R--Chemical Lab Analysis

This is a synopsis for a commercial acquisition using contracting by negotiation. (Reference FAR Parts 12 and 13). THIS IS A SYNOPSIS AS REQUIRED BY FAR PART 5.2 - THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL. VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL QUOTES/PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THIS WEBSITE. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. The 409th CSB, RCO Stuttgart anticipates a requirement for the Environmental section of the Department of Public Works, Stuttgart. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide chemical analysis of soil, air, water, and building materials samples for the United States Army Garrison - Stuttgart. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform services.).The services required under this contract consist of three subelements: sampling work, chemical testing and report of sampling. The sampling work will be done predominantly by a Government employee or his representative. Solely indoor air sampling will be conducted on location and carried out by the lab (vendor). All sampling work will be documented in a sampling protocol. The sample, its protocol and the cover letter (shows the chemical parameters requiring testing) will be turned in to the lab by the US Army employee. The chemical testing will be performed in the stationary lab of the vendor. All testing shall be performed according to applicable nationally and internationally accepted procedures (DIN, DEV, EPA). Five working days after the sampling day the results have to be available, at least telephonically. The report on results shall be submitted to the Environmental Office 2 (two) weeks after sampling. Such report should show, at a minimum, the testing date, the name of the chemical parameter, the concentration and the unit of measure, as well as the used testing method. Period of performance is contemplated 1 March 2014-28 Fe. 2019. Anticipated award date is 21 Feb.2014 This is an unrestricted full and open competitive acquisition. The government intends to make an award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Solicitation No: W91WFU-14-Q-0004 will be issued as a Request for Proposal. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Potential offerors must be registered in the SAM at www.sam.gov Payment for this acquisition will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System. Contractors must be registered in WAWF to include German vendors, see internet site: https://wawf.eb.mil for registration. Information concerning this solicitation will be issued electronically and posted on or about 5 Feb. 2014 at www.fbo.gov. Proposals may be submitted via hard copy, or e-mail. NO HARD COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON. Point of contact is Petrina Stack or Brian Vaughan, 409th CSB, RCO Stuttgart, Germany, petrina.v.stack.civ@mail.mil; brian.d.vaughan.civ@mail.mil This is a follow on effort. Previous contract number was W912PE-11-P-7007. Performed by Analytik Team GmbH.