Conduct Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Testing

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is issued by the US Coast Guard Regional Support Team – Southwest (RST-SW) for a "Conduct Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Testing" project. This is a total (100%) small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, with a size standard of $19 million. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

• Conduct Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Testing.

• Performance must be coordinated within 14 calendar days after award and completed within 60 calendar days after receiving award.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) details specific tasks and locations for testing.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 10 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) for commencement, and 60 days after NTP for completion.

• Offers must be valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email (9MB limit per email).

• Technical approach must describe how materials, personnel, and equipment will be used to complete SOW tasks.

• Pricing must include a detailed breakdown of costs.

• Offerors must submit no more than three (3) examples of past performance within the last 5 years, similar in size and scope.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced offer that is evaluated as acceptable across all evaluation criteria.

• Evaluation criteria include technical approach, pricing, and past performance.

• Total (100%) small business set aside.

• Offerors must be registered at SAM.gov at the time of offer submittal.

• Offerors interested in a site visit must notify the contracting officer immediately.

• One site visit will be hosted at each performance location.

• Scheduled site visits are listed in Section L, with specific dates, times, and points of contact.

• Participants must complete a Base Access List form by specified deadlines.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses related to construction, labor standards, payment, representations and certifications, and the Buy American Act.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is attached and provides detailed requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet intended for listing individuals requiring base access. It serves as a form for submitting access requests, likely for personnel visiting or working on a military installation.

• NAME (MUST MATCH ID): Last Name, First Name
• Date of Birth (mmddyyyy)
• Company/Organization (Prime)
• Company/Organization (Sub)
• Visit date (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Destination
• Sponsor Name
• Sponsor Contact Number (xxx) xxx-xxxx

This attachment is crucial for any bidder whose personnel will require access to a military installation as part of performing the contract. Bidders must carefully review the required fields and ensure they can accurately provide all necessary information for their personnel to obtain base access. Failure to complete this form correctly or in a timely manner could impact the ability of personnel to perform contract duties.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure asbestos and lead-based paint sampling and testing services to support design development for future projects at various US Coast Guard units throughout California.

• Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for testing.

• Collect at least one sample for every different material at each identified location.

• Minimize disturbances to unit operations and ensure sampling locations are inconspicuous.

• Submit a proposed sampling schedule within 14 days of contract award.

• Provide final written test results and sample location details within 14 days of sample collection completion.

• Clean up all work areas daily and restore them to their original condition.

• Dispose of waste materials off-installation in accordance with industry standards and environmental regulations.

• Work to be performed between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise authorized.

• Detailed written test results and a map or description of sample locations to be provided within 14 days of sampling completion.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental protection, lead, and asbestos handling (EPA and OSHA).

• Various US Coast Guard unit locations throughout California (specific locations detailed in the document).

• Contractor vehicles must have valid registration and insurance; operators must have a valid driver's license.

• All contractor personnel shall have valid photo identification.

• Government will provide electricity, parking, and laydown area as available; bathroom facilities will not be provided.

• Contractor shall provide all materials necessary to complete the work.