2D Seismic Detailed Site Interpretation

Added: Jul 28, 2016 4:41 pm NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order to Excel Geophysical Services II, Inc., for a 2D Seismic Detailed Site Interpretation of the Paradox Valley Unit (PVU) area, Colorado. The work described below will provide a more detailed site analysis of the original 2D Interpretation performed under Purchase Order No. R15PX01125 Interpretation of 2D Seismic Reflection Data, and will utilize Excel Geophysical Services II, Inc.'s interpretation results from the original seismic interpretation. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the Contracting Officer determines that Excel Geophysical Services II, Inc. is the only source reasonably available for these services because the work is a logical follow-on to the original award (R15PX01125), and will continue and expand on Excel Geophysical Services II, Inc. unique interpretation results.

The 2D Seismic Detailed Site Interpretation shall include the following services:

(1) Integration of the original seismic interpretation performed under Purchase Order No. R15PX01125 with earthquake hypocenter data provided by Reclamation;
(2) Integration of the original seismic interpretation performed under Purchase Order No. R15PX01125 with aeromagnetic and gravity interpretations provided by Reclamation;
(3) Generation of up to 12 detailed geologic depth sections at locations specified by Reclamation for drilling prognosis studies;
(4) Generate maps showing the thickness of the Paradox Salt formation, and the thickness of the bottom-of-Leadville to top of Precambrian sequence;
(5) Prepare and present the seismic interpretation results (original and follow-on) at a 2-day technical workshop to be organized and hosted by Reclamation, and held in Denver at a time to be determined (but no later than December 31, 2016).

Anticipated period of performance of 6 months from date of award.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The majority of the above work will be performed at the contractor's place of business, with the exception of the 2-day technical workshop which will be held in Denver, Colorado at the Bureau of Reclamation Office. Delivery of the completed interpretation results will be to the USBR office located in Bedrock, Colorado.

NAICS AND SIZE STANDARD:

The NAICS code for this procurement is 541360 with a small business size standard of $15.0 million.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation, which, if received with three (3) business days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, shall be considered by the agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Ms. Monica Burgio, Contract Specialist: Email - mburgio@usbr.gov ; Phone - (801)524-3780. The contracting office is the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office, 125 S State ST, Room 8100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138.