CBRN Canteen Cap Award
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
FOR THE Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear (CBRN) Canteen Cap
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF 41 U.S.C. 1903
1. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Clothing and Textiles Supply Chain, is the
contracting activity.
2. The action being approved is the ability to solicit for DLA requirements on another than
full and open competition basis.
3. Following are the quantities and estimated price to meet requirements for the :
National Stock Number (NSN), Quantity, and Estimated Unit Price:
8465‐01‐529‐9800 33,000 each $
Estimated dollar value of the proposed award: $ each
4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this action is
41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1903 special emergency procurement authority as
implemented by FAR 13.5. The CBRN Canteen Cap is deemed to be available only from
the original source for this follow‐on contract for the production of this highly
specialized component and it is likely that award to any other source would result in (A)
Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered
through competition; or (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements.
5. A sole‐source fixed quantity contract to Avon Protection Systems, Inc. (APS) is necessary
to procure the CBRN Canteen Cap. The Canteen Cap was developed with the M50,
M51, M53, and M53A1 masks as systems to provide protection against exposure to
CBRN agents. At the subsystem level, each of the required components such as the
CBRN Canteen Cap provide a critical function to the mask system. If a single component
does not meet the required capabilities, a mask system failure could occur and lead to
serious injury or death.
APS is the sole producer of the M50, M51, M53, and M53A1 chemical biological mask
systems and a majority of the system components, to include the CBRN Canteen Cap.
These masks provide CBRN protection and only masks produced by APS meet the
Government’s requirements. These masks are separate items from the CBRN suits and
or other equipment. The Government only has limited data rights to the contractor
drawings. APS has not shown interest in selling the full detailed Technical Data Package
(TDP) for each mask system to the Government. On 27 November 2019, the Contract
Specialist emailed APS requesting to purchase the M50, M51, M53, and M53A1 detailed
TDPs. APS replied they are not interested in selling the TDP in an email dated 16
December 2019.
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The Government currently only has limited top level drawings, system performance
specifications, Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs), and Special Packing Instructions
(SPl) that may be used to procure these mask systems and components; however, this
collection of documents are insufficient for competition because they lack the necessary
technical details. These missing technical details include interface dimensions, material
requirements, and component level verification requirements. Without these missing
technical details, the Government cannot guarantee the systems will function as
required by the Warfighter.
In 2000, the Government competed the M50, M51, and M53 systems for a development
contract. The Government selected the APS's prototype as having the best potential to
meet the Government's performance requirements. Extensive testing was conducted at
the system level to determine the masks’ protection capability. This testing included the
following: chemical agent testing, protection factor testing, field operational testing,
and testing of interoperability with other systems.
The Government’s effort to develop a competitive TDP for the JSGPM mask systems and
spare components would result in significant duplication of cost, approximately $, which
will not be recovered through competition by the Government. Table 2 below outlines
the cost to reverse engineer the items:
Table 1 ‐ Estimated Cost
Any effort to procure the components and systems on this contract competitively while
ensuring the parts meet critical requirements, would require either the purchase of the detailed
TDP from APS or conducting a reverse engineering effort.
Since APS is not willing to sell the rights to their TDP, reverse engineering these components
and systems would require the following steps:
Step 1 – Reverse Engineering/Design. During this stage, it is required to conduct research and
development efforts such as identify materials, design prototype molds, produce prototype
materials, perform internal conformance testing, and conduct an analysis of alternatives. Upon
reaching the appropriate technology readiness level the Government would need to invest in
production molds, verify production process repeatability, and prepare for component testing
and evaluation in accordance with the performance specifications identified in Step 1. This step
results in costs of approximately $.
Step Cost ($M)
1. Reverse Engineering/Design $
2. Government Technical Data Update $
3. Component Test and Evaluation $
4. System Test and Evaluation $
TOTAL $
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Step 2 – Government Technical Data Update. The current Government technical data is not
adequate for a competitive procurement. Each component and system level performance
specification will need to be updated to include the appropriate performance requirements
necessary to support competitive procurement and ensure Warfighter safety. This step also
includes identifying lessons learned from previous failure mechanisms. The effort to update
Government technical data will cost approximately $.
Step 3 – Component Test and Evaluation. Upon completing research and development efforts
the Government would be required to validate the design using the previously established
product and process configuration baseline. Production representative samples of the
components would be subjected to the testing described in the component level performance
specifications such as material properties, deterioration, and mean time between failure,
reliability, environmental, battlefield contaminants, and long term storage. This effort will cost
approximately $.
Step 4 – System Test and Evaluation. After successfully meeting all of the component level
performance requirements, the Government would be required to test the design solution in
the JSGPM mask systems. These tests would be defined by the system level performance
specifications and include environmental (salt fog, transportation, drop, vibration,
electromagnetic interference etc.), protection factor, Simulant Agent Resistance Test Manikin
(SMARTMAN), and long term storage testing. Agent testing alone would cost approximately.
As described in Table 1 above, awarding a competitive contract for the components and
systems would result in the duplication of costs of approximately $ that is not expected to be
recovered through competition.
Additionally, qualifying a new source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the
Government’s requirements. Table 2 below outlines the timeframe to qualify an additional
source.
Table 2 ‐ Estimated Schedule
Step 1 – Reverse Engineering/Design. The reverse engineering/design phase for components
manufactured using soft rubbers requires multiple stages, including the development of
Step Schedule (Months)
1. Reverse Engineering/Design 48 – 60
2. Government Technical Data Update 18
3. Component Test and Evaluation 18
4. System Test and Evaluation 24
TOTAL 108 – 120
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material formulations, mold design and fabrication, and process design. Based on these factors
a single component would take approximately 12 – 18 months for a contractor with expertise in
soft rubber design and manufacture. It is reasonable to assume that not all of the components
of a mask system can be designed simultaneously. Therefore, these systems would require a
combination of sequential, iterative, and parallel design processes to realize a complete system
design. Based on the number of unique parts and multi‐system compatibility requirements, it is
estimated that this initial design phase could take approximately 36 – 48 months. Maturation of
the assembly process necessary to produce these items is estimated to take an additional 12
months; this is especially important as mask leakage points are often the result of improper
assembly of components and result in system failures. For comparison, there have been
multiple 24 – 36 months Operating and Supply Cost Reduction (OSCR) efforts to reverse
engineer components contained in these mask systems that were unsuccessful. In summary,
the total duration for reverse engineering/design is estimated to take 48 – 60 months.
Step 2 – Government Technical Data Update. Current quality assurance provisions are based
solely on Avon‐owned drawings. Assuming every component is completely reverse engineered,
it is estimated that creating detailed drawings suitable for production and updating quality
assurance requirements to appropriately test and accept the new designs, would take
approximately 18 months. An alternative approach would be for the Government to convert
the current sole source requirements into competitive, performance‐based specifications. It is
estimated that this approach would take an equivalent amount of time as previously defined
for creating detailed drawings. It is important to note that all quality assurance requirements
must ensure backward compatibility with current mask systems.
Step 3 – Component Test and Evaluation. After successful component design, each component
must be evaluated in accordance with Government requirements using certified test
equipment. A typical First Article Test (FAT) of an individual component takes approximately 6 –
12 months, assuming no design changes are necessary. Agent testing must be completed at
certified Government laboratories. It is not unusual for the wait time for agent testing to be
several months and upwards of a year due to limited capacity. Considering the number of
components associated with these systems it is reasonable to expect a minimum of 18 months
for component testing.
Step 4 – System Test and Evaluation. FAT for similar systems has taken approximately 12 – 24
months, assuming no changes to the design. To reiterate, agent testing must be completed at
certified Government laboratories with limited capacity. System agent testing uses specific test
equipment known as SMARTMAN; there are only two Government laboratories approved for
SMARTMAN testing and the lead time is typically 9 – 12 months. Similar system FATs have been
historically difficult to pass. For example, the M52 Joint Service Chemical Environment
Survivability Mask (JSCESM) took approximately 5 years to meet system FAT requirements.
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Assuming all testing is successful, a conservative estimate to complete FAT on the Joint Service
General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) systems is expected to take at least 24 months.
As described in Table 2 above, qualifying a new vendor would result in an unacceptable delay of
108 – 120 months. The delay would be caused by lengthy testing and approval from the
services and DLA of the new item. The urgent need for this item is due to back orders building
with purchases requisitions of over 33,000 units as of January 2020. In addition, this item
should have a safety level of six (6) months of stock. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that a
new source could produce items that meet the Government's requirements.
6. There is no plan to obtain competition for this contractual action on the prime contractor
level for the reasons stated above in section 5. Notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be
published, and any proposals received shall be considered.
7. There are no plans to increase competition for the CBRN Canteen Cap due to the
aforementioned unique nature of this sole source requirement. The Government does not own
or have rights to technical data adequate for competition.
The Government previously undertook OSCR efforts to reverse engineer the various
components, and create a competitive Technical Data Package (TDP). Attempts to reverse
engineer the items were not successful due to critical features that were difficult to define.
These critical features ensure proper system interface and function. The Government
suspended further efforts to reverse engineer the components due to the high risk of
manufacturing parts that fail to meet system requirements. The criticality of the items’
dimensions, material properties, and interface requirements cannot be overstated – if a single
component on this list does not meet the required capabilities, then a mask system failure
could occur and lead to serious injury or death.
8. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on Fed Biz Opps on March 18, 2020 for the fixed
quantity of the CBRN Canteen Cap identified within this document. The posting closed April 17,
2020; APS was the only contractor to respond.
In addition the Engineering Support Activity, CCDC Chemical Biological Center along with ACCDTA
conducted market research on August 2019 in accordance with FAR 10.002(b)(2) in
relation to the M50, M51, M53, and M53A1 mask systems regarding capabilities to meet
customer requirements. The market research included contacting knowledgeable individuals in
Government, DoD database searches in Product Data Management System (PDMS)/IHS
Haystack/Joint Acquisition Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Knowledge Systems
(JACKS), and reviewing online product literature of similar manufacturers. Results of the market
research indicates that other sources may have the capability to produce similar items,
however, the Government does not have sufficient technical data to ensure Government
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requirements are met. Without accurate Government owned detailed technical data, validation
and acceptance of any parts would require extensive testing and verification, causing a serious
schedule delay and duplication of costs. A competitive procurement is not possible with the
current technical data.
9. The ESA has reported that to date, no other sources have written to express an interest.
10. In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6) when an acquisition contains brand name
specifications, the contracting officer shall include with the solicitation the justification or
documentation required by 6.302‐1(c), 13.106‐1(b), or 13.501, redacted as necessary in
accordance with FAR 6.305.
10. In accordance with DGPA 13.003‐P (2), Special Emergency Procurement Authority (SEPA)
the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for purchases made within the United States is
$750,000.00 to facilitate the defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical or
radiological attack. An e‐mail dated January 28, 2020 from from DLA Troop Support Policy
Office confirms this increased SAT for a CBRN item. In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i) and
the Contract Quality Management Plan (CQMP) dated August 2019, review and approvals for
Justification & Approvals below the SAT is at the Procurement Contracting Officer level.
11. As the Contracting Officer, I hereby certify that the justification is accurate and complete to
the best of my knowledge and belief will serve as approval. I hereby determine the anticipated
cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable base on price analysis, including favorable
comparison to previous award price and published commercial price list from APS.
___4‐20‐20_______ _____________________________
Date Jennifer Scarpello
Contracting Officer
Individual Equipment
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13.501 Special documentation requirements.
(a) Sole source (including brand name) acquisitions. (1) Acquisitions conducted under
simplified acquisition procedures are exempt from the requirements in part 6. However,
contracting officers must—
(i) Conduct sole source acquisitions, as defined in 2.101, (including brand name) under this
subpart only if the need to do so is justified in writing and approved at the levels specified in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section;
(ii) Prepare sole source (including brand name) justifications using the format at 6.303‐2,
modified to reflect that the procedures in FAR subpart 13.5 were used in accordance with 41
U.S.C. 1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1903;
(iii) Make publicly available the justifications (excluding brand name) required by 6.305(a)
within 14 days after contract award or in the case of unusual and compelling urgency within
30 days after contract award, in accordance with 6.305 procedures at paragraphs (b), (d), (e),
and (f); and
(iv) Make publicly available brand name justifications with the solicitation, in accordance with
5.102(a)(6).
(2) Justifications and approvals are required under this subpart for sole‐source (including
brand‐name) acquisitions or portions of an acquisition requiring a brand‐name. If the
justification is to cover only the portion of the acquisition which is brand‐name, then it should
so state; the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.
(i) For a proposed contract exceeding $150,000, but not exceeding $700,000, the contracting
officer's certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the
contracting officer's knowledge and belief will serve as approval, unless a higher approval
level is established in accordance with agency procedures. Awarded contract SPE1C120P0432 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2020-05-05.
SPE1C120P0432 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles
6/12/20, 9:42 AM St. Louis, MO P&DC Elevator Modernization
The Northern Facilities Construction CMT of the United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for an Elevator Modernization project, at the United States Postal Service owned St. Louis P&DC 1720 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63155, St. Louis County. Please see attached Summary of Work.
The estimated cost of the work is between $11,000,000 and $13,000,000; with construction completion no later than one thousand six hundred eighty (1,680) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The solicitation will open August 17, 2020 on USPS eSourcing Emptoris (see How to Participate below) and close on October 16, 2020. A pre-proposal meeting for this project will be held on September 1, 2020 at 9:00am (local time), (local time) on site. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. If you are unable to attend the onsite meeting, a Zoom meeting is also scheduled on September 1, 2020 between 10:00 and 11:00am (local time). Login instructions are as follows: https://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1614123064?pwd=Y2twS0l3YUVqTUE1WWluNGgrcHlSUT09 Meeting ID: 161 412 3064 Password: 767644Technical inquiries are to be addressed to Anthony Marino, Architect/Engineer, Wood, at (404) 317.6429, or the USPS Project Manager, Dana Rhoney at (678) 442-6017.
The Postal Service bases contract award decisions on best value. The Postal Service is more concerned with making an award at the lowest overall price than with obtaining superior technical or management features. However, the Postal Service may not necessarily make an award at the lowest price in order to achieve a small price savings if better value can be achieved with superior technical or management features. The benefits of a higher priced proposal may merit a higher price.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Technical Evaluation Plan: Sections include Eligibility, Bonding Information, Financial Condition & Capability, Supplier Capability and Past Performance. The Technical Evaluation Plan will be assessed and scored on a scale of 100 points. Solicitation Attachment 11 contains the scoring breakdown.
Price Proposal: Signed Offer and Award (Page 1), Schedule of Values (see eRFX Excel Attachment), Schedule of Unit Prices (if applicable), and Schedule of Alternates (if applicable).
Affirmation of Contract Terms & Conditions.
Terms & Conditions: Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if applicable), Solicitation Provision F-202: Key Personnel; Provision 4-3: Representations and Certifications (Section A., B., E.); Provision 9-1: Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Program; and Provision F-401: Authorized Negotiators.
Form VETS-4212 Documentation is required. If you are not registered with Department of Labor Report System, you must register on the DOL website at: https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm and provide proof of registration.
Bonding: Contractor must have the ability to obtain 100 percent performance and payment bonds for this project within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of a Notice of Intent to Award.
Contractor will be responsible for coordination of all work in a manner that will not interfere with operations and coordinate all work related to this phased project with the Facility Manager or designee.
Note: Successful offeror will be required to submit a Sub-Contracting Plan and Project Specific Safety Plan acceptable to the USPS Contracting Officer before a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued.
The successful offeror will be bound by the Contractor's Screening Requirements. Offerors must familiarize themselves with the requirements of Clause F-102.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPPORTUNITY
All proposals must be submitted online in USPS eSourcing Emptoris (https://uspsprod.emptoris.com). USPS eSourcing Emptoris is a web-based electronic solicitation platform. If your organization wishes to participate in this solicitation, please see the attached Emptoris registration instructions.
If you have any questions on the registration process, contact Jennifer Santiago at Jennifer.Santiago@usps.gov or (860) 285-7138.
Once you complete the registration process, the Postal Service will review the entry within seven (7) business days to ensure it is complete and accurate. Upon approval, you will be notified via e-mail of your log-in credentials.
Once you are registered or if your company is already registered in Emptoris, please contact Jennifer Santiago at Jennifer.Santiago@usps.gov or (860) 285-7138 to request an invitation to bid. Separate electronic messages will be sent inviting you to participate in the solicitation and notifying you when the event is opened.
Each organization must "accept" the Invitation in order to place a bid in Emptoris. Any required documentation may be attached to your bid after submitting total dollar amount of bid in Emptoris.
CLOSING TIME WILL NOT BE EXTENDED DUE TO OPERATOR INABILITY WITHIN EMPTORIS.
089495-20-A-0066 United States Postal Service
9/1/20, 12:16 PM Groundwater Sampling and Geochemical Testing
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), a contractor for the Department of Energy, is seeking a subcontractor to perform groundwater sampling and geochemical testing services at the Rock Valley Direct Comparison (RV/DC) Testbed site within the Nevada National Security Site. The primary objectives include collecting groundwater samples from a core boring at depths up to approximately 7,000 feet, specifically targeting a sampling depth of 6,398 +/- 164 feet, and conducting comprehensive geochemical analysis. The solicitation (RFP No. 0000313) will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with technical criteria focusing on sample collection capabilities, chemical analysis proficiency, sampling experience, and the ability to mobilize within 7 days' notice. Potential offerors must submit electronic proposals by April 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, with questions due by April 17, 2025. The contract requires U.S. citizen technicians who can operate sampling equipment in extreme conditions, including temperatures up to 185°F and pressures up to 2,600 psi.
The solicitation does not include a specific small business set-aside and will be performed in Mercury, Nevada, with field operations expected to be completed between 30-45 days from initial notice. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contract is part of the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Program's project at the Nevada National Security Site. The total contract value will be determined based on the successful offeror's pricing, with line items covering training, mobilization, groundwater collection, geochemical testing, and demobilization. Key testing parameters include analyzing pH, salinity, total dissolved solids, sulfate, and hydrogen sulfide concentrations. The estimated project timeline indicates drilling completion by mid-July 2025, followed by groundwater collection and testing. Offerors must provide comprehensive proposals across four volumes: Technical, Safety, Quality Assurance, and Pricing, with detailed documentation of experience, safety programs, and key personnel qualifications.
0000313-CC-25 Department of Energy
3/31/25, 6:52 PM Hartford, CT P&DC Switchgear Replacement
The Facilities Construction CMT East of the United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for a Switchgear Replacement project, at the United States Postal Service owned Hartford P&DC 141 Weston Street, Hartford, CT 06101-9613, Hartford County. Please see attached Summary of Work.
The estimated cost of the work is between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000; with construction completion no later than two hundred eighty (280) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The solicitation will open February 15, 2022 on USPS eSourcing Coupa (see How to Participate below) and close on March 17, 2022. A pre-proposal meeting for this project will be held on March 3, 2022 at 10:00am (local time), on site. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. Technical inquiries are to be addressed to Chris Defilippo, Architect/Engineer, McKinnell McKinnell & Taylor, at (781) 878-6223, or the USPS Project Manager, John Flynn at (603) 665-7911.
The Postal Service bases contract award decisions on best value. The Postal Service is more is concerned with making an award to the supplier striking the appropriate balance of technical features and price. The USPS will not, however, make award to a higher priced offer which provides only marginal additional technical value. As technical scores become closer, then price becomes more important as to selection. However, the USPS may not necessarily make an award at the lowest price in order to achieve a small price savings if better value can be achieved with superior technical features.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Technical Evaluation Plan (separate pdf file): Sections include Eligibility, Bonding Information, Financial Condition & Capability, Supplier Capability and Past Performance. The Technical Evaluation Plan will be assessed and scored on a scale of 100 points. Solicitation Attachment 11 contains the proposal instructions as well as the scoring breakdown.
Price Proposa (separate pdf file): Signed Offer and Award (Page 1), Schedule of Values (see eRFX Excel Attachment - submit separately), Schedule of Unit Prices (if applicable), and Schedule of Alternates (if applicable).
Affirmation of Contract Terms & Conditions.
Terms & Conditions: Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if applicable), Solicitation Provision F-202: Key Personnel; Provision 4-3: Representations and Certifications (Section A., B., E.); Provision 9-1: Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Program; and Provision F-401: Authorized Negotiators.
Form VETS-4212 Documentation is required. If you are not registered with Department of Labor Report System, you must register on the DOL website at: https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm and provide proof of registration for the current fiscal year.
Bonding: Contractor must have the ability to obtain 100 percent performance and payment bonds for this project within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of a Notice of Intent to Award.
Contractor will be responsible for coordination of all work in a manner that will not interfere with operations and coordinate all work related to this phased project with the Facility Manager or designee.
Note: Successful offeror will be required to submit a Sub-Contracting Plan and Project Specific Safety Plan acceptable to the USPS Contracting Officer before a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued.
The successful offeror will be bound by the Contractor's Screening Requirements. Offerors must familiarize themselves with the requirements of Clause F-102.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPPORTUNITY
All proposals must be submitted online in USPS eSourcing Coupa (https://ebuyplus.coupahost.com). USPS eSourcing Coupa is a web-based electronic solicitation platform.
If your organization wishes to participate in this solicitation, please see the attached Coupa registration instructions. If you have any questions on the registration process, contact Jennifer Santiago at Jennifer.Santiago@usps.gov or (860) 285-7138.
Once you complete the registration process, the Postal Service will review the entry within seven (7) business days to ensure it is complete and accurate. Upon approval, you will be notified via e-mail of your log-in credentials.
Once you are registered or if your company is already registered in Coupa, please contact Jennifer Santiago at Jennifer.Santiago@usps.gov or (860) 285-7138 to request an invitation to bid. Separate electronic messages will be sent inviting you to participate in the solicitation and notifying you when the event is opened.
Each organization must "accept" the Invitation in order to place a bid in Coupa. Any required documentation may be attached to your bid after submitting total dollar amount of bid in Coupa.
CLOSING TIME WILL NOT BE EXTENDED DUE TO OPERATOR INABILITY WITHIN COUPA.
089495-22-A-0023 United States Postal Service
2/16/22, 1:06 PM 444783-CC-25 Geophysical Logging
The Department of Energy is seeking geophysical logging services for a core boring project at the Rock Valley Direct Comparison (RV/DC) Testbed site located at the Nevada National Security Site. Mission Support and Test Services, LLC has issued a solicitation (RFP No. 444783-CC-25) for a subcontractor to provide specialized logging tools, experienced engineers, operators, and technicians to collect geophysical data from a core hole drilled to approximately 7,000 feet. The evaluation will use a best value trade-off process, with the primary criteria being the ability to collect geophysical data, followed by equipment specifications, logging capability, mobilization speed, and past performance. Proposal questions were due by January 21, 2025, and final proposals are due by January 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Calvin Callahan. Logging services will require collection of multiple data types including caliper, gamma ray, density, resistivity, sonic, and borehole imaging measurements.
The solicitation has no specific set-aside designation and will be performed at NNSS Area 27, approximately 14 miles northwest of Mercury, Nevada. The contract anticipates four separate logging callouts with increasing technical complexity, ranging from 0-1,400 feet at ambient temperature to 5,000-7,000 feet with potential temperatures up to 85°C and pressures up to 2,600 psi. Subcontractors must provide redundant equipment, arrive within 24 hours of callout, and deliver draft logs within 24 hours of data collection and final logs within 72 hours. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract requires detailed insurance coverage, including $5M general liability and $2M auto liability. Importantly, logging engineers and operators cannot be foreign nationals, and the subcontractor must perform at least 50% of work with their own organization, with work to be conducted under the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration prime contract DE-NA0003624.
444783CC25 Department of Energy
12/12/24, 12:49 PM