Macroinvertebrate sample processing and analysis, NPS-KLMN

Sorting, identification, and enumeration of benthic macroinvertebrate samples for waterbodies of National Park Service units, Klamath (KLMN) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Network

The National Park Service, Klamath (KLMN) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Network, intends to award a firm fixed-price noncompetitive task order to Rhithron Associates, Inc. for macroinvertebrate sample processing and analysis. The anticipated period of performance is September 20, 2023 through August 30, 2024.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however all e- mails received within 10 calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government for future related requirements. A determination by the National Park Service not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested vendors are requested to submit contact information that at a minimum will include the following: (1) a reference to the number of this Notice of Intent; (2) company name, address, telephone number and (if applicable) website address; (3) the type of business (large or small); (4) the name, telephone number and e-mail address of a technical point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with the Contracting Officer; (5) technical literature or a capabilities statement regarding the company's background, experience and qualifications.

This procurement is being issued in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR Parts 13 and 6.302-1).

Submission must be via e-mail to: loren_thomas@nps.gov by no later than 5:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. All inquiries are to be in writing and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. No entitlement of payment in either indirect or direct costs by the National Park Service will arise as a result of submission of responses to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this purchase order is 541620 and the small business size standard is $19 million.

FAR Clauses applicable to this purchase order are 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Dec 2022); 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013); 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business subcontractors (Mar 2023); 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989),
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Sep 2023), with all paragraph (a) clauses incorporated; paragraph (b) clauses as follows:
(29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
(30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).
(35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014)
No paragraph (c) clauses incorporated; all paragraph (d) clauses incorporated; all paragraph (e) clauses incorporated.