B--Soil Contaminant Analysis

The United States Geological Survey intends to make a noncompetitive award in accordance with FAR 13.5 Test Program for Commercial Items, to W L Gore & Associates for contaminant analysis of soil samples, to be delivered to Columbia, South Carolina. W L Gore & Associates is the only known source for the following reasons: it is the sole patent holder on GORE-TEX soil-gas method which is required by the USGS for contaminant analysis. No other entity is known to possess this unique set of capabilities and assets. The period of performance for the contract will be from the date of award through 03/30/2012. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation no later than 04/28/2011 which shall be considered by the agency. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will be made on or about November 04/29/2011. The NAICS code is 541380. Questions must be submitted in writing to Daniel Galvin at [email protected] (reference G11PS00366 in the subject line) or called in at 703-648-7397.