S--START 3 - Warehouse - R10

R10 - Warehouse Equipment Services; Solicitation #PR-R7-05-10438 NAICS 493190 - Other Warehousing and Storage The United States Environmental Protection Agency in Region 10 has a requirement for equipment management and warehouse services for emergency and counter terrorism response equipment to support the 24 hour per day, 7 day per week (24/7) response capabilities of EPA's On Scene Coordinators. Region 10 includes the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Warehouse facilities are anticipated to be in Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, and Anchorage, Alaska. Objectives of this contract include operation/management of central warehouse facilities, provide timely access on a 24/7 basis, management of equipment/materials through an electronic data inventory system and maintain all equipment in a state of readiness. Contractors will provide the necessary labor services related to equipment and materials management. The resultant contract is anticipated to be a Fixed Rate for Services, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract which will have a one year base and four (4) one year award terms. Each award term will be earned on performance. This requirement is set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB). The RFP, amendments and other information related to this procurement will be posted on FedBizOpps and the EPA Office of Acquisition Management website at the following URL: http//www.epa.gov/oam/regions. The Request for Proposal is anticipated to be posted on or before September 30, 2006. Technical proposals will be required. Award will be made on a "Best Value" basis. EPA Point of Contact: Phyllis Carrasco, Contracting Officer; Phone: (913) 551-7349; e-mail: [email protected]