N4008519R8034_Pre-Solicitation_198034.pdf

This is NOT a request for a quote, proposal, or invitation for bid. The intent of this Pre- Solicitation synopsis is to notify potential offerors of the upcoming solicitation for a contract at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCBCL), Marine Corps Air Station-New River, and surrounding areas of Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Base Environmental Management Division (EMD) conducts monitoring of both drinking water and wastewater as required by and in accordance to applicable state and Federal regulations. Drinking water samples are collected from five (5) different distribution systems aboard Camp Lejeune. Wastewater monitoring is conducted at MCBCL advanced wastewater treatment plant effluent and select locations within the New River. The EMD laboratory section is responsible for collecting all samples for submittal to an outside testing laboratory for water analysis. All testing laboratories must be certified by the state of North Carolina (NC), and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for analysis of samples.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary sample bottles, packing materials, coolers, and equipment to perform the testing and analysis required in this contract. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for transporting all samples from the Installation to the laboratory intact and uncontaminated. Reporting results shall be performed in a timely manner to the Government only an in compliance with Federal regulations, State and local statutes, and with DOD policies, instructions, and guidance.

The required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541380, Testing Laboratories with a size standard of $15,000,000.00, and will be verified.

This procurement will be a 100% Set-Aside for Certified Small Businesses, based upon the following market research:

(1) A sources sought was posted on the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) under N40085-19-R-8034 on 22 January 2019 through 01 February 2019 seeking certified small businesses as follows: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), 8(a) Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUB Zone Small Businesses, and/or other Small Businesses with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capabilities to perform the proposed requirements. In response to the notice three (3) contractors replied expressing interest. They provided a brief introduction and background of their experience for the proposed project as requested.

(2) A search in the System for Award Management (SAM) and SBA Government Profile database of the three (3) responses was conducted and resulted as follows:

a. All three (3) of the contractors are registered in SAM as small businesses with the required NAICS code 541380 and size standard of $15 million.

b. One (1) contractor is registered as 8(a) small business and Hub Zone certified in the SBA profile database and in SAM listed as small business, Sm disadvantaged business, and WOSB concern.

c. One (1) contractor is registered as a small business in the SBA profile database and as a small business and in SAM as a veteran-owned small business.

d. One (1) contractor is registered as a small business in the SBA profile database and in SAM as a veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern, and a WOSB concern.

The applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination presently is 15-4389, Revision No. 10, Date of Revision: 12/26/2018. A complete copy of the wage determination can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/.

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type contract with a base period of one (1) year plus four (4) twelve-month option periods, to be exercised at the discretion of the Government. The total term of the contract, if all options are exercised, will be for 60 months.

The Contractor may be required to continue performance for an additional period not to exceed six (6) months under FAR clause 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services”. In either case, the Government will not synopsize the options when exercised.

The Government intends to utilize FAR Part 12.602 (a)(b) Streamlined evaluation of offers, FAR 13.106-1 (a)(2) Soliciting competition, FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation, FAR 15.101 Best value continuum, and Far Part 19 Small Business Programs. The solicitation will utilize source selection procedures which require offerors to submit information such as: technical capability, price, (or cost), safety ratings, and past performance data in their proposal for evaluation by the Government. With no exception or waivers.

The resultant contract will replace a FFP contract for services awarded 01 April 2018. The present contract final period will expire 31 March 2019. The total estimated cost of that contract is $84,210.00 without options. The incumbent contractor is Environmental Chemists Inc.

The solicitation will be available on or about 25 February 2019 (or thereafter). The estimated date for receipt of proposals is 30 days after the solicitation issue date. This solicitation will be available in electronic format only. Once posted, offerors can view and/or download the solicitation at www.neco.navy.mil and www.fedbizopps.gov/. Qualified Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), which now maintains: CCR, ORCA, and EPLS accounts at: https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to register for the solicitation when downloading from the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) website.

Only registered contractors will be notified by E-mail when amendments to the solicitation are issued, amendments must be signed and return with the submitted proposal. All documents will be in the Adobe Acrobat PDF file format via the Internet. The free Acrobat Reader, required to view the PDF files, can be downloaded from the Adobe website.

Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Please direct questions to the Contract Specialist, Regenia D. Guest via email at regenia.d.guest@navy.mil.

Alternate Points of Contact:

Ryan McRacken Contracting Officer Email: ryan.mcracken@navy.mil