Sources Sought_Environmental Manager.docx

1. General. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

2. Contract Information. The Oregon Air National Guard has been tasked to solicit a service contract for Environmental Management Services located at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon. The proposed services will be a competitive, firm-fixed price (FFP) contract. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make, if appropriate, a small business set-aside acquisition strategy decision.

This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of the small business members of the industry, to include: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) are highly encouraged to respond.

3. Minimum Technically Acceptable Contractor Expertise Criteria:

The Contractor must demonstrate through references, past experience or past performance, they possess experience as it relates to this service. Two references maximum will be accepted for review.

Note: The Government may consider the relevant past experience and past performance of key individuals and predecessor companies in evaluating the company's past experience and past performance factors.

North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS): 541620, Environmental Consulting Services The size standard: $19M Product Service Code: F999, Other Environmental Services

Service Description. The Oregon National Guard has a requirement for Environmental Management Services located at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, OR.

The contractor shall:

Provide all personnel, tools, materials, supervision, quality control necessary, and other items to perform environmental management services for the 173 Civil Engineering Squadron at Kingsley field ANGB, Klamath Falls, OR.

The contractor shall have an Environmental Science degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in Environmental management with an emphasis in one of the following areas: environmental engineering, natural resources, biology, hazmat or hazardous waste handling.

The contractor will be required to use a respirator that requires a medical fit test.

Possess Army/Air National Guard experience/knowledge directly related to the requirements of the purchase order.

Contractor must possess extensive working knowledge of current Federal, State, Department of Defense, Army and Air National Guard environmental regulations, instructions, and technical letters; must be well versed and knowledgeable of agency standard operating procedures and safety issues.

The contractor shall ensure all employees possess all required licenses for services rendered in the performance of this contract. This does not include education or other qualifications for the position in which the contractor employee is performing, dress codes, or other information. (NOTE: The Government does not provide training to contractors. Contractors must ensure that any personnel performing under a contract are fully trained, licensed, certified, and otherwise qualified to provide services.)

Monitor and inspect hazardous waste accumulation points on routine schedule to determine compliance with RCRA and state hazardous waste laws. Provide report of inspection and notification of results to users and Federal/State Environmental Managers. Reports are required weekly and are to be sent electronically to the COR.

Review laboratory testing results to determine hazardous characteristics in waste streams and assign EPA ID’s for the wastes IAW EPA regulations and guidance. Performance of tests by contractor not required. EPA ID assigned must be accurate per EPA guidance. Frequency of task dependent on production of waste and may vary. Reports are required bi-weekly and are to be sent electronically to the COR.

Perform statistical analyses for hazardous and solid waste generation/reduction, generation of recyclable materials, and recycling trends by category for state/ federal agencies. Frequency of task dependent on production of waste and may vary. Reports are required monthly and to be sent electronically to the COR.

Review point source and non-point source pollution sources and test results and make recommendations for pollution abatement based on EPA and other regulatory agency guidance. Reports are required bi-weekly and are to be sent electronically to the COR.

Track and record all applicable hazardous waste data in the electronic management information system. Systems vary dependent on waste type, to be identified by Federal/State Environmental Manager. Access to systems provided by government. Reports are required weekly and are to be sent electronically to the COR.

Assist in writing, updating, and revising base environmental plans. Reports are to be sent on an as required basis; within 5 business days of the request. Reports are required to be sent electronically to the COR.

Review engineering planning documents for environmental considerations. Reports are to be sent on an as required basis; within 5 business days of the request. Reports are required to be sent electronically to the COR.

Assist in providing AF/ANG standard training to base personnel in environmental awareness, stewardship, and preservation. Reports are to be sent on an as required basis; within 5 business days of the request. Reports are required to be sent electronically to the COR.

Validate and assist in conformity with DEQ air quality and air permit. Reports are required monthly and are to be sent electronically to the COR.

Provide updates and reportable quantities during the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) annual period. Reports are required monthly and are to be sent electronically to the COR.

Escort contractors and associated personnel required to be on base for environmental services. Reports are required daily and are to be sent electronically to the COR.

Review environmental restoration documents for regulatory/remedial action optimization of processes, training, and file management. Reports are to be sent on an as required basis; within 5 business days of the request. Reports are required to be sent electronically to the COR.

Provide the required documentation for project close out. Reports are to be sent on an as required basis; within 5 business days of the request. Reports are required to be sent electronically to the COR.

Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 7:00AM-4:00PM Monday through Friday and during 173 FW Regularly Scheduled Drills (RSDs), except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, OR current facilities are housed in building 221.

Contract duration is estimated to be a base award of 12 months with 4 option years.