ASPECT Airborne InfraRed Support Systems

Added: Apr 24, 2012 3:07 pm Modified: May 24, 2012 9:58 amTrack Changes SOL# SOL-HQ-12-00009 ? Synopsis /Amendment #1

***This amendment supersedes the original synopsis under SOL # SOL-HQ-12-00009. Please read carefully as changes reflect the type of competition to be used for this requirement.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SRRPOD (3805R), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460. NAICS: 811219

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Acquisition Management )OAM), under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, ?Contracting by Negotiations?, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP)(#SOL-HQ-12-00009) for the Office of Solid Waster and Emergency Response (OSWER) Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The purpose of this synopsis is to notify potential offeror?s of the Government?s intent. The primary purpose of this contract will be to provide a mechanism for conducting maintenance, modifications and upgrades to existing and new Infrared systems used by the ASPECT program. Most but not all of this effort will be focused around the existing MR-254AB spectrometer systems in addition to on-going development efforts with an array-based detector spectrometer. This contract will also provide a capability to assist the government in various field tests and data collection programs focused on chemical vapor detection technologi es. Based on the dynamic nature of the ASPECT program, this contract will also provide a mechanism to examine, construct and evaluate new systems to enhance the mission of ASPECT. The EPA intends to issue this contract as a Fixed Rate, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity award. Market research has determined that this procurement will be a full and open competition requirement. The anticipated period of performance includes a twenty-four month (24) month Base Period with two (2) - twelve (12) month Option Periods, with a potential contract period of performance totaling forty-eight (48) months. The total dollar value of this procurement is estimated to be between fourteen (14) and seventeen (17) million dollars. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219- Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. This is not a request for submission of proposals. The solicitation for this procurement is anticipated to be released on or about 15 days from the posting of this synopsis. Prospective sources are reminded that an award can only be made to a vendor who is registered and in an ?active status? in the Central Contractor Database (CCR). If not registered, please go to www.ccr.g ov (Must have DUNS number in order to begin CCR registration process. Both DUNS number and CCR registration are free)

The RFP will be posted on or about June 22, 2012 on the following sites: EPA?s website - http://www/epa.gov/oam/srpod/index.htm and Federal Business Opportunities website ? www.fbo.gov

This amendment and other information related to this procurement as well as any subsequent procurement notifications can be found on the aforementioned websites. All interested parties should check these sites frequently for updates. The anticipated award date for this requirement is on or around August 23, 2012. Contract award will be made using a best value approach, with technical capability being of greater importance than cost or price. Regardless of the competitive nature of award, the contract awarded must be technically acceptable and meet cost reasonableness standards.

A performance work statement (PWS) can be found on the EPA website under Airborne Spectral Photometric Environmental Collection Technology (ASPECT) Airborne Infrared Systems Support Services. Any questions pertaining to the PWS must be emailed to the Contracting Officer of record, Elaine Scott at scott.elaine@epa.gov no later than June 15, 2012. TELEPHONE CALLS REGARDING THIS PROCUREMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.





Primary Point of Contact:

Contract Officer:

Elaine Scott, Email: Scott.Elaine@epa.gov







Contracting Office Address:

SRRPOD US Environmental Protection Agency Superfund/RCRA Regional Procurement Operations Division 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460

Added: Apr 24, 2012 3:07 pm Solicitation Number: SOL-HQ-12-00009

Notice Type: Pre-Solicitation for Airborne Spectral Photometric Environmental Collection Technology (ASPECT) Airborne Infrared Systems Support Services Contract

Synopsis:

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM), SF/RCRA Regional Procurement Operations Division (SRRPOD), will issue a solicitation for ASPECT Infrared Systems Support for the EPA?s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The ASPECT program is authorized under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended; Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA); and pursuant to the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP); and Presidential Decision Document (PDD?s) #39, #62 and #63. The Environmental Protection Agency has responsibilities to undertake response actions with respect to the release of threat of release of oil, petroleum products, hazardous substances, or pollutants and contaminants, that pose an actual or potential threat to human health or welfare, or to the environment.

In addition, EOA has authority under the Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), the Robert T. Stafford Natural Disaster Act pursuant to the National Response Framework (NRF), and other laws, to help address and/or mitigate endangerment of the public health, welfare or environment during emergencies and natural disasters, and to support other federal agencies, states and communities in preparing for and responding to releases of oil, petroleum products and other hazardous substances.

The purpose of this contract will be to provide a mechanism for conducting maintenance, modifications and upgrades to existing and new Infrared systems used by the ASPECT program. Most but not all of this effort will be focused around the existing MR-254AB spectrometer systems in addition to ongoing development efforts with an array-based detector spectrometer. This contract will also provide a capability to assist the government in various field tests and data collection programs focused on chemical vapor detection technologies. Based on the dynamic nature of the ASPECT program, this contract will also provide a mechanism to examine, construct and evaluate new systems to enhance the mission of ASPECT.

Contractors receiving this award shall furnish the necessary personnel, supplies, equipment, services and facilities to perform the Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW consists of two (2) general tasks that will be required to provide program support to the OEM. These tasks are: (1) Program Management and (2) Project Specific Tasks ? (2a) Routine Scheduled Maintenance; (2b) Emergency Repair/Maintenance; (2c) New System Design and Integration and (2d) System Testing/Evaluation.

Solicitation No. SOL-HQ-12-00009 for ASPECT Infrared System Support Services will be a 100% total small business set-aside and will be solicited, evaluated and awarded in accordance with the procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15 ? Contracting By Negotiations. The EPA anticipates award of a fixed rate indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from this solicitation. The contract?s period of performance shall be for a two-year base period with two one-year option periods for a total contract performance period of five (5) years.This is a 100% small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code 811219 for Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with the applicable size standard of $19.0 million.

It is estimated that the solicitation will be available on or about June 10, 2012 with a due date of 30 days after release of the solicitation.

Detailed information for this requirement is provided through the Statement of Work (SOW) and other associated documents which will be posted on the EPA website at the following address:

http://www.epa.gov/oam/srpod/index.htm

The purpose of the FedBizOpps announcement is to notify potential offerors of this requirement. To streamline the procurement process, and to utilize the internet and electronic communications to the maximum extent possible, the RFP, any amendments and other related items for this procurements will be posted at the EPA website herein. Please continue to check this website for all further information regarding this procurement. Interested offerors are required to download the RFP and all related documents from the website listed herein. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the EPA website for updates. There is no automatic notification system available. Please continue to check this website for all further information regarding this procurement. No printed copies of the RFP and associated documents will be available. Offerors must download these documents from the EPA website provided.

Note: Offerors must only submit written electronic (email) questions during the proposal preparation period. It is requested that all questions be received ten (10) days after release of the solicitation to allow EPA adequate time to prepare and post responses to all offeror questions at the EPA website provided above prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals.

EPA will only respond to written electronic (email) questions regarding the solicitation. All questions and Agency responses will be made available via amendment to the RFP and posted on the EPA website listed herein. Each question must include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. Although it is not EPA?s responsibility to seek clarification on ambiguous questions submitted and are not obligated to clarify such types of questions with the submitter, EPA will make reasonable attempts to clarify if time permits. Therefore, please provide the name, telephone number, and email address (if other than the sender) of the individual(s) who can answer any questions regarding submitted questions. All questions shall be directed to the Contracting Officer: Elaine Scott at scott.elaine@epa.gov. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact (by email only) the Contracting Officer. Please ensure that the email subject reads, ?SOL-HQ-12-00009 Solicitation Questions?.

Primary Point of Contact:

Contract Officer:

Elaine Scott, Email: Scott.Elaine@epa.gov







Contracting Office Address:

SRRPOD US Environmental Protection AgencySuperfund/RCRA Regional Procurement Operations Division1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, DC 20460