SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - SOW.Phase II ESA.Part I - SOW.Phase II ESA.Part II - SCA Wage Determination - FAR provision 52.212-3
- Notice Date
- 1/18/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541620
— Environmental Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, 2900 4th Avenue North, PO Box 36600, Billings, Montana, 59107
- ZIP Code
- 59107
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-10-11-015-REL
- Archive Date
- 2/23/2011
- Point of Contact
- Rita E Langager, Phone: 406.247.7293
- E-Mail Address
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rita.langager@ihs.gov
(rita.langager@ihs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2011) that must be completed and submitted with the offer. Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination applicable to the services. Scope of Work for Phase II ESA Services.Part II Scope of Work for Phase II ESA Services.Part I This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) and 2305 and 41 U.S.C. 253(g) and 253a and 253b), FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)), and FAR 37.101, Non-Personal Service Contract. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a fixed-price commercial item contract in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ)-10-11-015-REL. The solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business concerns. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-48. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 541620 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. PRICE SCHEDULE - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: FOR THE JOB - $______________________________. INTRODUCTION: The Billings Area Indian Health Service is seeking qualified firms to conduct an ASTM Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (Phase II ESA) for three buildings located in Lame Deer, Montana on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. The Phase II ESA will be based on previous NEPA assessment, onsite inspection, and possible sources of contamination based on past and current building usage. SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of the project includes: (1) Phase II ESA following ASTM guidelines including sampling activities as needed to evaluate the presence and extent of suspected contaminates in the floors, walls, and ceilings inside the building and in the soil outside the buildings; (2) Comprehensive lead-based paint and asbestos surveys in the building; and (3) Final report on field sampling activities, analytical results, conclusions on the release of hazardous substances and the risks to human health and environment, and recommendations and specifications for remedial alternatives. The complete scope of work is attached to this combined synopsis/solicitation and is titled, "Scope of Work - Phase II ESA.Part I" and "Scope of Work - Phase II ESA.Part II". PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 60 Days. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer. PROJECT OFFICER: The project officer shall be responsible for: (1) Monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical changes; (2) Interpreting the Scope of Work; (3) Technical evaluation as required; (4) Technical inspections and acceptance; and (5) Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance of this contract. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit its invoice to the Project Officer. The Contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice: (1) Contractor's name, address, telephone number and e-mail address; (2) Contract Number; (3) Invoice number and date; (4) Cost or price; (5) Dates of Service; and (6) Remit to address. Payment shall be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107. PRO-CHILDREN ACT OF 1994: The Contractor certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Public Law 103-227, Pro-Children Act of 1994, which imposes restrictions on smoking where federally funded children's services are provided. AWARD DECISION: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price (50%) and other factors (past performance and technical capabilities (50%)) considered. The Indian Health Service shall award a contract to the contractor that can provide the services that represents the best value to the Government. Technical and past performance, when combined, are considered approximately equal to cost or price. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. The FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items are incorporated by reference. The following FAR and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses are applicable: 52.204-4, 52.204-9, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.215-5, 52.217-8, 52.223-3 with Alternate I, 52.223-5, 52.223-6, 52.228-5, 52.229-3, 52.232-11, 52.232-18, 52.237-1, 52.242-15, 52.242-17, 352.201-70, 352.202-1, 352.222-70, 352.223-70, 352.224-70, 352.227-70, 352.231-71, 352.237-70, 352.239-73, 352.242-71, 352.242-72, 352.242-73, 352.270-2, and 352.270-3. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 with Alternate I, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222.41, 52.222-42, 52.222-44, 52.222-50, 52.223-9, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide full text copies of the FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses. The provisions and clauses may also be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/ and http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=3524d214210697effd2fd5c77848a806&rgn=div5&view=text&node=48:4.0.1.8.33&idno=48. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: The Contractor shall submit written documentation relating to past performance and technical capabilities, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its offer. CONTRACTORS INTENDING TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSES CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE. THE CCR IS THE PRIMARY GOVERNMENT REPOSITORY, WHICH RETAINS INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS. YOU MAY REGISTER VIA THE INTERNET AT HTTPS://WWW.BPN.GOV/CCR/DEFAULT.ASPX OR BY CALLING (888) 227-2423. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. Offers shall be submitted to the Billings Area Indian Health Service, 2900 Fourth Avenue North, Room 304, Billings, Montana 59101, no later than 2:00 p.m., on February 8, 2011. The offer must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to this office, showing the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and your company name and address. Offers will also be accepted by e-mail at Rita.Langager@ihs.gov or by fax at (406) 247-7108. ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Your proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt by the Government.
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