Inland Sensitivity Atlas for IN/MI/OH

---- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ----

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; This is the announcement for Solicitation RFQ-IL-13-00009. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005 69.

This solicitation is being announced utilizing FAR Part 12 Commercial Procedures and is unrestricted.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12 for updating of the Region 5 Inland Sensitivity Atlases for Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Planning expertise for sub-area planning committees and maintenance and updating of the Regionial Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan (RCP/ACP) is also part of this contract.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services and the business size standard $14 Million.

----Line Items---

See attached SOW for line items. The items will be individually ordered based upon availability of funds. Offerors must include pricing for option years. There are a total of four potential option years, to be exercised at the sole discretion of the government for a maximum potential period of performance of five years.

---- Provisions and Clauses ----

It is the vendor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. FAR Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

The following FAR provisions are applicable:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications is applicable and can be downloaded from the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. If an offeror maintains the required certifications in System for Award Management (SAM) which can be found at: http://www.acquisition.gov only paragraph (b) of this provision must be submitted.

The following additional FAR clauses are applicable:

See attached Body for applicable clauses

---- Additional Instructions and Evaluation ----

Clearly identify a Firm Fixed Price per line item identified in the attached SOW. Offeror must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award.

---- Submission of Quotes ----

Quotes must be received by the date specified in this announcement to Geoff Krieger, Contract Specialist through FedConnect. Refer to the link provided in the solicitation.