B--Sediment Gravity Core Analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC), intends to award of a non-competitive indefinite quantity contract to Woodrow Geosciences of Point Richmond, CA for non-personal services to undertake the description, analysis and interpretation of sediment gravity cores obtained in both northern and southern San Francisco Bay from 1990 to present; and to collect samples and perform heavy metal analysis on sediment samples collect in San Francisco Bay within the last year. This work will be performed by a professional scientist and the focus of this work will be on the following: (1) Visually describe cores for texture, physical, biogenic, deformational sedimentary features and develop core logs from descriptions for permanent archive and a technical report; (2) Digitally photograph the cores and generate images for permanent archive and technical report; (3) Compile core logs, core photos, and all relevant information into an interpretive technical report; (4) Assist with collection of sediment grab samples in San Francisco Bay; (5) Perform heavy metals analysis on samples; and (6) Compile heavy metal analysis and interpretations into a technical report. These services are required on an intermittent and part-time, hourly basis over a two year period. The estimated hours are indefinite, but estimated at a maximum of approximately 450 hours per year (900 hours maximum total over the two year period). Woodrow Geosciences will provide a highly trained, professional geologist with a specialization in sedimentology. This contractor has conducted sedimentologic research, using both sediment cores and outcrops, and associated laboratory analyses and has published numerous research technical papers in scientifically referenced publications. Additionally, this contractor has performed specialized research on lakes, estuaries, and marine environments and is a registered professional geologist (Pennsylvania). This contractor has worked on previous sedimentary gravity cores from San Francisco and has developed specific techniques and methods that are required for this description and analysis of cores and for consistency to add to the existing record. There are no other known sources that possess the unique and essential technical and scientific qualifications to perform these services. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, "Acquisition of Commercial Items." In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(15)(i), other responsible sources that believe they can meet the requirement described above may submit a capability statement no later than the closing date of this announcement which will be considered by the USGS. All responses must be in writing, by e-mail to the Contracting Officer at [email protected]. This notice and any resulting solicitation or contract conforms to the requirements in place through FAC 2005-69, Effective 03 September 2013. NAICS-541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.