RFQ Letter 464274 - Amendment 01.pdf

February 2025 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4

Procurement & Property Management Division

Upton, NY 11973-5000

Phone 631-344-4070 bfurlow@bnl.gov managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy www.bnl.gov

DATE: 07/02/2025

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) NUMBER 464274

DESCRIPTION: Liquid Phase Carbon Removal/Replacement

Issued By:

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC Brookhaven National Laboratory P.O. Box 5000 Upton, NY 11973-5000

Sr. Contracts Specialist:

Name: Ben Furlow Telephone No.: 631-344-4070 Email: bfurlow@bnl.gov

Ship To Address:

Brookhaven National Laboratory Receiving: Bldg. 98 Rochester Street Upton, New York 11973-5000

Anticipated Freight Terms:

FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid

Anticipated Period of Performance: September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026

*BSA is requesting four additional option years that are exercisable in one (1) year increments at the unilateral discretion of BSA. The options, if exercised, will be executed by written modification at the pricing agreed to at the time of contract award. If all option years are exercised, the period of performance would end August 31, 2030.

Questions Due Date: July 17, 2025 Quote Due Date & Time: August 05, 2025

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Payment Terms: Net 10 (Small Business) Net 30 (Large Business)

*Brookhaven is a tax-exempt entity.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (herein known as “BSA”), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under a Prime Contract (DE-SC0012704) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), herewith solicits your quote for liquid phase carbon removal/replacement as outlined in the draft Contract (Enclosure 1).

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this RFQ is 562219. The stated size standard is $47 million. The stated size shall be the sole determining factor as to classification (small or large business) of an Offeror. It

February 2025 2 of 4 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4 is the responsibility of the Offeror to affirm its Representations and Certifications and size status are accurate and up to date in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.SAM.gov).

This procurement:

- Is being solicited for full and open competition.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Offeror shall furnish all labor, services, materials, and equipment in strict accordance with the attached draft Contract (Enclosure 1).

2.1 QUALIFIERS

1) Offeror must provide three references, including name, email, and phone, from other clients where similar work has been performed for a government or government-associated entity (e.g. national laboratory environment).

2) Offeror must confirm that the carbon that is regenerated and processed for BNL will be stored for future BNL reuse.

3) Offeror must submit specifications for the 8 by 30 bituminous carbon and the virgin carbon 12 by 30 coconut shell carbon.

4) Offeror must submit the details on which facility will process the spent carbon and where it is located. Include what analytical parameters are required for waste approval.

a. Is the regeneration facility an Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted facility? Yes or no.

3.0 BASIS OF AWARD

BSA will make award to the responsive and responsible Offeror who submits the lowest total price, adequately answers all qualifier questions noted in 2.1 above, and who meets all of BSA’s technical requirements, as stated herein. Total price, including options, will be evaluated to determine the lowest price.

The resultant award shall be subject to the terms & conditions of Enclosure 1.

An Offeror that takes exceptions to BSA terms & conditions or fails to provide all requirements of this RFQ may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

4.0 FORMS OF QUOTATION AND MANNER OF SUBMISSION

A complete quotation, including the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure 2), must be received by BSA no later than the due date and time listed on page 1 of this RFQ. Any offer received after this time and date may not be considered. Quotations will be opened in private. Quotations, including their withdrawal or modification, received after the closing date shall be considered late. Such responses will only be considered for award if it is in BSA’s best interest to do so.

http://www.sam.gov/

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BSA will only accept email submissions of formal quotations:

• Email submissions must include the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet

(Enclosure 2). Emails will be sent to the Sr. Contracts Specialist listed on page 1 of this RFQ with the BSA RFQ Number in the Subject Line.

All questions must be submitted via email. Replies to questions will be provided in writing and, if considered to be of general interest, will be transmitted to all other Offerors.

5.0 PRICING AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Pricing Quotation and Supporting Documentation:

The Offeror shall complete and return the Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure

2) attached to this document. Prices shall be all inclusive and quoted in U.S.

dollars, FOB, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, Long Island, New York (freight included), including any import duties, customs, and associated costs, if applicable.

5.2 System For Award Management (SAM):

In order to support DOE reporting requirements, BSA requires all its vendors/contractors to be registered in the U.S. Government supplier database entitled System for Award Management (SAM) with their Unique Entity ID number (UEI #). Registration can be performed online at www.SAM.gov.

If not already registered, please register as soon as possible since failure to do so may preclude BSA from doing business with your organization. Please note that there is no charge for SAM registration. When registering, you are strongly urged to copy and paste www.SAM.gov onto your browser address rather than utilizing your search engine. Utilizing your search engine may redirect you to an erroneous site. You may obtain assistance in completing your registration by contacting the Federal Help Desk at 866-606-8220 or by contacting your local APEX Accelerator Representative (formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), which can be found at https://napex.us.

5.3 Representations and Certifications:

AMS-Form-050 (to be provided if needed) is only required for vendors that are not currently active and registered in SAM.gov. A current copy (less than 12 months prior to the date of solicitation) of Supplier Specific Representations & Certifications AMS-Form-050 must be on file with BSA’s Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division before a contract can be placed. At the time of award, the successful Offeror will be asked to complete AMS-Form-050 if it is not already on file.

6.0 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

All Offerors certifying that they are other than a “small business or foreign business” and that they expect to submit an offer that will exceed $750,000 must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for BSA’s approval prior to contract award. Reference http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://napex.us/

February 2025 4 of 4 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4 shall be made to FAR 52.219-9 before completing this subcontracting plan. Firms certifying that they are small or foreign businesses need not complete the plan.

The following BSA Small Business goals are provided as an example for this procurement. Any exceptions to this requirement shall be noted accordingly.

Small Business ................................................................................. 49% Small Disadvantaged Business .......................................................... 5% Women-Owned Business ................................................................... 5% Hub Zone ............................................................................................ 3% Veteran-Owned Business ................................................................... 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business ........................................3%

Note: If the Offeror can certify that there are no subcontracting opportunities in the work to be performed under this contract, they will need to fill out AMS Form-001, entitled “Subcontracting Plan Waiver,” instead of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

7.0 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS

The anticipated awarded contract will be subject to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4157, Revision No. 28 dated 04/22/2025. The Occupation Codes and corresponding rates established under the Service Contract Act (SCA) shall apply for all positions proposed. However, Section 13(a)(l) of the FLSA provides an exemption from both minimum wage and overtime pay for employees employed as bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees. Job titles do not determine exempt status. In order for an exemption to apply, an employee's specific job duties and salary must meet all the requirements of the Department's regulations. For additional information, visit the Wage and Hour Division Website:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd and/or call the toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).

When state law differs from the federal FLSA, an employer must comply with the standard most protective to employees. Links to your state labor department can be found at www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices.

8.0 OTHER REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

The successful Offeror will be required to complete the following forms (if applicable):

• Vendor ACH Authorization Form (To be provided if needed)

• W-9 Form, (To be provided if needed)

• W-8 Form, (To be provided if needed), will need to be completed in lieu of the W-9 Form if Vendor is foreign.

9.0 CLOSURE

We trust that the information contained herein is sufficient to permit your company to prepare a complete and definitive quotation; however, should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Enclosures: 1. Draft Contract

2. AMS Form-043 Quotation Pricing Sheet https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd http://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices