Water Analysis

This is NOT a request for a quote, proposal, or invitation for bid. The intent of this Pre-
Solicitation synopsis is to notify potential offerors of the upcoming solicitation for a contract at
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCBCL), Marine Corps Air Station-New River, and
surrounding areas of Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Base Environmental Management
Division (EMD) conducts monitoring of both drinking water and wastewater as required by and
in accordance too applicable state and Federal regulations. Drinking water samples are
collected from five (5) different distribution systems aboard Camp Lejeune. Wastewater
monitoring is conducted at MCBCL advanced wastewater treatment plant effluent and select
locations within the New River. The EMD laboratory section is responsible for collecting all
samples for submittal to an outside testing laboratory for water analysis. All testing
laboratories must be certified by the state of North Carolina (NC), and the Federal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for analysis of samples.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary sample bottles, packing materials, coolers, and
equipment to perform the testing and analysis required in this contract. Additionally, the
Contractor shall be responsible for transporting all samples from the Installation to the laboratory
intact and uncontaminated. Reporting results shall be performed in a timely manner to the
Government only an in compliance with Federal regulations, State, and local statutes, and with
DOD policies, instructions, and guidance.

The required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement
is 541380, Testing Laboratories with a size standard of $19,000,000.00.
This procurement will be a 100% Set-Aside for Small Businesses, based upon the following
market research:

(1) A Sources Sought was posted on SAM.gov under N40085-24-R-2552 on 30 November
2023 through 15 December 2023 seeking certified small businesses as follows: Service
Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), 8(a) Businesses, Small Disadvantaged
Businesses, HUB Zone Small Businesses, and/or other Small Businesses with current relevant
qualifications, experience, personnel, and capabilities to perform the proposed requirements. In
response to the notice six (6) contractors replied, expressing interest. Some provided a brief
introduction and background of their experience for the proposed project as requested.
(2) A search in the System for Award Management (SAM) and SBA Government Profile
database of the six (6) responses was conducted and resulted as follows:
a. All five (5) of the contractors are registered in SAM as small businesses with the required
NAICS code 541380 and size standard of $19 million.
b. One (1) contractor is registered as 8(a) small business and Women Owned in SAM and
SBA.
c. One (1) contractor is registered as a small business in SAM and SBA.
d. One (1) contractor is registered as a large business.
e. One (1) contractor is registered as 8(a) small business, women owned in SAM and in SBA
registered as 8(a) small business, Hubzone certified.
f. One (1) contractor is registered as 8(a) small business, Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned in
SAMs and in SBA registered as small business.
The applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination presently is 2015-4389,
Revision No. 24, Date of Revision: 07/10/2023. A complete copy of the wage determination can
be found at http://www.wdol.gov/.
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type contract with a base period
of one (1) year plus four (4) twelve-month option periods, to be exercised at the discretion of the
Government. The total term of the contract, if all options are exercised, will be for 60 months.
The Contractor may be required to continue performance for an additional period not to exceed
six (6) months under FAR clause 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services”. In either case, the
Government will not synopsize the options when exercised.
The Government intends to utilize FAR Part 12.602 (a)(b) Streamlined evaluation of offers, FAR
13.106-1 (a)(2) Soliciting competition, FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation, FAR 15.101
Best value continuum, and Far Part 19 Small Business Programs. The solicitation will utilize
source selection procedures which require offerors to submit information such as: technical
capability, price, (or cost), safety ratings, and past performance data in their proposal for
evaluation by the Government. With no exception or waivers.
The resultant contract will replace a FFP contract for services awarded 13 September 2019. The
present contract final period will expire 18 September 2024. The total estimated cost of that
contract is $86,310.00 without options. The incumbent contractor is Environmental Chemists
Inc.

The solicitation will be available on 11 January 2024 (or thereafter). The estimated date for
receipt of proposals is 30 days after the solicitation issue date. This solicitation will be available
in electronic format only. Once posted, offerors can view and/or download the solicitation at
www.sam.gov. Qualified Contractors must be registered in the System for Award
Management (SAM). Contractors are encouraged to register for the solicitation on the SAM
website. Only registered contractors will be notified by E-mail when amendments to the
solicitation are issued, amendments must be signed and return with the submitted proposal. All
documents will be in the Adobe Acrobat PDF file format via the Internet. The free Acrobat
Reader, required to view the PDF files, can be downloaded from the Adobe website.
Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Please direct questions to the Contract Specialist,
Donna Mason via email at donna.l.mason31.civ@us.navy.mil.

Alternate Points of Contact:
Regenia Guest
Contracting Officer
Email: regenia.d.guest.civ@us.navy.mil