MAS - BSA Environmental Services Inc. - GS10F0302S

BSA Environmental Services, Inc.

Contract Number: GS-10F-0302S

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE

FSC Group: Professional Services

FSC Class: F999 Business Size: Small Business

CONTRACT NUMBER: GS-10F-0302S

CONTRACT PERIOD: June 15, 2021 – June 14, 2026

CONTRACTOR:

BSA Environmental Services, Inc.

23400 Mercantile Rd., Suite 8

Beachwood, OH 44122 www.bsaenv.com

CONTRACTOR CONTACT ADMINISTRATOR:

John R. Beaver, Ph.D.

(216) 765-0582

(216) 765-0583 (fax) j.beaver@bsaenv.com

Price list current as of Modification #PA-0020 effective December 14, 2020 For more information on ordering go to the following website: https://www.gsa.gov/schedules.

Table of Contents

1CUSTOMER INFORMATION OVERVIEW

4FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE CUSTOMER INFORMATION

5BSA’S LABOR CATEGORIES AND RATES

5LABOR CATEOGRY DESCRIPTIONS

CUSTOMER INFORMATION OVERVIEW

BSA Environmental Services, Inc. (BSA) is a professional environmental services company with 30 years of extensive experience providing research quality, cost-effective aquatic support services to both government and commercial clients throughout North America. BSA’s reputation for superior contract performance and adherence to standards of excellence is well known to our clients. We provide research quality, cost-effective aquatic support services to Government and commercial clients. BSA is known for maintaining the highest level of quality and responsiveness. Each project we undertake is conducted in accordance with prescribed client standards for quality of services, including timely submission of work products

We perform a wide range of aquatic microbiology analyses. Our core aquatic services include:

Phytoplankton and periphyton analysis Zooplankton analysis Taxonomic identification/enumeration Biomass/biovolume estimates Algal systematics Taste and odor algae identification Cyanotoxin analysis Cyanobacteria identification HAB identification Macroinvertebrate analysis Aquatic invasive species identification Permanent slides/voucher collections Larval fish gut analysis Statistical analysis and data report writing Manuscript preparation

Our laboratory is widely considered to be among the best for commercial plankton analyses resulting from our performance providing consistently accurate taxonomic determinations and rigorous internal quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) measures.

BSA provides reliable and effective aquatic laboratory services to over 100 discrete entities (excluding multiple offices of the same agency). Clients include numerous federal and state agencies, municipalities, Native American entities, universities, consulting firms, and non-profit entities. We have completed well over 500,000 aquatic analyses since inception of the firm and have experience in managing large, complex projects. BSA has completed 6 projects for $1M+ and 9 projects for $500K+. Our capacity to perform this specific work has more than tripled in the last decade with more than 80% of our revenues originating from phytoplankton and zooplankton analyses. In 2019, BSA has completed more than 10,000 phytoplankton, diatom, and zooplankton analyses in our laboratory.

BSA was chosen twice to perform as the prime contractor for the 2012 and the 2017 USEPA National Lake Assessments (NLA). BSA analyzed and submitted more than 8,000 phytoplankton, microcystin, and zooplankton analyses for the 2012 NLA and more than 5,000 phytoplankton and zooplankton analyses for the 2017 NLA. For the 2012 NLA, our data for that project was determined to be accurate by U.S. EPA’s outside laboratory determinations and our contract received the highest performance rating given by your agency. For the 2017 NLA, all analyses were completed onsite at our Beachwood facility, within 18 months from contract initiation, with less analysts than we currently have on staff, and to the satisfaction of the client.

In addition to our diverse array of clients, BSA has extensive biogeographical experience performing taxonomic analyses for projects from lakes, wetlands, coasts and estuaries, and rivers and streams. Our Team is particularly attuned to the importance of ecoregion as a determinant of species composition as well as identification of invasive species in plankton samples.

Our extensive knowledge of North American aquatic ecosystems and taxonomy combined with our ability to process large quantities of aquatic samples means we can efficiently analyze the subject samples in large batches, increasing efficiency and taxonomic accuracy. BSA offers consistency and continuity in taxonomic and analytical techniques which are essential to determine trends over time and/or for cross-comparisons in plankton communities.

We are confident that our plankton analytical methods produce scientifically defensible data and they have been vetted. Our laboratory generated data have been used in numerous refereed publications, government reports, and scientific presentations concerning a diverse array of study objectives including water quality, eutrophication, fisheries management, larval fish rearing, invasive species, monitoring for nuclear and electric power plants, toxic algae, recreational safety, water reclamation, water treatment plants, agricultural impacts, endangered species, paleolimnology, nutrient manipulation, drought and hurricane impacts, ballast water, dam removal, taste and odor problems, food web interactions, and hydroacoustic studies.

Our aquatic services, techniques and prices are dictated by client needs. We help Government and commercial clients determine the level of taxonomic effort, subsample size and turnaround time based on their individual research objectives and budget constraints. By establishing a close working relationship with our clients, BSA ensures coordination of effort for compliance with agreed upon analytical standards. Quality taxonomic data suitable for long term monitoring projects and publication is our commitment to our clients.

FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE CUSTOMER INFORMATION

CONTRACT NUMBER: GS-10F-0302S

BSA’S LABOR CATEGORIES AND RATES

“The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly known as the Service Contract Act (SCA), is applicable to this contract as it applies to the entire Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and all services provided. While no specific labor categories have been identified as being subject to SCLS/SCA due to exemptions for professional employees (FAR 22.1101, 22.1102 and 29 CRF 541.300), this contract still maintains the provisions and protections for SCLS/SCA eligible labor categories. If and / or when the contractor adds SCLS/SCA labor categories to the contract through the modification process, the contractor must inform the Contracting Officer and establish a SCLS/SCA matrix identifying the GSA labor category titles, the occupational code, SCLS/SCA labor category titles and the applicable WD number. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the contract.”

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

The Labor Rates for Environmental Consulting Services are based on the following labor categories. A numerical system for labor classification is used.

This system generally indicates skill level, education, and experience. Definitions of the labor categories are listed below:

Corporate Official/Senior Scientist-III: This individual has a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a related science plus 8 years related experience, or a Master’s degree (M.S.) plus 10 years related experience. Plans, conducts, and supervises major projects necessitating the use of advanced knowledge/experience and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures. Provides senior review and technical direction. Responsible for resources, technical direction, cost and schedule performance, and quality. Frequently manages multiple major programs or projects concurrently and supplies technical advice and counsel to other professionals.

Scientist-II: The individual has a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a related science plus five years related experience, or Master’s degree (M.S.) plus eight years related experience, or Bachelor's degree and more than ten years of progressive experience and responsibility. An advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory. The individual is responsible for project management and performance of work on an independent level within the organization. The individual operates under broad guidelines and has wide latitude for decision-making in the performance of work assignments. The individual supervises teams of individuals including professionals, technicians, and administrative support staff. The individual is responsible for overall project management and performance of work. The individual operates under broad guidelines and has wide latitude for decision-making.

Scientist-I: The individual has a Master’s degree (M.S.) in a related science plus three years related experience, or Bachelor's plus five to ten years of progressive experience and responsibility. Professional registration or certification in the field by a nationally recognized authority is a job requirement. The individual has project responsibility for larger projects and supervises subordinate technical, professional and administrative staff. The individual reports to a senior professional and/or executive management.

Technical Support Specialist-II: The individual has a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a related science from a four year college or university and has two to five years of experience in the field. Professional registration or certification is not mandatory. The individual may have responsibility for a project of limited scope and direct supervision over technical and administrative support staff for those projects. The individual reports to a senior professional.

Technical Support Specialist-I: Entry-level position in the company. The individual has a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in a related science from a four year college or university. Works under close supervision of the project manager. Performs routine analyses as part of less complicated assignments. The individual reports to a senior level professional.

Note: One year of experience may be substituted for one year of education for all labor categories.