Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Needed

Special studies and analysis - not R&D
NAICS Code:
221 -- Utilities/221310 -- Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

This is a PRESOLICITATION notice. The solicitation will be available on or around 11/10/2015, on www.fbo.gov, under solicitation number: 15-102-SOL-00020. 

A sources sought notice was posted on 11 August 2015 on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) to conduct market research. Responses were due on 25 August 2015. Based upon the responses received, it is determined that the solicitation be advertised as total Small Business Set Aside. 


The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) is 221310 and the annual size standard is $27.5 million.


NARRATIVE:


In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.205, Indian Health Services is conducting a Pre-solicitation notice to provide all labor, supervision, materials, supplies and incidentals to meet the requirements as to be provided in the solicitation for national assessment of the costs associated with operating and maintaining drinking water and wastewater disposal utilities owned and operated by American Indians (AI) and Alaska Native Villages (ANV).


PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:


The period of performance is approximately 12 months from the date of award. The contract would consist of a Base Year Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and an Option year CLIN. The Option Year CLIN would be unilaterally exercised by the Government.


ACQUISITION STRATEGY:


This procurement will be based in accordance with FAR Part 15-101-2 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.


AWARD INFORMATION: The RFP when issued will result in the award of a single contract. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed-price contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on Low Price Technically Acceptable:


Factor 1: Technical Approach: Cover letter. Describe how the offeror intends to meet the requirements for successful execution of the subject project. Size of shall not exceed five (5) written narrative single sided 8