140R8122Q0201_Sources_Sought_Synopsis_1.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) in Denver, Colorado and the Acquisition Operations Branch (AOB) are performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified Small Businesses, (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business) to set aside a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Reclamation will use responses to this notice to make the appropriate acquisition decision. The contemplated solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 13.

Reclamation intends to award a purchase order for the following water quality analysis types:

A. Total organic carbon (TOC) by Standard Method 5310 C: 0 – 136 samples B. Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) by Standard Method 5310 C: 0 – 99 samples C. Assimilable organic carbon (AOC) by Standard Method 9217 B: 0 – 136 samples D. Total dissolved solids (TDS) by Standard Method 2540 C: 0 – 35 samples E. Calcium by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 200.7: 0 – 35 samples F. Magnesium by EPA Method 200.7: 0 – 35 samples G. Alkalinity, Carbonate by Standard Method 2320 B: 0 – 47 samples H. Alkalinity, Bicarbonate by Standard Method 2320 B: 0 – 47 samples I. Nitrate by EPA Method 353.2: 0 – 39 samples J. Orthophosphate as Phosphorus by Standard Method 4500-P E: 0 – 39 samples K. Bromide by EPA Method 300.0: 0 – 39 samples L. MS2 Coliphage enumeration – male specific (F+) by EPA Method 1602: 0 – 39 samples M. Fecal coliforms by Most Probable Number (MPN) using Quanti-Tray: 0 – 39 samples

It is anticipated that there will be approximately 6 sampling events. The maximum number of samples per analysis above is the total number of samples over all of the sampling events. The contractor will be responsible for delivering water quality analysis sample kits and results reports.

All interested contractors, including small businesses and other than small businesses, who can perform the services listed above shall respond with information describing their interest, capabilities statements, and indicate which small business category for which they qualify (if applicable). Email responses are required. The due date for responses to this Sources Sought Notice is at 12:00 PM Mountain Time on June 21, 2022. Please email your responses to mdwolfe@usbr.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541380 – Testing Laboratories, which contains a size standard of $16.5 million, is applicable to this acquisition. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications and in conjunction with FAR 4.11, are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted.