Technical Science - Analytical Service (Contaminations) Amendment 1

Added: Apr 06, 2011 5:33 pm The Service is seeking analytical capability to perform inorganic analyses (primarily metals), in soil, sediment, animal or plant tissues, and water. The Service is fully aware that there may be no technically qualified analytical lab available which can accommodate the annual estimated quantity of samples stated herein (especially when the seasonal nature of the sample submissions is considered). Moreover, it is possible that the number of samples may be significantly higher during some years because of year to year inconsistencies in demand and available funding. Therefore, the Service is prepared to award multiple contracts in order to assure that there will be sufficient analytical capability to meet the estimated annual need.

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and awarded under FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation. The contract will include a base year and up to four option years. The contract vehicle chosen to accomplish this task is/are indefinite delivery -indefinite quantity contract(s).