Air Quality Permit Support - Mobile Incinerators
ID: 12639525Q0087Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND LEGAL SUPPORT (F115)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d24495d6afe5412fbb4c5dc5ad560c0d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking contractors to provide Air Quality Permit Support services for mobile incinerators and cremation units. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure compliance with air quality regulations during animal disease outbreaks, particularly in response to threats like African Swine Fever, by obtaining necessary permits and identifying regulatory exemptions across all U.S. states and Puerto Rico. This initiative is crucial for maintaining environmental standards while enabling rapid deployment of incineration units in national animal health emergencies. Interested contractors should contact Linda Washington at linda.w.washington@usda.gov or call 301-357-4973 for further details, and must adhere to the solicitation guidelines, including SAM registration and acknowledgment of any amendments prior to the submission deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Linda Washington
    (301) 357-4973
    linda.w.washington@usda.gov
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    12639525Q0087.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotes (RFQ) from the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the review and acquisition of Air Quality Permitting Requirements related to mobile incinerators and cremation units. This solicitation is essential to respond to national animal health emergencies, necessitating compliance with air quality regulations across all U.S. states and Puerto Rico, particularly in light of diseases like African Swine Fever that threaten livestock. The contract will be managed as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, using simplified acquisition procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The main goal is to obtain necessary permits and determine any regulatory exemptions swiftly to facilitate the deployment of these units. Key tasks include researching and reviewing air quality exemptions and permitting requirements by state groups ranked by urgency and complexity. The process involves extensive engagement with state and federal regulatory bodies to ensure compliance. The RFQ also sets specific guidelines for potential bidders, including requirements for thorough price quotations and SAM registration for federal payments. Overall, this initiative reflects a proactive approach by the USDA APHIS to ensure preparedness against animal disease outbreaks while maintaining environmental and regulatory standards.
    12639525Q0087 Amd 1.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to a federal solicitation pertaining to the procurement process for a contractor tasked with obtaining air quality permits for pathological incinerators. It emphasizes the requirement for contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment through specific methods prior to the due date, or risk rejection of their offer. Contractors should specify their mobilization, operation, and maintenance tasks, although they will primarily focus on permit acquisition support. The document further discusses challenges in estimating work hours and costs due to the complexity of regulatory requirements related to air quality permits across different states. It highlights the necessity of a flexible approach in negotiating with state and regional authorities for emergency permits. The summary includes a recommendation to revise the solicitation criteria to incorporate experience and capability assessments beyond just cost estimates. Lastly, the qualifications of the contractor submitting the inquiry are noted, displaying extensive expertise in waste incineration projects. Overall, the amendment aims to clarify expectations and address concerns raised by potential bidders regarding the solicitation process in light of varying regulatory landscapes.
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