SOURCES SOUGHT
68 -- Chemical Preservatives
- Notice Date
- 11/15/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 325199
— All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCHPO BOX 25046204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTERDENVERCO80225-0046US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- G13PS00036
- Response Due
- 11/30/2012
- Archive Date
- 12/30/2012
- Point of Contact
- Christine Leonard
- E-Mail Address
-
cleonard@usgs.gov
(cleonard@usgs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A PRE-SOLICITATION. Concerns having the ability to provide the preservatives as outlined in the specifications below are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within fifteen (15) days from the date of this synopsis. This requirement is for an IDIQ contract for the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Lab (NWQL). Based on the information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the Government considers the items specified as a sole source from EP Scientific Products, LLC, 36 East BJ Tunnell Blvd, Miami, OK, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required item or its functional equivalent (based upon the criteria specified herein) are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, request for such documents without accompanying information will be considered no-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Governments only official notice of this procurement. Technical Specifications for Preservative Solutions #1 through #5: 1.) 2.0mL, 7.5-7.7 ultrex grade nitric acid solution, (J.T. Baker) in a 3.5mL polypropylene (PP) screw cap vial. The ultrex nitric acid solution, packaged in a polypropylene screw cap vial, is to be used for preserving water samples prior to analysis. These polyvials will be used in conjunction with 250mL acid rinsed natural high-density linear polyethylene bottles. Analyses are conducted after the water sample is taken with the preservative added. The components must meet or exceed the following specifications: a. The screw cap vials must be 3.5mL capacity and made of polypropylene (PP). Vials are to be filled with ultrex nitric acid solution and then capped. The measurement tolerance must be 2.0mL delivery +/- 0.2mL. The polyvials must be bottom filled to prevent a defective seal. b. Each polyvial must be clearly labeled with the mixture contents, lot number and the appropriate volume. The label must be placed on the union of the cap and vial. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be provided. c. The vials must be packaged in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved styrofoam box which accommodates 24 vials. Each package must be designed and sealed to guard against breakage and leakage. d. Contamination levels of the following metal constituents must be less than the report levels described below when prepared to the equivalent of 1 vial volume added to 250mL of deionized water. ConstituentReport LevelUnit Ag0.005ug/L Al2.2ug/L As0.03ug/L B1.0ug/L Ba0.07ug/L Be0.006ug/L Cd0.016ug/L Co0.02ug/L Cr0.07ug/L Cu0.80ug/L Fe3.2ug/L Li0.22ug/L K0.004mg/L Mn0.13ug/L Mo0.014ug/L Ni0.09ug/L Pb0.025ug/L Se0.03ug/L Sb0.027ug/L Sr0.2ug/L V0.08ug/L Zn1.4ug/L Ca0.02mg/L Mg0.011mg/L Na0.06mg/L Silica0.018mg/L Tl0.01ug/L U0.004ug/L W0.01ug/L 2.) 1mL 4.5N sulfuric acid solution (Fisher Chemical) in a 3.5mL polypropylene (PP) screw cap vial. The 4.5N sulfuric acid vials will be used in conjunction with both natural and amber, high density linear polyethylene bottles and amber glass Boston Round bottles. These solutions must be packaged in polypropylene screw cap vials and will be used for preserving water samples prior to analyses. Analyses are conducted after the water sample is taken with the preservative added. a. The polyvials must be 3.5mL capacity and made of polypropylene. These polyvials are to be filled and then capped. The measurement tolerance is to be 1mL delivery +/-.1mL. The vials are to be bottom filled to prevent a defective seal. b. Each vial shall be clearly labeled with the mixture contents, lot number and the appropriate volume. The label shall be placed on the vial. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be provided. c. The polyvials shall be packed in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved styrofoam box and accommodate 24 vials. Each package must be designed and sealed to guard against breakage and leakage. The packaging process must not contribute significant impurities above the specifications in the table in section d. d. Contamination levels of the following nutrient and carbon constituents must be less than the report levels described below when prepared to the equivalent of one vial volume added to 125mL deionized water. Constituents Method Report Level Dissolved organic carbonHi-temp oxidation 0.23 mgL N-AmmoniaColorimetric0.02 mg/L N-Ammonia + Organic Colorimetric 0.05 mg/L N-Nitrite + NitrateColorimetric0.02 mg/L PhosphorusColorimetric0.004 mg/L 3.) 4mL, 18N (1:1) sulfuric acid solution (Fisher Chemical) in a 8mL polypropylene (PP) screw cap vial. The 18N sulfuric acid vials will be used in conjunction with natural high-density linear polyethylene bottles and amber glass Boston Round bottles. These solutions must be packaged in polypropylene vials that will be used for preserving water samples prior to analyses. Analyses are conducted after the water sample is taken and with the preservative added. a. The polyvials must be 8mL capacity and made of plastic. These polyvials are to be filled and then capped. The measurement tolerance is to be 4mL delivery +/-.1mL. The vials are to be bottom filled to prevent a defective seal. b. Each vial shall be clearly labeled with the mixture contents, lot number and the appropriate volume. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must also be provided. c. The polyvials shall be packed in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved styrofoam box and accommodate 24 vials. Each package must be designed and sealed to guard against breakage and leakage. The packaging process must not contribute significant impurities above the specifications in the table in section d. d. Contamination levels of Oil & Grease and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) must be less than the report levels described below when prepared to the equivalent of one vial volume added to 1000mL deionized water. ElementMethodReporting Level Oil & GreaseGravimetric5 mg/L TPHGravimetric25 ug/L 4.) 2ml, 18N (1:1) sulfuric acid solution (Fisher Chemical) in a 3.5mL polypropylene (PP) screw cap vial. The 18N sulfuric acid vials will be used in conjunction with natural high-density linear polyethylene bottles and amber glass Boston Round bottles. These solutions must be packaged in polypropylene screw cap vials that will be used for preserving water samples prior to analyses. Analyses are conducted after the water sample is taken with the preservative added. a. The screw cap vials for SVCS-2-1Q must be 3.5mL capacity and made of polypropylene. These polyvials are to be filled and then capped. The measurement tolerance is to be 2mL delivery +/-.1mL. The polyvials are to be bottom filled to prevent a defective seal. b. Each polyvial shall be clearly labeled with the mixture contents, lot number and the appropriate volume. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must also be provided. c. The polyvials shall be packed in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved styrofoam box and accommodate 24 vials. Each package must be designed and sealed to guard against breakage and leakage. The packaging process must not contribute significant impurities above the specifications in the table in section d. d. Contamination levels of the following Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Phenol constituents must be less than the report levels described below when prepared to the equivalent of one vial added to 500mL deionized water for phenols and one vial added to 125 mL deionized water for COD. ConstituentsMethod Reporting Level CODColorimetric10.0 mg/L PhenolColorimetric0.007 mg/L 5.) 2ml, 6N (1:1) Omni Trace Hydrochloric acid solution (EMD Chemical) in a 3.5mL polypropylene (PP) screw cap vial. The 6N acid vials will be used in conjunction with clear glass Boston Round bottles. These solutions must be packaged in polypropylene (PP) screw cap vials and will be used for preserving water samples prior to analyses. Analyses are conducted after the water sample is taken and with the preservative added. a. The polyvials must be 3.5mL capacity and made of polypropylene. These polyvials are to be filled and then capped. The measurement tolerance is to be 2mL delivery +/-.1mL. The vials are to be bottom filled to prevent a defective seal. b. Each vial shall be clearly labeled with the mixture contents, lot number and the appropriate volume. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must also be provided. c. The polyvials shall be packed in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved styrofoam box and accommodate 24 vials. Each package must be designed and sealed to guard against breakage and leakage. The packaging process must not contribute significant impurities above the specifications in the table in section d. d. Contamination levels for mercury must be less than the report levels described below when prepared to the equivalent of one vial volume added to 200mL deionized water. ConstituentMethodReporting Level MercuryICP-MS0.005ug/L A certificate of analysis specifying the compounds analyzed and the quantities found must be provided with the purchase. Acceptance levels will be determined by the USGS/NWQL Quality Assurance program.
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