Sources Sought for Biological Services for the Walla Walla District Office, Walla Walla, Washington
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912EF15R0018
- Agency
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ENDIST Walla Walla
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- to LGL Environmental Services, Inc.
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- W912EF15C0012 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Usace District, Walla Walla 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla WA 99362 US
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
This is a modification to answer vendor questions as indicated below.
Answers to Vendor's Questions
1. Are there existing protocols or manuals that you can share with us that indicate how previous staff performed the work?
There are a number of protocols that guide the operation of Corps fish facilities. The operating project fish biologist normally provides guidance and assistance in making sure the desired tasks are completed in a proper manner. Each location has a facilities operations manual that outlines proper protocols. There is also the yearly Fish Passage Plan that provides the general outline for operations of dams, the juvenile fish facilities and the adult fish facilities. Onsite Project Biologists have copies of this plan and will go over the relevant parts of this plan with the contractor before the start of onsite work. The sampling of juvenile fish is a joint effort between the Corps, the Corps contractor(s) and the Bonneville Power Administration's Smolt Monitoring Program contractor(s) often referred to as quote mark SMP quote mark . SMP protocols and reporting procedures are available and usually followed to meet regional fish informational needs. The Corps contractor(s) will be collecting similar information as the SMP contractor, but will reporting the information in a different format to meet the Corps needs.
2. What equipment will be provided to the contractor by the Corps and/or what equipment will the contractor need to supply?
The juvenile fish facilities are designed to sample fish, so permanent holding tanks, flush water, recirculation systems lighting, flumes etc. are already in place. Project biologists and staff are always present to ensure proper operation of equipment and the proper handling of fish. The contractor will be expected to provide their own computers, printers, online services, consumables (paper, pens, anesthetizing agent), beakers, cylinders, calculators and and other simple lab equipment.
3. Are there offices or facilities that field staff will be able to utilize during normal working hours or during off-hours?
All sites except Ice Harbor have office space designated for the contractors sampling fish. This space may be shared depending on the local arrangements for persons assisting with the BPS's Smolt Monitoring Program. Most facility have the means to accommodate space for researchers in the sample lab or other parts of the fish facility, so project biologist should be able to accommodate contractor needs. The Ice Harbor facility is much smaller than those in other locations, but sufficient space is available in the wet lab to conduct work. This has not been a problem in the past as contractors are this location for only 4 hours per sample day, twice per week.
4. What locations have previous staff stayed overnight in order to reduce travel costs?
Past contractors have utilized local persons who reside in the area to conduct this work, so travel costs have not been a major issue. Visiting management utilize local hotels for short term stays. Except for McNary Dam which is located in Umatilla, OR, most locations are at least 40 minutes away in travel time from the nearest hotel. Some areas have short term rentals and RV spaces available.
Update #3 ·
This is a modification to change the response date to 29 December 2014 at 4:00 pm. (PST)
Update #2 ·
Contracting Office: US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, 201 North Third Avenue, Walla Walla WA 99362.
Subject: Sources Sought for Biological Services for the Walla Walla District Office, Walla Walla, Washington
Point of Contact: Nona Fincher, Contract Specialist, 509-527-7220, nona.r.fincher@usace.army.mil
Description of the Requirement:
The Contractor will provide biological services and quality assurance for the Corps of Engineers' Juvenile Fish Transportation Program at Lower Granite, Little Goose and Lower Monumental Dams and for biological services at McNary and Ice Harbor Dams. This contract will consist of a base year plus four option years. Specific tasks will include: assisting in the collection, sampling, bypass, and transport of juvenile salmonids; conducting regular facility inspections; providing assistance with gatewell dipping (if needed); water temperature collection at McNary Dam; the monitoring of outside groupsengaged in research at the facilities; the dissemination and reporting of information (weekly reports, and joint annual report with Corps biologists) and the coordination of activities with biologists at other operating projects. Sampling for the collection, bypass and transport of juvenile salmonids takes place daily, 7 days a week during seasonal work contract periods at Lower Granite, Little Goose, and Lower Monumental dams and every-other-day at McNary Dam. More limited sampling for fish condition takes place twice a week at Ice Harbor Dam at a time to be determined in the future.
Contract biologists are expected to collect data daily from water temperature monitoiring probes located in gatewells, juvenile collection system and forebay. This data is used to guide powerhouse and fishway operations. The compiled data is used to create reports on weekly and annual basis.
Because large numbers of Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed fish are handled during the course of sampling and monitoring operations, prospective contractor should be able to obtain appropriate quote mark take quote mark permits from the National Marine Fisheries Service and state agencies before commencing work.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a size category of 500 employees. Large businesses are also encouraged to respond.
This is not a solicitation. This information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
Interested parties that respond to this sources sought announcement should submit the following information:
1) A capability statement expressing interest in this requirement, describing the company and its capability to complete a project of this scope, magnitude and complexity. Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by the company.
2) A statement or list of the company's current and/or past technical experience similar to or the same as the summary scope of work for this requirement. Include a brief description of each project scope, schedule, and dollar value. Please provide citations of technical reports or other scientific literature resulting from past experience as applicable.
3) A statement or list of the company's current or past performance similar to or the same as the summary scope of work.
4) A statement of the company's business size and type (HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), Small Business).
5) Indicate if your company can perform at least 51% of the work in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.
Interested parties should submit their responses to Nona Fincher, Contract Specialist, via email to nona.r.fincher@usace.army.mil. Your response to this notice must be received by 4:00 PT, December 19 2014.
Update #1 ·
Contracting Office: US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, 201 North Third Avenue, Walla Walla WA 99362.
Subject: Sources Sought for Biological Services for the Walla Walla District Office, Walla Walla, Washington
Point of Contact: Nona Fincher, Contract Specialist, 509-527-7220, nona.r.fincher@usace.army.mil
Description of the Requirement:
The Contractor will provide biological services and quality assurance for the Corps of Engineers' Juvenile Fish Transportation Program at Lower Granite, Little Goose and Lower Monumental Dams and for biological services at McNary and Ice Harbor Dams. This contract will consist of a base year plus four option years. Specific tasks will include: assisting in the collection, sampling, bypass, and transport of juvenile salmonids; conducting regular facility inspections; providing assistance with gatewell dipping (if needed); water temperature collection at McNary Dam; the monitoring of outside groupsengaged in research at the facilities; the dissemination and reporting of information (weekly reports, and joint annual report with Corps biologists) and the coordination of activities with biologists at other operating projects. Sampling for the collection, bypass and transport of juvenile salmonids takes place daily, 7 days a week during seasonal work contract periods at Lower Granite, Little Goose, and Lower Monumental dams and every-other-day at McNary Dam. More limited sampling for fish condition takes place twice a week at Ice Harbor Dam at a time to be determined in the future.
Contract biologists are expected to collect data daily from water temperature monitoiring probes located in gatewells, juvenile collection system and forebay. This data is used to guide powerhouse and fishway operations. The compiled data is used to create reports on weekly and annual basis.
Because large numbers of Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed fish are handled during the course of sampling and monitoring operations, prospective contractor should be able to obtain appropriate quote mark take quote mark permits from the National Marine Fisheries Service and state agencies before commencing work.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a size category of 500 employees. Large businesses are also encouraged to respond.
This is not a solicitation. This information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
Interested parties that respond to this sources sought announcement should submit the following information:
1) A capability statement expressing interest in this requirement, describing the company and its capability to complete a project of this scope, magnitude and complexity. Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by the company.
2) A statement or list of the company's current and/or past technical experience similar to or the same as the summary scope of work for this requirement. Include a brief description of each project scope, schedule, and dollar value. Please provide citations of technical reports or other scientific literature resulting from past experience as applicable.
3) A statement or list of the company's current or past performance similar to or the same as the summary scope of work.
4) A statement of the company's business size and type (HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), Small Business).
5) Indicate if your company can perform at least 51% of the work in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.
Interested parties should submit their responses to Nona Fincher, Contract Specialist, via email to nona.r.fincher@usace.army.mil. Your response to this notice must be received by 4:00 PT, December 19 2014.
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