park ServiceLocation: Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River 2. Solicitation Number: Q4870100402 3. Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43. The solicitation number is Q4870100402 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334513. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far. This solicitation will result in an award of a firm, fixed-price contract. Vendors note that firm fixed-price contract in this context means a purchase order with a not-to-exceed amount. Notification of any changes will be made as modifications to this announcement. To receive an award, vendor must maintain a current registration at www.ccr.gov. 4. Specifications: The National Park Service, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (UPDE) and the Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network (ERMN) has a requirement for a contractor to provide 13 datasonde systems, and 3 compatible telemetry systems, as stated below. The systems must be capable of meeting the key features listed. This solicitation is for supply and delivery only - no installation required. Key Features: a) All datasonde units must be able to measure pH, dissolved oxygen (LDO), conductivity, turbidity (self-cleaning turbidity probe), depth (0-25 meter, non-vented), and temperature, and must include a central cleaning unit. b) All datasonde units must be able to be deployed in the field for at least a month and be able to record and store measurements every half-hour c) All datasonde units must have anti-fouling technology that inhibits the settlement and growth of organisms on the exposed instrument surfaces (e.g. a central cleaning unit). d) All datasonde units must have wiped turbidity probes... that is the turbidity probe has a wiper that periodically cleans the surface of the probe allowing for accurate measurements over the course of deployment e) All datasonde units must be capable of being programmed and downloaded in the field by means of a hand-held data display module. f) The telemetry systems must be capable of storing and transmitting data to the NOAA GOES satellite. It is expected that they will come with a data platform, weatherproof box, satellite transmitter, solar panel, battery, associated cables for connecting these components, mounting hardware, and any other necessary components and programming. Sonde to data platform cables are listed separately. Delivery: F.O.B. Destination to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA, 18405. Preferred delivery days are Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm, Eastern Daylight Time. Note: The Government reserves the right to reject any material not in satisfactory condition to perform the task, at the government's receiving person's discretion. Vendor shall state on quote if any single item warranty or quantity discounts are available, including net payment term discounts. 5. Bid Schedule ITEM NUMBERDESCRIPTION QTY/UNIT UNIT PRICE 1.Multiprobe - base13___________ 2. Temperature probe13___________ 3. Graphite Conductivity Sensor13___________ 4. LDO probe13___________ 5. pH sensor13___________ 6. Central Cleaning Unit for probe13___________ 7. Self-cleaning Turbidity probe13___________8. Internal Battery Pack13___________ 9. Depth 0-25 meter, non-vented13 ___________10. Datasonde bail kit for deployment13 ___________ 11.Hand-held data display modulecapable of up to 1.57 MB of data storage 2___________ 12.Associated required software for hand-helddata display modules3 ___________ 13.Associated required softwarefor datasondes 3___________ 14.Calibration stand for datasondes3 ___________ 15.Carrying cases for datasondes3 ___________ 16. 5-meter detachable sonde-to-display moduleCable1___________ 17.10-meter detachable sonde-to-display moduleCable1___________ 18.75-meter detachable waterproof sonde-to-data platform cable2___________ 19.100-meter detachable waterproofsonde-to-data platform cable1___________ 20.Telemetry system (see description abovein Requirements section)3___________ 21.Shipping for all items___________ 6. Provisions The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis, to the contractor that the Government determines can best satisfy the objectives and requirements of this Request for Quotations, in a manner most advantageous to the Government, e.g. meeting the specifications for each line item, at a fair and reasonable price. The basis for the award will be a consideration of price and technical acceptability. The government reserves the right to make award without discussions. Quoters must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to be considered eligible for award. The CCR website is http://www.ccr.gov. Quoters must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, with its offer, or be electronically registered at the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. The ORCA website address is http://orca.bpn.gov. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in this solicitation can be accessed on-line in full text at the following websites: htt://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.ios.doi.gov/pam/aindex.html. The clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and includes the following clauses: 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-03 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports, 52.22-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.225-01 Buy American Act; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. 7. Quotations Quotations must be received no later than August 31, 2010 by 4:30 pm, Eastern Daylight Time. Quotations may be submitted by email to the point of contact below. Submit quotations to: sandra_maciejewski@nps.gov 8. Questions Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Don Hamilton at don_hamilton@nps.gov and to Caleb Tzilkowski at caleb_tzilkowski@nps.gov.
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