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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1ARTICLE L.4 TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

The technical proposal should be in as much detail as is considered necessary to fully explain the proposed technical approach or method. The technical proposal should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken. The technical proposal must include information on how the service is to be provided, staffed, and managed. Information should be provided which will demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of the requirement described herein.

The estimates and descriptions of Contractor-supplied services and resources in Articles C.2 and C.3 are for general information purposes only. Offerors shall be responsible for proposing their own approach and allocating equipment and personnel, including back-up resources, to meet all requirements specified herein.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is written as a performance based requirement. As a performance based requirement, this RFP describes the work to be performed, when it is to be performed and where it is to be performed. The technical proposal shall specify how the offeror proposes to perform the work. The Government is looking for the following:

creative, efficient and innovative proposals that demonstrate a company’s ability to understand and perform this requirement;

technical solutions and approaches that demonstrate a company’s experience and qualifications in providing these services; and a demonstration of the resources, equipment and qualified personnel, that are available to commit to this requirement.

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Technical Proposal Format and Content

In addition to the above general requirements, the technical proposal shall minimally include the items listed below:

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Personnel Excellence and Work Productivity Plan

The NIH chemical and radioactive waste services are a critical support service for the mission of biomedical research at the NIH. NIH is the world leader in biomedical research. NIH waste services have been and will continue to be world-class in supporting this mission.

The offeror shall fully describe the methods and procedures that are being proposed to achieve excellence in providing NIH waste services. This plan must demonstrate a full knowledge of the requirements described herein, including those in the Performance Requirements Summary. This plan shall minimally address the following:

the methods and procedures proposed to achieve work excellence, provide staffing during required hours, and meet the standards in the Performance Requirements Summary;

the excellence of all proposed staff including commitment letters for Key Personnel. Proposed Key Personnel shall be clearly identified along with commitment letters that guarantee their availability. For any other staff that cannot be identified, a plan shall be provided that specifies how and from what sources these staff will be obtained. Resumes shall clearly identify experience and education that make them qualified to perform in a specific labor category;

the methods and procedures to be used to ensure that Key Personnel bring added value through their contributions and management style;

the corporate SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1capabilities to perform this work in terms of financial resources, equipment, management experience, qualified personnel, knowledge of the business and an organizational structure that is flexible and responsive enough to direct and support the services required herein. Specify corporate experience SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1in terms of similar volumes of waste being managed, types of waste being managed, equipment requirements, project management staff, administrative support requirements and financial requirements.

the methods and procedures proposed to be used by Corporate Management to support the achievement of excellence; and any other plans or methods that will be used to provide that will bring excellence and productivity to this contract.

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Data Tracking and Management Plan

The contractor is required to track waste transaction in the Waste Tracking and Management Information System (WTMIS). This data is used to provide regulatory reports, contract required report, and ad-hoc reports regarding NIH waste related activities.

The offeror shall fully describe the methods and procedures that are being proposed to achieve excellence in NIH waste services data tracking. This plan must demonstrate a full knowledge of the requirements described herein, including those in the Performance Requirements Summary. This plan shall minimally specify the following:

the proposed methods and procedures for creating and delivering all reports required herein;

the methods and procedures for ensuring data quality and validity;

the proposed methods and procedures for tracking data and providing reports using other systems or software besides WTMIS that brings added value to this contract; and the proposed methods, procedures to provide required data services in an environmentally friendly manner

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Off-Site Treatment and Disposal Plan The offeror shall fully describe the methods and procedures for the treatment and disposal of any NIH waste described herein at off-site treatment facilities. This plan must demonstrate a full knowledge of the requirements described herein, including those in the Performance Requirements Summary. This plan shall minimally address the following:

the offeror shall fully complete Attachment 41, Contractor’s Proposed Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities. This document requires that for each waste stream a primary, secondary, and tertiary form of off-site treatment, disposal, or recycling be specified. A separate summary shall also be provided that lists all waste streams that are designated for recycling, recovery, or other processing resulting in beneficial reuse. A short summary shall also be provided that briefly explains the process and how the material is actually reused in the commercial marketplace;

the methods and procedures for shipping wastes from NIH off campus installations for treatment and disposal.

Describe the manner in which the shipping and off-site treatment plans meet the SOW requirements, including the performance standards in the Performance Requirements Summary and the data management requirements.

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WASTE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING PLAN

The offeror shall fully describe the methods and procedures for the treatment and disposal of any NIH waste described herein at off-site treatment facilities. This plan must demonstrate a full knowledge of the requirements described herein, including those in the Performance Requirements Summary. This plan shall minimally address the following:

the proposed methods and procedures to be used to collect waste, receive waste, and process waste for recycling, reuse, on-site treatment, and off-site treatment. All related work must be done safely and in accordance with all regulations;

describe the methods and procedures to collect and fully process the following chemical wastes: a five gallon solvent safety can containing non-halogenated high btu solvents, a five gallon solvent safety can containing non-halogenated high btu solvents and contaminated with 300 ppm of Mercury, 100 grams of picric acid in a glass jar, a 1 liter bottle of sulfuric acid, and a ni-cad rechargeable battery. This description shall address all applicable phases of waste collection and processing including the final manner in which the waste will be treated or otherwise managed.

the proposed methods and procedures to be used to collect and fully process the following mixed waste: a 20 liter container of liquid waste containing 4 mCi of P-32, 15% methanol, 15% acetic acid, and 70% water; a 10 liter container of liquid waste containing 1 mCi of H-3, 15% methanol, 15% acetic acid, and 70% water; a 20 liter container of liquid waste containing 10% chloroform, 15% methanol, 75% water, and 2 mCi C-14; a 10 liter container of liquid waste containing 1% Uranyl acetate, 1% lead citrate, and water; and ten 20 liter containers of flammable scintillation fluid containing 0.5 mCi of C-14, 1 mCi of H-3, and 2 mCi of P-32. This description shall address all applicable phases of waste collection and processing including the final manner in which the waste will be treated or otherwise managed.

the proposed methods and procedures to be used to collect and fully process the following radioactive waste: a sealed capsule from a Liquid Scintillation Counter with 0.04 mCi of Cs-137, lead contaminated with H-3, a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter from exhaust ventilation contaminated with I-125, a fume hood contaminated with C-14, and a 5 gallon container of liquid waste containing 5 mCi of H-3 and a 10 percent bleach solution. This description shall address all applicable phases of waste collection and processing including the final manner in which the waste will be treated or otherwise managed.

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Go Greener Plan Then NIH is committed to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner. This contract has high visibility at the NIH and is expected to be a leader in sustainable environmental operations. The offeror shall fully describe the methods, procedures, or plans that will support and compliment our sustainable objectives. This plan must demonstrate a full knowledge of the requirements described herein, including those in the Performance Requirements Summary. This plan shall minimally address the following:

waste management and recycling;

procurement and use of commercial products and supplies that further these goals; and other operational measures that enhance sustainable operations

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Emergency Response Plan The offeror shall fully describe the methods and procedures for meeting the emergency response requirements specified herein. This plan must demonstrate a full knowledge of the requirements described herein, including those in the Performance Requirements Summary. This plan shall minimally address the following:

A plan of action for providing emergency response services that is fully supportive of the requirements described herein, including the NIH Part B Permit.

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Safety and Health Program Plan

This plan shall identify the health and safety risks associated with this requirement and the methods, procedures, training or other controls that are proposed to allow the performance of the tasks with no adverse effects from the risk factors. The awardee of this contract is fully responsible for the daily operations of the NIH hazardous waste facility. This plan shall describe an approach and framework of operations that fully met the requirements of OSHA 1910.120. This plan shall demonstrate a good working knowledge of the U. S. Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) and other applicable regulations that govern the health and safety risks involved.

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Capabilities and Relevant Corporate Experience

The offeror shall describe the capabilities of the offeror and any subcontractors to perform this work plus relevant experience. References to current or previous clients to whom similar services were or are being provided shall be included. Experience most relevant to this solicitation would be managing and providing a complete chemical, mixed, and low-level radioactive waste services program similar to that described herein for an institution that generates waste streams similar to those of the NIH. Experience providing a similar waste management program for an industrial generator or a small biomedical research laboratory is less relevant.

Capabilities shall be described in terms of financial resources, equipment, management experience, qualified personnel, knowledge of the business and an organizational structure that is flexible and responsive enough to direct and support the services required herein.

Strong capabilities would consist of demonstrating the available corporate financial resources, equipment, experienced management team and demonstrated experience of successfully managing a contract with similar dollar values and complexities of service.

Relevant experience shall be demonstrated in terms of similar volumes of waste being managed, types of waste being managed, equipment requirements, project management staff, administrative support requirements and financial requirements.