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REPLACING INTERNAL BERM RUBBER, AT NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, SMALL ARMS TRAINING CENTER, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA. (PRESOL)
SOL: N0018912T0065
DUE: 020312
POC: Ava Rockett, 757-443-1400,
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/N00189/N0018912T0065/listing.html
NAICS: 562910. The Contracting Department, Fleet Logistic Center (FLC), Norfolk, VA, 23511-3392 intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price contract, utilizing procedures under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, for Replacing Internal Berm Rubber at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Small Arms Training Center, Portsmouth, Virginia. THIS PROCUREMENT IS 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. A complete RFQ package will be available on or about 20 JAN 12 by downloading the documents at the Navy Electronic Commerce Online Website as follows: https://www.neco.navy.mil. DO NOT use the "submit bid" button on NECO to submit your quote. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562910. Potential contractors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will ONLY be available for download at the above site; this office will no longer issue hard copy solicitations. By submitting an offer, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the offer. By submission of an offer, the contractor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. QUOTES ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2012.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=7da487ba4cba4b5a023093ea2e2d7bf8&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/20/12
SPONSOR: N00189 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk 1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600 NORFOLK, VA
PUBLICATION DATE: January 22, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3711

B--CHESTER RIVER SEDIMENT SAMPLING, QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MD. (PRESOL)
SOL: W912DR-12-T-0018
DUE: 020612
POC: Patricia Morrow, 410-962-3463, patricia.morrow@usace.army.mil.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/COE/DACA31/W912DR-12-T-0018/listing.html
NAICS: 541380. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. SYNOPSIS: This proposed procurement is SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, NAICS 541380, size standard of $12 Million. Estimated cost of services is less than $25,000. The Contractor will be responsible for providing all services, material, equipment, plant, labor, and supervision required to collect, perform QA/QC, analyze, and report the findings for sediment samples taken from the Chester River Federal navigation channel in Queen Anne's County, MD. Attached are copies of the project map that show the locations for sampling (Map 1 and 2). The contractor is also responsible for providing additional information in accordance with the scope of work, included in the request for quotations bid package. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. All questions shall be submitted via e-mail to patricia.morrow@usace.army.mil. Bids must be submitted via email patricia.morrow@usace.army.mil no later than 11:00AM February 6, 2012. Available thru Federal Business Opportunities System. The solicitation will be provided in an electronic format, free of charge on or about 24 January 2012, to all authenticated account holders of Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) System to familiarize vendors with the newly released FBO system, please download the Vendor Guide found here. Please note that all Corps of Engineers acquisitions are considered Sensitive, But Unclassified Documents, and require users to have a valid MPIN entered in the FBO system to access package. The medium through which the Government chooses to issue this solicitation will be the Internet only. This solicitation will not be issued in paper. No phone or fax request for copy of solicitation will be accepted.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=8dada77e9db288da262d4515244c264b&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/25/12
SPONSOR: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE District, Baltimore, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21203
PUBLICATION DATE: January 27, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3716

EPA REGION 1 ZERO WASTE E-GUIDE (PRESOL)
SOL: EPA-R1-FY12-JM5
DUE: 020612
POC: Justin Mierzejewski, Contract Specialist, mierzejewski.justin@epa.gov, (617) 918-1128, Fax: (617) 918-1909; Patrice Denault, Contracting Officer, denault.patrice@epa.gov, (617) 918-1139, Fax: (617) 918-1909.
NAICS: 541620. The Environmental Protection Agency Region 1, New England, is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) for the development of an online resource E-Guide for communities in New England interested in learning more about zero waste goals or adopting a zero waste program. Requirements for the E-Guide are described in the Statement of Work (SOW). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 19.502-2, this acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. The small business size standard for this NAICS Code is $7.0 mil. Offers from businesses that are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) under this NAICS code as a small business will not be considered for award. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-55.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=95e4c61749d83550b28044db09bd11ed&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/23/12
SPONSOR: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Acquisition Management, Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3912
PUBLICATION DATE: January 25, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3714

PORTSMOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL SERVICES RECOMPETE (SRCSGT)
SOL: DE-SOL-0003603
DUE: 020912
POC: Tamara L. Miles, tamara.miles@emcbc.doe.gov.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/PAM/HQ/DE-SOL-0003603/listing.html
NAICS: 562910. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is currently in the acquisition planning stage for the potential award of a contract for the continuation of Environmental and Technical Services (ETS) at the Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO). More specifically, the services are to take place at the DOE reservation, known as the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (GDP) site located near Piketon, Ohio.The ETS Contractor will provide a full range of environmental and technical support, program management services, and administrative services in support of the environmental remediation and D&D projects under the management purview of the PPPO. The range of technical oversight and management services will include, but will not be limited to, the following: Program Management, Planning and Integration, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) and Quality Assurance (QA), Waste Management, Regulatory Support, Investment Recovery, Nuclear Material Disposition and Nuclear Safety, Environmental Restoration and Regulatory Compliance, D&D Oversight and Infrastructure Support, and Technical and Administrative Services. DOE is seeking interested parties with specialized capabilities to meet all, or part of, the requirements defined in Attachment 1, draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 562910, Environmental Remediation Services, and the small business size standard is 500 Employees. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AT THIS TIME. This is only a brief description of the Sources Sought/ Expression of Interest, please go to FEDCONNECT.NET to find the complete Sources Sought/Expression of Interest Document.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b113e45a1d5bd421853ee21e747796ec&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/26/12
SPONSOR: EMCBC U.S. Department of Energy EM Consolidated Business Center 250 E. 5th Street, Suite 500 Cincinnati OH 45202
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3717

68--RADIOACTIVE SEALED SOURCE REMOVAL 648 PORTLAND, OR (PRESOL)
SOL: VA26012Q0361
DUE: 021012
POC: Suzanne Angelo, suzanne.angelo2@va.gov.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/PoVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA26012Q0361/listing.html
NAICS: 562211. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION: The Portland VA Medical Center located at 3710 SW Veterans Road, Portland, Oregon 97239-2964 has a requirement for an experienced licensed provider to provide services for Sealed Source Removal. The VA's National Health Physics Program (NHPP) requires that radioactive sealed sources (not waste) not used for over 24 months, without future plans for use be disposed of through an appropriate vendor who has the appropriate radioactive materials license for sealed source removal that can take immediate custody of the product. This requirement for sealed source removal is being procured IAW FAR 12.6, entitiled "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items" as supplemented with additional information in this notice, and FAR 19.501 Set-Asides for Small Business. This is a 100% small business set-aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The associated NAICS code is 562910, small business size is $14.0M. Any offer which requires the Government to execute a separate agreement with a third party (broker) shall be deemed technically unacceptable. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to a small business whose offer is evaluated as the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote and is most advantageous to the Government. The contracting officer will review quotations based on the factors listed in this solicitation and the information furnished by the offeror. Before price is considered, the proposal must meet the technical capabilities. The lowest price of the technically acceptable offer will be awarded the contract. The contracting officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. To be rated technically acceptable the offeror must send a copy of current license proving the appropriate radioactive materials license to remove and obtain the types and quantities of sealed sources the hospital posses.(See Statement of Work) Licensing must include the capability to immediately transfer custody from the Portland VA Medical Center licensing to the contractor. Licensing must meet all applicable NRC, Federal and State requirements. Proposals must contain the following: Price Quote; Licensing Documentation as previously defined; Evidence of completed Representations and Certifications (if you are registered online, please state in proposal, no need to send full paper document. Past Performance (Provide a list of at least three references current within the last three years with similar services of the same scope and magnitude as this acquisition. Using the references supplied by each of the interested contractors and the data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources, the contracting officer shall seek performance information on the lowest priced proposal. The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to allow the Government to assess the offeror's ability to perform the effort described in this Request for Quote (RFQ), based on the offeror's demonstrated present and past performance. Past performance will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis - the government will award to the lowest bidder who provides a history of successful past performance by providing at least 3, recent and relevant examples of providing the same services as requested in the attached Statement of Work. In evaluating past performance, the Government reserves the right to give greater consideration to information on those contracts deemed most relevant to the effort described in this RFQ. If the lowest priced evaluated technically acceptable offer is judged to have passed the past performance evaluation, that offer represents the best price for the Government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offers. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if that offeror is judged to have failed the past performance review. In that event, the contracting officer shall make award to the next lowest offer with a passing past performance rating. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 2:30PM PST, FEBRUARY 10, 2012. A complete proposal will consist of the following documents: Complete Schedule of Services/Pricing; Completed Online Representations and Certifications found at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; Signed Offerors Letter providing Contractor's name, address, name of point of contact, phone numbers, email addresses, FAX number, DUNS number and Tax ID number. Insure the proposal number VA260-12-Q-0361 appears on all pages and documents in the proposal. Identify acceptable forms for payment, i.e. purchase card, electronic funds transfer, etc. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. All line items as listed in this RFQ will be required to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work and is attached to this solicitation. Primary work location for the RFQ is Portland, Oregon. The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. FAR 52.212-3 shall be completed as noted above and submitted with the quote. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items; paragraph (a) to this provision is completed as follows: price, licensure and past performance (Provide a list of at least 3, (relevant is defined in this RFQ as within the last 3 years) references in which similar services of the same scope and magnitude as this acquisition). Addenda to FAR 52.212-2: Initially, offers shall be ranked according to price. Then, using the references supplied by each of the interested contractors and the data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources, the contracting officer shall seek performance information on the lowest priced proposal. The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to allow the Government to assess the offeror's ability to perform the effort described in this Request for Quote (RFQ), based on the offeror's demonstrated present and past performance. Past performance will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis - the government will award to the lowest bidder who provides a history of successful past performance by providing at least 3, recent and relevant examples of providing the same services as requested in the attached Statement of Work. In evaluating past performance, the Government reserves the right to give greater consideration to information on those contracts deemed most relevant to the effort described in this RFQ. If the lowest priced evaluated technically acceptable offer is judged to have passed the past performance evaluation, that offer represents the best price for the Government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offers. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if that offeror is judged to have failed the past performance review. In that event, the contracting officer shall make award to the next lowest offer with a passing past performance rating. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items will be incorporated into any resultant Purchase Order by full text. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (DEVIATION) by full text. FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for Hubzone SB Concerns, by full text. FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities. FAR 52.203-6 Alt. 1, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government - Alt. 1. FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper. FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) and 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor. FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR 52.227-2, Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds- Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award. FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contracts. FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, with the following Internet addresses filled-in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFAR1.HTM ; clauses may be accessed electronically in full text by going to the aforementioned Internet addresses. FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviation in Clauses, in full text, with the following fill-in: Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Chapter 8. Vendors must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and in VETS-100. The CCR website is http://www.ccr.gov; the VETS-100 website is https://vets100.vets.dol.gov/registerhome.aspx. The Contractors are required to submit their TAX ID number with their quote. Quotes must be received at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Vancouver VA Medical Center no later than 2:30PM PST on February 10, 2012. Quotes may be transmitted by e-mail or to FAX number 360.256.0936 to the attention of Suzanne Angelo. suzanne.angelo2@va.gov.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6e209e301c07d998a0dfc94b384a564c&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/23/12
SPONSOR: Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VAMC, 5115 NE 82nd Ave, Suite 203; VANCOUVER WA 98662
PUBLICATION DATE: January 25, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3714

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT SERVICES (SRCSGT)
SOL: NCNR0000-12-00031
DUE: 021012
POC: Sharon Kent, Contract Specialist, Sharon.S.Kent@noaa.gov, 206-526-4516, Fax: 206-526-6025.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/WASC/NCNR0000-12-00031/listing.html
NAICS: 541620. NOTICE: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The information provided in response to this notice will assist the Government in determining the extent of all firms, large, small, and the socio-economic market for the type of work described herein. The intent of the announcement is to identify sources that are qualified business concerns with the capabilities of providing the National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) with the services described below. The purpose of this contract will be to provide environmental assessments, on short notice, during oil and hazardous material releases, marine debris pollution incidents and respond to spills; to conduct training, drills, and other preparedness activities for both NOAA and external partners, identify and develop information sources that can be used to advance the state-of-the-art in response operations; and to conduct environmental sensitivity index mapping. The work primarily occurs in coastal areas of the United States, but occasionally may occur in inland regions as well as areas outside the United States. There are 3 major tasks under the proposed contract: 1) Incident Response and Incident Response Exercises – NOAA responds to approximately 120 incidents annually, including oil and hazardous material responses and major response exercises. Approximately half of these events (60) would require the contractor to provide information on environmental effects, resources at risk, and the suitability of mitigation measures. Typically this information will be provided remotely, but for larger incidents and drills, the contractor may be required to respond on-scene. Regardless of whether the contractor is working remotely or on-scene, the incidents routinely involve complex decisions associated with resource impacts, natural resource protection priorities and shoreline cleanup strategies. The contractor must have fundamental knowledge of the physical (especially geomorphological), chemical, and biological processes that affect these activities and the environmental consequences resulting from response actions. The contractor must also have appropriate training and experience working within the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System (NIMS ICS). The contractor must maintain this capability in an on-call status 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additionally the contractor should possess the ability to rapidly augment staff through subcontracting during large incidents; accordingly expanding capacity to adequately support additional and/or evolving OR&R response requirements within the scope of this contract. The contractor shall perform the work at one or more of these locations: the scene of or command post(s) for an incident: NOAA facilities in Seattle, WA or Silver Spring, MD; U.S. Coast Guard Sector or District offices (in support of Scientific Support Coordinators) or at the contractor’s location. The contractor work includes, but is not limited to: 1) provide detailed reports, on short notice, of environmental effects, resources at risk, and mitigation strategies associated with oil and hazardous chemical incidents in support of OR&R's response, assessment, restoration and marine debris actions associated with an incident; 2) review and report on the suitability of specific mechanical, chemical, and biological treatment methods appropriate to oil or other hazardous material releases in support of OR&R's role in assessing treatment requirements during spill response activities; 3) design and carry out field studies and shoreline surveys in support of both immediate response operations and long term follow-up investigations. Sampling plans will include types, locations, and numbers of samples required, and sites for collection of control samples. Methods will be described or referenced, including those for quality assurance and control as well as data management strategies; 4) provide emergency consultation and analytical support for environmental and industrial chemistry. This may include quick response evaluation of potential health and safety issues associated with vessel cargo or facility contents, consultation on fate and behavior of oil or hazardous material released into the environment, and rapid analytical and interpretive services for samples collected during an incident, and 5) complete post-incident summary reports and publications on response, assessment, restoration and marine debris strategies used during the incidents or any additional government-sponsored programs. 2) Spill Response Training - The contractor shall assist in developing training for NOAA and other personnel in responding to oil and hazardous chemical releases. Training evolutions will occur typically in conjunction with response simulations, training programs, seminars, and conferences. Activities include development of training courses that address coastal physical processes, field methods, environmental sensitivity, spill protection and cleanup strategies, and case histories. As a part of this training, the contractor may prepare segments of simulation exercises related to environmental assessment and provide resultant critiques of response team performance. 3) Spill Preparedness and Planning - The contractor shall develop and prepare information to support local, regional, and national contingency planning efforts for oil and hazardous material spill responses and other emergencies in coastal areas. Plans will include information on environmental effects, resources at risk, identification of sensitive sites, and the evaluation of mitigation measures. This might involve complex tradeoffs associated with natural resource protection priorities and shoreline cleanup strategies. The contractor shall evaluate the most effective combination of response technologies for protecting sensitive resources including mechanical countermeasures, chemical countermeasures, bioremediation, in-situ burning, and natural recovery. Examples of products include shoreline protection and cleanup manuals, environmental risk assessments for port or area contingency plans, and Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps. ESI mapping represents a significant component of this task. The method used for ESI mapping shall conform to the Environmental Sensitivity Index Guidelines - Version 3.0 (including all updates) published by NOAA in March 2002. Should the Government modify these guidelines in the future, the contractor shall comply with the most current version for ESI mapping activities. Minimum Qualifications: Each person designated for a labor category is required to have the minimum education/background/experience as required below. 1. Program Manager – responsible for administrative supervision of contract provisions including task orders from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, cost accounting, project scheduling, and completion of deliverables. Qualifications: the Program Manager shall have demonstrated managerial capacity; specifically fiscal management of activities similar to those specified in this Statement of Work. 2. Principal Investigator – primarily responsible for scientific and technical aspects of project design and implementation. Experience will include planning, conducting, and supervising projects of major significance related to environmental hazard assessment. Additionally the individual shall demonstrate the ability to provide technical advice and direction to other professionals. Qualifications: at a minimum the Principal Investigator shall hold either a M.S. degree (or equivalent) plus 12 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. plus 4 years of related experience. The individual shall have technical experience or training in coastal biology, coastal geology, aquatic toxicology, environmental chemistry, oceanography, or other disciplines directly related to the requirements of this contract. The Principal Investigator may also be designated as the Program Manager. 3. Senior Scientist (Level 3) – responsible for scientific and technical aspects of project design and implementation. Experience should include planning, conducting, and supervising projects of major significance related to environmental hazard assessment. An ability to provide technical advice and direction to other professionals should be demonstrated. Qualifications: at a minimum Senior Scientists shall hold a M.S. degree (or equivalent) plus 8 years of related experience or a Ph.D. plus 3 years of related experience. The individual shall have technical experience or training in coastal biology, coastal geology, aquatic toxicology, environmental chemistry, oceanography, or other disciplines directly related to and commensurate with the requirements of this contract. 4. Investigators (Levels 1or 2) – conduct work specified or directed by the Principal Investigator or Senior Scientists. Personnel shall have demonstrated experience in the following tasks: translating technical guidance received from supervisors into usable data applicable to the assignment; coordinating the activities of other technical personnel; and performing varied assignments that require originality and ingenuity. Qualifications: Investigators (Level 2) shall have a M.S degree, or a B.S. degree (or equivalent) plus 3 to 8 years of experience directly related to the requirements of this contract. Investigators (Level 1) shall hold a B.S. degree (or equivalent) plus 0 to 3 years related experience. It is anticipated that an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract may be awarded as a result of any solicitation issued for this project. The period of performance will be one base period (beginning approximately August 1, 2012) with four one-year option periods. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 541620 with a size standard of $7M. All contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). In addition, completion of the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) is required. NOTE: THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded on the basis of responses received to this notice. Firms with the capabilities to perform the work shall provide a response that includes, but is not be limited to: (1) the contractor's name, address, point of contact, telephone number, DUNS Number, CCR Cage Number, business type, socio-economic status and size, i.e., small, large, non-profit, educational, contractor's General Services Administration, Federal Supply Schedule (GSA, FSS) contract number (if applicable), etc., (2) a brief narrative and documentation to support the contractor's personnel capability, experience, expertise and the personnel qualifications that meet or exceed the minimum qualifications listed above in addition to the organizational capabilities to meet the requirements herein, (3) a brief description of previous and current contracts performed within the past three years which are similar in scope to the requirements listed herein, including a reference name of Government or commercial organization, contract number, point of contact name and phone number or email address, and short description of the services provided and software used, and (4) provide the names and business size of any potential teaming arrangement and/or subcontractors. The response should be in sufficient detail to permit evaluation and consideration by the Government. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, to restrict the project to small businesses, a socio-economic group, or to GSA, FSS contractors. Any response that does not include this information will not be considered. The Government will review each response to determine if the contractor has the experience, knowledge, and capability to perform the services as specified above. DETAILED INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS NOTED BELOW BY 2:00 PM LOCAL SEATTLE TIME (PST), FEBRUARY 10, 2012. Email Address: Sharon.S.Kent@noaa.gov. Questions of any nature must be addressed in writing to the email address noted above as NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE HONORED.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f77fdd1f05512bfc595f18252e1ef709&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/27/12
SPONSOR: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Region Acquisition Division, 7600 Sand Point Way, Northeast, Seattle, Washington 98115-6349
PUBLICATION DATE: January 29, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3718

S--HAZARDOUS / CHEMO WASTE (PRESOL)
SOL: VA26312R0179
DUE: 022112
POC: Justin Rose, justin.rose@va.gov.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MiVAMC618/MiVAMC618/VA26312R0179/listing.html
NAICS: 562211. 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The contractor shall provide hazardous, dual, and universal waste disposal services, emergency spill response services, lab pack services and removal of non-hazardous chemical waste from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Systems in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located within Minnesota and Wisconsin. Services shall be provided during 1 April 2012 through 31 March 2013, with two (2) optional year renewals for the periods 1 April 2013 through 31 March 2014, and from 1 April 2014 through 31 March 2015. Renewal of Option Years is subject to availability of the next fiscal year funding-FAR 52.232-19. A. Requirements and Scope: The VA intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to a qualified firm with the capability and capacity to provide hazardous, dual, and universal waste disposal services, lab packs and removal of non-hazardous chemical waste from Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and CBOCs located within Minnesota and Wisconsin in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations. Services shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, analysis, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, disposal and support services required to categorize, package, transport, document and dispose of hazardous, dual, and universal wastes from all above mentioned facilities. The Contractor and the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) from the from Minneapolis HCS, St. Cloud HCS, and CBOCs located within Minnesota and Wisconsin will arrange for a routine (non-emergency) service for each facility based upon volume. This will occur on a weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly or other periodic basis depending on rate of generation. The successful offeror must possess the necessary technical expertise and resources required by this solicitation in order to be considered for contract award. The minimal needs that the government will accept for performance of these services are outlined the Licenses and Permits and Section 5.2, FAR Clause 52.212-2 entitled, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jan 1999). B. RECORDKEEPING / REPORTS: Contractor shall have a centralized waste tracking system that is exportable to the VA system via a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The centralized tracking system will include a centralized database for all waste characterizations and determinations, hazardous waste manifests, universal bill of lading for universal wastes, methods of final (end) disposal, final (end) disposal sites, monthly, quarterly and annual waste generation reports by facility, training records, and a tracking system for hazardous materials spills. The contractor will be responsible for providing a database that will be able to generate reports on hazardous waste activities, waste characterization profiles, annual generation by facility and other information necessary for the successful operation and management of a hazardous waste management program. This will be readily exported to a format such as Microsoft Excel. C. INSPECTIONS: The contract will include twice weekly inspections and movement of wastes from all satellite accumulation areas at the Minneapolis HCS. The accumulation areas will be inspected according to the guidelines provided by the County/State in which the facility resides. The inspection checklist will be made available electronically to the facility and reports generated to identify problem areas by facility, satellite accumulation area, by date or other fields deemed appropriate. The inspection at the Minneapolis HCS shall be performed every Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning utilizing a checklist designed by the COTR. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the checklist, setting up new containers, changing out full/close to expiration containers, cleaning of the containers and providing a copy of the checklist prior to leaving. This contract will not include the disposal of infectious, bio-hazardous, radiological, or pathological waste with the exception of dual (chemical and infectious combined) waste. This will be an Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery Contract. SEE THE NOTICE POSTED AT FBO.GOV FOR THE DETAILS OF THIS SOLICITATION.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=aaee3f3125837146e0b8995ee28f5ccb&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/27/12
SPONSOR: Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VAMC, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VA Midwest Health Care System
PUBLICATION DATE: January 29, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3718

START IV (SRCSGT)
SOL: SSS-R5-12-START4
DUE: 022312
POC: Sara Losos, (312) 886-6565, losos.sara@epa.gov; Thomas Harrison, 312-353-2030, Harrison.Thomas@epa.gov.
POP: 77 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/EPA/OAM/MMC-10J/SSS-R5-12-START4/listing.html
NAICS: 562910. Green Cleanup requirements and evaluation information -- Draft SOW for new START IV based upon START III SOW. This is only a sources sought announcement published for market research purposes. Submitted information will assist Region 5, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with internal acquisition planning relative to set-aside decisions, and or an appropriate level of completion and/or small business subcontracting goals. THIS IS NOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND ANY FOLLOW-UP REQUESTS. No telephone calls requesting a solicitation will be accepted or acknowledged. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to determine the availability of small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, veteran owned small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, etc., capable of meeting the requirements of the attached performance work statement (PWS), as applicable for nationally consistent advisory and assistance to EPA On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) and other federal officials implementing EPA responsibilities under the national response system for the Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) class of contracts. These services primarily support the Emergency Response Branches in the Superfund Division at the Region 5, EPA. The contractor shall be prepared to provide scientific/technical support and align its activities with EPA activities to protect human health and the environment. The primary performance of work will be conducted within Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI); however, contractors may need to respond to unforeseen national responses and be able to perform outside the region. In times of national response, the additional areas of response may include any of the 44 U.S. states, District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The contractor shall be able to maintain a 24 hour, seven day a week, and year-round response capability to EPA needs within the region as well as outside the region on a backup regional, cross regional, national, and international response. The successful contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, materials, equipment, and services in support of the responsibilities and efforts delineated by the PWS. A draft PWS is attached for your information; this document is not in final form and is subject to change. Contractors shall have extensive experience in investigating, restoring and directly supporting the restoration of a contaminated environment. Activities are described in the PWS and include, but are not limited to: preliminary assessments, site inspections, testing, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluation and costs analysis, enforcement support, human health/health ecological risk assessments, and cost recovery. A business does not need to have all the capabilities to perform the entire tasks listed within the SOW but would need to demonstrate how they would cover all the tasks. A business may submit its qualifications based on a teaming arrangement with other business(es). In Region 5, approximately 90% of the projected work will be Response Activities under the Technical Requirements of the PWS. For more information, please visit the following link: http://www.epa.gov/oamsrpod/ersc/start/index.htm. It is anticipated that the ONE contract will be an Advisory and Assistance, Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) type contract starting around February 2013 with a 48-month base period, and three (3), 24-month award term options. Work will be ordered through the issuance of task orders. The estimated maximum potential value is $130 million over the life of the contract. The applicable primary NAICS code is 562910, Environmental Remediation Services, with a small business size standard of 500 employees; smaller sub-component NAICS codes include 541620 Environmental Consulting Services with a small business size standard of $7 Million; and 541330 Engineering Services with a small business size standard of $4.5 Million. For more information on size standards under this NAICS code and the Small Business Administration (SBA) small business standards visit: http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/contracting/contracting-of ficials/eligibility-size-standards ANY INTERESTED FIRM shall give a brief description of their ability to satisfy all the requirements of the PWS, and shall provide five references of relevance (within the past five (5) years) or currently being performed, which specifically demonstrates the contractor's ability to successfully satisfy the requirements. Firms shall also provide point of contact information (name, title, telephone number, and email address) where available for the efforts cited above. Limit responses to 4 pages = 2 physically double-sided papers. Firms shall also provide specific details about personnel capabilities, current equipment, or methods of obtaining the necessary equipment, office locations (indicate how your company can respond to the various locations within the required timeframes as listed in the PWS), and quality assurance procedures currently in place. Specific details shall also describe simultaneous responses to a site assessment in Minnesota and Ohio (including how you would staff), and emergency response in the upper peninsula of Michigan, a removal in Indiana, and a PRP oversight in Wisconsin. Responses to this sources sought shall include a list of key personnel who would perform key tasks; such as responses requiring the appropriate levels of personal protection equipment; a list of necessary equipment in good working condition and trained staff to operation equipment; and the ability to support the Regional Response Centers and Emergency Response Notification System (NRNS) during spills/releases, and periods of multiple emergencies disasters, and terrorist acts. This includes support for Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and Disaster Field Offices under the Federal Response Plan (FRP) and National Contingency Plan (NCP). Limit responses to 12 pages = 6 physically double-sided pages. Social and Environmental submission requirements: potential contractors shall provide their size status for the above referenced NAICS, (i.e. large, small) and whether or not they are a certified HUB Zone, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, veteran, service-disabled veteran-owned, or 8(a) small businesses concern. The EPA reserves the right to set this action aside for small businesses. If a business submits a response based upon teaming arrangements, it must be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 9.601. If a response to this sources sought intends on forming a teaming arrangement, then this shall be clearly identified with details listing each firm's capability. Contractors shall describe their ability to meet the Sustainable/Green requirements in the attachment of the PWS entitled, START IV Greening Clean-Ups. Submissions of additional sustainable practices are encouraged. Limit responses to 4 pages = 2 physically double-sided papers. Responses should be submitted either as a hard copy or electronically with font sizes no smaller than 12 point and on standard 8-1/2" x 11" size paper. Maximum page submission should not exceed 20 double sided pages. The maximum page limit is 20 pages. Electronic submissions shall be in a PDF format and less than 10MB as email boxes in our office have limited capabilities; therefore, it is advised to submit electronic responses 24 hours in advance and verifying electronic submissions were received. Submit responses to both Thomas Harrison and Sara Losos, either to the address below or via the following email addresses: Harrison.Thomas@epa.gov and losos.sara@epa.gov. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN COB ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b69d900dfd847f16a192ef67bb18bfad&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/26/12
SPONSOR: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Acquisition Management, Region V, Acquisition and Assistance Section (MMC-10J), 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago Illinois, 60604
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3717

DILLON SITE ASSESSMENT (PRESOL)
SOL: AG-82X9-S-12-0023
DUE: 022712
POC: Malinda Jiminez, Contract Specialist, mrjiminez@fs.fed.us, 970-295-6683, Fax: 970-295-6699; John Acha, Contracting Officer, jacha@fs.fed.us, 970-945-3269.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FS/82X9/AG-82X9-S-12-0023/listing.html
NAICS: 541620. This is a new project for environmental site assessment for administrative site (1 parcels) located on Dillon Ranger District for the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest located in Region Two. This project will consist of one (1) firm fixed price award. A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dillon Ranger District Office, 680 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne Colorado. Details of this meeting will be included in the solicitation. The pre-proposal is NOT mandatory. All participants must RSVP by February 10, 2012, by contacting John Acha at 970-945-3269. This will be the only site visit allowed. If you plan on attending please contact Mr. Acha with your telephone number and email in the event the date has to be changed do to poor weather conditions. THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. The anticipated date for issuance of the solicitation is on or around January 26, 2012. The due date will be identified on the solicitation. The solicitation will be available for free download at www.fbo.gov. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted, in writing, to John Acha at jacha@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 970-945-3286 no later than February 16, 2012. All Offerors shall be registered to the Central Contractor's Registry (CCR) in accordance to FAR 52.204-7 to be considered responsive to this solicitation. All Offerors must be registered in ORCA in accordance to FAR 52.204-8 to be considered responsive to this solicitation. All Offerors must respond to all evaluation criteria in Section M of the solicitation to be considered responsive to this solicitation. Offerors to fail to meet these three criteria will not be considered in the Technical Evaluation of offers.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d3455d25f0f2896b6aa927efba65c901&tab=core&_cview=1
Posted: 01/26/12
SPONSOR: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-2 Rocky Mountain Region, 740 Simms Street, Regional Office, Golden, Colorado 80401
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3717

Y--ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IN CRAWLSPACE AT NORTHAMPTON VAMC (PRESOL)
SOL: VA24112R0290
DUE: 022712
POC: Karla Rotondo, Contract Specialist, (401)459-4760x1558, Karla.Rotondo@va.gov.
NAICS: 562910. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary for the demolition and removal of existing asbestos for crawlspace abatement and sealing membrane installation at the Northampton VAMC. The construction cost range for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. The applicable NAICS code is 562910 and the size standard is $14.0 million. Award will be based on the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors will include price related factors as well as technical factor of management approach and past performance. The solicitation package will be available issued on February 06, 2012. THE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2012 AT 12:00. All relevant solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings, may be accessed for download on the date of issue at the following website: http://www.fbo.gov. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted solely to this web site. It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify the number of amendments issued. This solicitation will be set aside for Small Businesses. All SDVOSBs and VOSBs must be certified in Vet Biz as an SDVOSB or VOSB. All offerors must ensure registration in CCR is current and accurate.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=91aace3811e6ec959dad3abb14f75399&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/24/12
SPONSOR: Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence VAMC, 830 Chalkstone Avenue; Providence RI 02908
PUBLICATION DATE: January 26, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3715

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES DLA DISP SVCS LEWIS-MCCHORD (PRESOL)
SOL: SP450012R0011
DUE: 030212
POC: Cathy Keith, cathy.keith@dla.mil, 269-961-7008, Fax: 269-961-4417.
NAICS: 562211. This solicitation is for removal, transportation, and disposal/recycling services for RCRA/State-Regulated, Non-Regulated Hazardous Waste, PCBs, and Compressed Gas Cylinders, and associated management services for military and US Coast Guard installations in Washington and Oregon, served by DLA Disposition Services Joint Base Lewis-McChord. An Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Contract with an 18-month base period and two 18-month option periods is anticipated. Option pricing will be evaluated prior to award. This solicitation is unrestricted and is being solicited under commercial services procedures.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=2490dcdee4c0229a8a0cab0175fb6294&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/25/12
SPONSOR: Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, DLA Disposition Services, Federal Center, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037-3092
PUBLICATION DATE: January 27, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3716

PUMPING, CONTAINERIZATION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF BULK LIQUIDS (PRESOL)
SOL: SP450012R0005
DUE: 030612
POC: Cathy Keith, Contracting Officer, cathy.keith@dla.mil, 269-961-7008, Fax: 269-961-4417.
POP: San Diego and Imperial Counties, San Diego, California.
NAICS: 562211 -- Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. Pumping, containerization, transportation and disposal of bulk liquids for various Naval activities in San Diego, CA area. Contractor will be required to dispose of bulk liquids on-site but may be required to transport and dispose at other local bases or a facility on the DLA Disposition Services Qualified TSDF Listing.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=bad5af75a229eb39896c1c24a011c59f&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/27/12
SPONSOR: Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, DLA Disposition Services, Federal Center 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037-3092
PUBLICATION DATE: January 29, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3718

Y--ASBESTOS/ MOLD/ LEAD ABATEMENT IDIQ (PRESOL)
SOL: VA24512R0095
DUE: 031612
POC: Angela L. Burger, Contract Specialist, angela.burger@va.gov.
NAICS: 562910. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), is seeking prime contractor construction services to provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, travel and supervision for an asbestos Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity contract at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV. This procurement is 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Task orders may include, but are not limited to, asbestos, mold, and lead abatement, preparing work areas for building operations, demolition and abatement of asbestos containing building materials, performing work for the restoration of those areas with new non-asbestos containing materials. The maximum cumulative cost under any resultant contract shall not exceed $1.4 million dollars, which is for one year after receipt of award. Minimum for each task order is $3,000.00. Maximum for each task order shall not exceed $250,000.00. Estimated construction cost range is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The firm must be a General Construction firm approved under
NAICS: 562910, size standard: $14 million. Prospective contractors must be registered and current in the following websites: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov, http://www.ccr.gov, and https://orca.bpn.gov to be eligible for award. Only SDVOSB Firms currently verified in the Veterans Information Pages (VIP) at www.vetbiz.gov are eligible to submit bids. SDVOSB firms that submit proposals on SDVOSB set-asides that are not listed on VIP will be deemed nonresponsive. Solicitation documents will be available on or about February 13, 2012. All proposals are due by 1:00 p.m. local time March 13, 2012 at the VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Services VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Ave., Building 308B (Conference Room) Martinsburg, WV. The procurement is subject to availability of funds.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d420ee10fe269bce5156145a39640f75&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/26/12
SPONSOR: Department of Veterans Affairs, Martinsburg VAMC, VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office; 510 Butler Avenue, Building 308B; Martinsburg WV 25405
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3717

DOD STTR PROGRAM 12012.A (PRESOL)
SOL: DoDSTTR2012-A
DUE: 032812
POC: Ayla-Rebeka Brooks, ayla-rebeka.brooks@whs.mil, 703-545-1701; Michael Murtha, Contracting Officer, michael.murtha@whs.mil, 703-545-1253.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/WHS/REF/DoDSTTR2012-A/listing.html
NAICS: 541712. Small high-technology firms and research institutions are encouraged to jointly submit proposals to DoD for high quality cooperative research and development to solve the defense-related scientific or engineering problems set forth in the solicitation, especially those concepts that also have high potential for commercialization in the private sector. The 2012.A STTR Solicitation will be publicly released on the DoD SBIR/STTR Web site (http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/solicitations/sttr2012A/index.shtml) on January 26, 2012. The 2012.A STTR Solicitation will open for receipt of proposals on February 28, 2012 and will close at 6:00 A.M. EASTERN TIME, March 28, 2012. Three DoD components will participate in the 2012.A STTR Solicitation - Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The solicitation lists all the R&D topics under which DoD is seeking proposals, and also contains detailed information on the parameters of the STTR program and how to submit a proposal. Small firms and research institutions apply first for a phase I award not to exceed $100,000 and 12 months, to test the scientific, technical, and commercial merit of a particular concept. If phase I proves successful, the firm may be invited to apply for a phase II award not to exceed $750,000 for up to 24 months, to further develop the concept. Proposals must be submitted via the DoD SBIR/STTR Web site at(http://www.dodsbir.net/submission) following the instructions contained in the solicitation, including the instructions specified in the solicitation for the DoD component to which you are applying. Among the dozens of topics listed are several that potentially are applicable to environmental technology uses: **A12a-T005: On-Demand Energy Activated Liquid Decontaminants and Cleaning Solutions--A liquid system for immediate decontamination of equipment contaminated with chemical and biological warfare agents using energy activated processes. **A12a-T014: High-Performance Planar Semiconductor Gas Sensors--A new class of ambient-temperature, high-sensitivity, semiconductor gas-phase sensors for chemical and biological sensing based on the electronic transduction of surface-based probe-target affinity reactions. **A12a-T016: Non-linear laser wave mixing for trace detection of explosive vapors. **A12a-T021: Sub-wavelength THz-frequency spectrometer at room temperature for analysis of trace quantities of biological, chemical and explosive agents. **MDA12-T003: Innovative technologies for high-performance infrared detectors. See the notice at FBO.gov for additional information.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=716a7bfe3ee71c7abc4f79516e284ca7&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/26/12
SPONSOR: Other Defense Agencies, Washington Headquarters Services, WHS, Acquisition Directorate, 2521 S. Clark St, Ste 2000 Arlington, VA; 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3717

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY - REAL-TIME INTERFEROMETRIC FIBER OPTIC BRAGG GRATING SENSORS (SNOTE)
SOL: TTO0951
DUE: 060112
POC: Sean Sullivan, Media Specialist, 757-864-5055, Fax 757-864-8101, sean.d.sullivan@nasa.gov.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/NASA/LaRC/OPDC20220/TTO0951/listing.html
NAICS: 927110. NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA, solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. THE TECHNOLOGY: NASA Langley has demonstrated a powerful technique for real-time fiber optic sensing.This patent pending technology combines a compact in-fiber interferometric network with distributed fiber optic Bragg grating sensors to enable real-time physical monitoring with high accuracy and resolution. The technology offers the ability to simultaneously measure hundreds of discreet fiber sensors without the need for slow and complex data processing. NASA developed the technology to enable real-time monitoring of structural and environmental conditions for vehicle health monitoring. The versatility of this technique offers broad utility in applications where high sensor counts and real-time monitoring of physical parameters are required. The use of fiber optic-based sensors has enabled robust, low-cost, intrinsically safe measurement of physical parameters like stress, temperature, pressure, and the presence of certain chemicals. Fiber optic sensors can be used for single point detection or, in the case of Bragg grating sensors that are written along the length of a fiber, distributed sensing for large area monitoring. However, the use of distributed Bragg grating sensors usually involves a compromise between the highly desirable characteristics of fast data acquisition, high sensor counts, and high resolution. The new NASA Real-Time Interferometric Fiber Optic Bragg Grating Sensor technology eliminates that compromise. The new NASA system modifies existing NASA Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometry technology (NASA patents US#5,798,521 and US#6,566,648) to eliminate the need for massive data storage, complex algorithm manipulation, and the inherent limitations tied to processor speeds. By constructing a location-matched oscillator to each discrete sensor grating, each Bragg grating spectra can be demodulated and peak-detected without the need for complex digital processing. The resulting system allows hundreds of distributed sensors to be interrogated in real time, which is essential for immediate event detection in safety-critical systems. To express interest in this opportunity, please respond to Sean Sullivan, ResearchTriangle International (RTI), at NASA Langley Research Center, Strategic Relationships Office (SRSO), 17 West Taylor St., Mail Stop 218, Building 1212, Room 110 Hampton, Virginia, E-mail: Sean.D.Sullivan@NASA.gov or phone: 757-864-5055. Responses should be submitted by June 1, 2012. Please indicate the date and title of the FBO notice and include your company and contact information. RTI is responsible for aggregating and acknowledging all responses. These responses are provided to members of NASA Langleys Innovative Partnerships Office within the SRO for the purpose of promoting public awareness of our technology products, and conducting preliminary market research to determine public interest in and potential for future licensing opportunities. If direct licensing interest results from this posting, SRO will follow the formal licensing process of posting in the Federal Register as required. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this Notice.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=699518f99101a4c58cd2fe40ba076ca5&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/20/12
SPONSOR: NASA/Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 12, Industry Assistance Office, Hampton,VA 23681-0001
PUBLICATION DATE: January 22, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3711

2012 DHS S&T LRBAA (PRESOL)
SOL: DHSS-TLRBAA12-07
DUE: 123112
POC: Jenista Featherstone, Contracting Officer, Jenista.Featherstone@dhs.gov, (202) 254-6852, Fax: (202) 254-6911.
NAICS: 541712. This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016. A separate Request for Proposals (RFP) or other Solicitation document will not be issued. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate will not issue paper copies of this Announcement. DHS S&T reserves the right to select for award and fund all, some, or none of the Full Proposals submitted under this Announcement. Multiple awards are anticipated to be issued under this Announcement. No funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs will be allowed. Proposal materials submitted under this Announcement will not be returned. Depending on proposal Markings, DHS S&T will adhere to FAR policy on handling proprietary information. It is the policy of DHS S&T to treat all submissions as "Source Selection Information" and "For Official Use Only." The Chemical and Biological Division is seeking new methods for analyses and countermeasures, including improved characterization and prioritization of threats, innovative or revolutionary methods for surveillance and detection for early attack warning that minimize exposure and speed treatment of victims, new forensic methods to support attribution, and novel concepts for decontamination and restoration, agro-defense, and food defense. Explosives Countermeasures needed include the detection, mitigation, and response to explosive threats, particularly trace, standoff, and advanced detection of explosives.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fd7681bfcc57bae4d443fce6710279b7&tab=core&_cview=1
Posted: 01/26/12
SPONSOR: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement Operations, Washington, DC 20528
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3717

DILLON SITE ASSESSMENT (PRESOL)
SOL: AG-82X9-S-12-0023
POC: Malinda Jiminez, 970-295-6683, mrjiminez@fs.fed.us; John Acha, 970-945-3269, jacha@fs.fed.us.
POP: Dillon Ranger District Office, 680 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, Colorado 80498.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FS/82X9/AG-82X9-S-12-0023/listing.html
NAICS: 541620. This is a new project for environmental site assessment for administrative site (1 parcels) located on Dillon Ranger District for the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest located in Region Two. This project will consist of one (1) firm fixed price award. A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dillon Ranger District Office, 680 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, Colorado. Details of this meeting will be included in the solicitation. The pre-proposal is NOT mandatory. All participants must RSVP by February 10, 2012, by contacting John Acha at 970-945-3269. This will be the only site visit allowed. If you plan on attending please contact Mr. Acha with your telephone number and email in the event the date has to be changed due to poor weather conditions. This is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. The anticipated date for issuance of the solicitation is on or around January 26, 2012. The due date will be identified on the solicitation. The solicitation will be available for free download at www.fbo.gov. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted, in writing, to John Acha at jacha@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 970-945-3286 no later than February 16, 2012. All Offerors shall be registered to the Central Contractor's Registry (CCR) in accordance to FAR 52.204-7 to be considered responsive to this solicitation. All Offerors must be registered in ORCA in accordance to FAR 52.204-8 to be considered responsive to this solicitation. All Offerors must respond to all evaluation criteria in Section M of the solicitation to be considered responsive to this solicitation. Offerors to fail to meet these three criteria will not be considered in the Technical Evaluation of offers.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5c46d2a91ffec46bdca984b1e562957f&tab=core&_cview=0
Posted: 01/26/12
SPONSOR: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-2 Rocky Mountain Region, 740 Simms Street, Regional Office, Golden, Colorado 80401
PUBLICATION DATE: January 28, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3717

REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS AT UNITED STATES PENITENTIARY (USP) MARION, IL. (PRESOL)
SOL: IFBP04091200001
POC: Gregory M. Formella, Contracting Officer, gformella@bop.gov, 972-352-4307.
WEB: FBO.gov Permalink at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOJ/BPR/70032/IFBP04091200001/listing.html
NAICS: 562910. THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT BIDS. THIS NOTICE WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 DAYS PRIOR TO POSTING OF THE SOLICITATION. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) anticipates issuance of solicitation IFBP04091200001 for the award of a firm fixed-price contract for removal of asbestos at United States Penitentiary (USP) Marion, IL. USP Marion is a federal correctional facility located at 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959. The project consists of furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor for the complete work. The work is required within the confines of the secure perimeter specifically within building #13, Food Service crawl space, and building #22, Facilities crawl space. This work will require the removal of approximately 5400 linear feet of asbestos insulated covered pipe and elbows. All work will be located in the tunnels and crawl spaces under each of the buildings. The performance period for the project will be 119 calendar days from issuance of notice to proceed. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.204, the magnitude of the project is between $100,000 and $250,000. THE SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 13, 2012. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions. All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action. The NAICS code for this requirement is 562910 with a small business size standard of $14 million. Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered at www.ccr.gov and http://orca.bpn.gov. Any prospective bidder's ORCA registration must include the applicable NAICS code (562910) for this acquisition. Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. THIS IS A 100 PERCENT SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.
CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=bd1905c0a323cfeb3be11505c8a62224&_cview=0
Posted: 01/27/12
SPONSOR: Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office (FAO), U. S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex, 346 Marine Forces Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
PUBLICATION DATE: January 29, 2012
ISSUE: FBO-3718

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