Collection and Production of Standard Reference Material SRM 2711b Montana Soil
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- Solicitation number
- 1333ND23QNB640464
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) is soliciting quotations for the provision of Trace Elements in Montana Soil II Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2711b. The contractor is expected to have necessary permits and site access to collect the SRM 2711b from the original location used to obtain SRM 2711a, the former ASARCO Smelter site located in East Helena, Montana. The contract, valued at 9.5 million dollars, is expected to be awarded by August 22, 2023.
Products and Services to be provided:
- Collection of SRM 2711b soil material from the original location.
- Production of 2,000 bottles of SRM 2711b soil material, each containing 50-52 g of material.
- Comprehensive laboratory chemical measurements for trace elements, moisture, and particle size on the final produced material.
- Documentation confirming site access permission and permits to collect soil at the restricted site.
- Documentation of personnel with at least three years of recent prior soil reference material production experience.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT I
The purpose of Amendment I is to extend the solicitation submission date
FROM: 8/15/2023 @ 1:00PM TO: 8/22/2023 @ 1:00PM.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged, as a result of this amendment.
Inquiry Questions & Responses are below. A Certificate of Analysis for the SRM 2711a is attached.
1) Will EPA method 3051 be used for the homogeneity analysis of SRM 2711b?
Response: Method 3051 or 3051A can be used for extraction of elements in soils but will not necessarily result in total sample decomposition. Extractable metal content will not be used for assessing material homogeneity. For homogeneity analysis of total metal concentrations, the vendor could use solids analysis techniques like XRF or use soil digestion with hydrofluoric acid. Typically, these types of measurements are used to assess sample homogeneity through sampling across the lot of produced and bottled material.
2) Can you provide the labs NIST intends to use for EPA method 3051 analysis? It would allow us to have the same labs do our testing.
NIST is not specifying any laboratories to perform method 3051 or 3051a. A vendor could choose to do these measurements or sub-contract to an ISO 17025 certified laboratory that has experience with soils analysis.
3) What is the exact list of elements that are required to be quantified?
Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for SRM 2711a, the previous issue material. The exact list of elements to be quantified should be those listed in Tables 1, 2, and 3 (total element concentrations) and supplemental table A1 (extractable concentrations). A copy of the SRM 2711a certificate is attached.
4) Is there a timeline for when the bottles will be available?
The Office of Reference Materials, have assured they can order, clean, and deliver 2000 Four (4) oz wide mouth amber bottles in a short period of time.
(END)
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333ND23QNB640464
Trace Elements in Montana II Soil SRM 2711b
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 effective 6/2/2023.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115112, with a dollar amount of 9.5 Million. This acquisition will use full and open competition procedures.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) Inorganic Chemical Metrology Group requires Trace Elements in Montana Soil II Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2711b in accordance with the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR).
Update #2 ·
Inquiry Questions & Responses are below. A Certificate of Analysis for the SRM 2711a is attached.
1) Will EPA method 3051 be used for the homogeneity analysis of SRM 2711b?
Response: Method 3051 or 3051A can be used for extraction of elements in soils but will not necessarily result in total sample decomposition. Extractable metal content will not be used for assessing material homogeneity. For homogeneity analysis of total metal concentrations, the vendor could use solids analysis techniques like XRF or use soil digestion with hydrofluoric acid. Typically, these types of measurements are used to assess sample homogeneity through sampling across the lot of produced and bottled material.
2) Can you provide the labs NIST intends to use for EPA method 3051 analysis? It would allow us to have the same labs do our testing.
NIST is not specifying any laboratories to perform method 3051 or 3051a. A vendor could choose to do these measurements or sub-contract to an ISO 17025 certified laboratory that has experience with soils analysis.
3) What is the exact list of elements that are required to be quantified?
Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for SRM 2711a, the previous issue material. The exact list of elements to be quantified should be those listed in Tables 1, 2, and 3 (total element concentrations) and supplemental table A1 (extractable concentrations). A copy of the SRM 2711a certificate is attached.
4) Is there a timeline for when the bottles will be available?
The Office of Reference Materials, have assured they can order, clean, and deliver 2000 Four (4) oz wide mouth amber bottles in a short period of time.
(END)
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333ND23QNB640464
Trace Elements in Montana II Soil SRM 2711b
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 effective 6/2/2023.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115112, with a dollar amount of 9.5 Million. This acquisition will use full and open competition procedures.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) Inorganic Chemical Metrology Group requires Trace Elements in Montana Soil II Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2711b in accordance with the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR).
Update #1 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333ND23QNB640464
Trace Elements in Montana II Soil SRM 2711b
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 effective 6/2/2023.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115112, with a dollar amount of 9.5 Million. This acquisition will use full and open competition procedures.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) Inorganic Chemical Metrology Group requires Trace Elements in Montana Soil II Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2711b in accordance with the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2711a.pdf | ||
| Solicitation.docx | DOCX document | |
| Provisions and Clauses.docx | DOCX document | |
| Statement of Requirements.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Collection and Production of Standard Reference Material SRM 2711b Montana Soil | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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