Installation of Aquion Energy's Aqueous Hybrid Ion Salt Water Batteries and Removal/Disposal of Existing Lead Acid Batteries

The Pacific Southwest Research Station has a requirement for the Installation of Aquion Energy's Hybrid Ion (AHI), Salt Water Batteries and Removal and Disposal of the Existing Lead Acid Batteries at the USDA Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, 36-645 Spencer Road, Laupahoehoe, Hawaii 96764.  This requirement and subsequent award is issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Request for Proposal (RFP).

Offerors are requested to review all attachments to this solicitation, and provide the required information indicated below, in order to have their quote/proposal considered responsive.

a)  Print out and return a signed copy of the attached Standard Form 1449, (also used as the bid sheet), prior to bid closing date.

b)  Review Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award and submit a minimum of three
(3) references for past performances, to include Organizational Name, email address and telephone number, point of contacts, period of performance, and total dollar value of contract.

All requested information must be faxed or emailed to my attention prior to bid closing date Cookie Washington, 510-883-8859 Fax, Cwashington@fs.fed.us.

Site Visit (FAR 36.523)

(a)  The clauses at 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3 Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation.  Accordingly, Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. 

(b)  A Site Visit is scheduled for August 18th 2016 at 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time (HST)(See Section L for details and POC).

ATTACHMENTS:

Standard Form 1449, (also used as the bid sheet)
Part II Contract Clauses
Section C - Statement of Work
Section E - Inspection and Acceptance
Section F - Deliveries or Performance
Section G - Contract Administration Data
Part III List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments
Section J.1 Table of Content
Section J.2 Photos (5)
Part IV Section K - Representations and Instructions
Section L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to offerors or Respondents
Section M - Evaluation Factors