Geotechnical Investigation Services - Santa Cruz Site I

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



i. The solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ) identified as AG-8C30-S-10-0001.

ii. The solicitation document and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-38.

iii. The solicitation is a total set-aside for small business and the associated NAICS code and

small business size standard is 541380 (Geotechnical testing laboratories or services) and $12.0.

iv. The prices must be in accordance with the following schedule of contract line items.



Item # Description (Spec) Quantity Unit Estimated Unit Price Extended Price

1. Mobilization/Demobilization (1) 1 LS $________ $__________

2. Undisturbed Sampling (16) 39 EA $________ $__________

3. Earth Augering (15) 653 FT $________ $__________

4. Per Diem (1) 20 DAY $________ $__________



v. Prices must be inclusive of all applicable federal, state and local taxes.

vi. All work must be performed in strict accordance with the Statement of Work and Specifications contained in this synopsis/solicitation.

vii. The period of performance and delivery locations is as identified in the Statement of

Work.

viii. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to OfferorsCommercial, applies to this

acquisition addenda are not attached.

ix. Award will be made to the responding vendor that submits the lowest price which is

technically acceptable.

x. Offerors are to include with offers:

1. A Certified Offer (SF-18)

2. A completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and CertificationsCommercial Items

3. A copy of any and all certificates demonstrating that the business is qualified to conduct the services (i.e. specialized permits, licenses, certifications, etc.)

xi. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items, applies

to this acquisition. Addenda are not attached.

xii. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement

Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addenda are not

attached.

xiii. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as

contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

ix. Responses must be received by 4:00 PM MST on February 19, 2010.

At USDA Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 6200

Jefferson NE, Suite 304, Albuquerque, NM 87109. No electronic responses (no email, no fax) will be accepted.

(xvii) The Point of contact for this solicitation is Bridget M. Biernat, Contracting Officer, who may be reached at bridget.biernat@nm.usda.gov.