Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 230000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6001

F -- GROUNDWATER RESOURCE INVESTIGATION SOL N68936-96-Q-1633 DUE 031296 POC Phyllis Jenkins, Purchase Agent, 619-939-4277, or Susan Rizzardini, Contracting Officer, 619-939-9653. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis, Groundwater Resource Investigation services with Houghton Hydrogeo-logic of P.O. Box 80126, Bakersfield, CA 93380-9126. This requirement is Sole Sourced based on a previous study performed by Houghton Hydrogeo-logic and familiarity of Indian Wells Valley ranges. Tasks to be performed are as follows: 1) conduct literature search and compile historical groundwater recharge and water quality data for areas in and adjacent to the Indian Wells Valley groundwater basin. 2) Analyze approximately 50 water samples collected from both water table wells and natural springs for chemical properties and isotopic composition. 3) Conduct pump tests at 10 selected monitor well sites. 4) Develop data report which shall include, but is not limited to, all field data collected during field investigation, GIS-related datum points (all water sources sampled), isochemical maps depicting major ion concentrations, fingerprint diagrams, Stiff Diagrams, geologic cross sections (north-south and east-west) at locations specified by the Government, and all water chemistry analyses and data plots in table form. Firms believing that they can provide this service at a lower cost shall submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing its ability to provide the required services. All requests shall be in writing and may be faxed to 619-927-3488, or sent by mail to NAWCWPNS, Code 230000D, Attn: Phyllis Jenkins, China Lake, CA 93555-6001. Request for Quote will be available on or about 12 March. Award is expected to be made on 11 April. Note 22. (0054)

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