50 Years of Watershed Modeling Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory(NRMRL), Water Supply and Resources Division(WSWRD), located in Edison, NJ has a requirement for a conference to celebrate the 50 years of Watershed Modeling.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Parts 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Refer to RFQ-OH-12-00014 when responding to this request. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-36. This acquisition is for full and open competition. The NAICS codes are 561920, the size standard for this code is 500 employees.

All supplies shall be provided to the U.S. EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory, located at Edison, NJ. The F.O.B. point shall be destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable and the specific evaluation criteria are included in Attachment A Technical Evaluation Criteria. Offers shall provide descriptive technical literature in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the items offered meet the minimum requirements specified in Attachment A Statement of Work.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. This clause may be found on the Internet at the following site: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (NOV 2011), applies to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.212-5 paragraph (b), the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996), 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19, Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on V eterans (Sep 2010), 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007), 52.225-3, Buy American Act ?Free Trade Agreements ? Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) These documents can be found at: http:www.epa.gov/docs/etsdop/.Offerors shall submit 1 copy of their offer, referencing RFQ-OH-12-00014, no later than, January 5, 2012 at 3:00 PM EST to Gerold Young II as follows: via email at young.gerold@epa.gov. Quotations may be sent via regular mail to: U.S. EPA, ATTN: Gerold Young II, Mail Code: NWD-CPOD, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268, or via Express Mail/Hand Carry to: U.S. EPA, 4411 Montgomery Road, Suite 300, Norwood, OH 45212. Questions may be submitted in writing to Gerold Young II via e-mail at young.gerold@epa.gov

Attachment A

Required Items and Minimum Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORKFor three Keynote Presentations and Seven Lecturers at Engineering Conferences International (ECI) Conference ?50 Years of Watershed Modeling?, The National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, September 24, through 27, 2012.

Overall Conference Purpose:Transfer technology at an international level on urban runoff modeling for the improvement of stormwater management. The conference will take place at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Co, between September 24 and 27, 2012.Tasks:? Preparation of three invited keynote presentations and associated papers for peer review.? Preparation of seven invited lecturers and associated papers for peer review. The aforementioned invitees and associated papers shall be related to the Urban Watershed Management Branch research program and cover: BMP Placement, the source Loading and Management Model (SLAMM), SWMM5, SSO control, integrated watershed management, and other topics as assigned by EPA Project Officer (PO). Invited papers shall require PO approval.Deliverables:? 3 Keynote presentations and associated papers? 7 platform lectures and associated papersSchedule:ITEM DUE DATE? Kickoff meeting with co-chairs January 15, 2012? Draft Agenda March 15, 2012? Ten presenters invited and approved by PO April 1, 2012? Ten abstracts received and approved by the PO April 30, 2012? Final Agenda June 30, 2012? Ten papers and associated visual aids received and approved by PO August 31, 2012? Ten papers presented at Conference September 27, 2012? Ten papers published in Conference Proceedings January 1, 2013





Technical Evaluation Criteria The Government will award a purchase order on a best value basis resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Technical acceptability of the item offered to meet the Government?s requirement, and Offers shall provide technical descriptions with sufficient detail to demonstrate that the items/services offered meet the minimum requirements in the Performance Specifications (Attachment A)