BADCAT Ground Water Monitoring Technology Solicitation

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BADCAT Environmental Technology Partnership

GROUND WATER MONITORING
TECHNOLOGY SOLICITATION

PHASE I PREPROPOSAL

DEADLINE: June 1, 1998

Announcement of Need

The Bay Area Defense Conversion Action Team Environmental Technology
Partnership (BADCAT ETP) seeks innovative and emerging groundwater
monitoring technologies for field demonstrations at former Naval
facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

BADCAT ETP will provide an opportunity for selected technology providers
to demonstrate the effectiveness of new technologies for groundwater
monitoring that may improve upon the accuracy and cost effectiveness of
methods used currently. Consideration will be given to proposals that
address long-term monitoring of groundwater contaminated with both
organic compounds, particularly volatile organic compounds, and
inorganic compounds. The type of technologies that will be considered
include but are not limited to: sample acquisition technologies, field
measurement technologies, remote monitoring technologies (e.g.,
fiber-optic instruments and sensors with on-line analyzers), and
software applications which can be used to optimize groundwater
monitoring strategies

The BADCAT ETP is a public-private collaboration of Bay Area Economic
Forum (BAEF), Bay Area regional Technology Alliance (BARTA), California
Environmental Protection Agency, United States Environmental Protection
Agency, United States Navy, Chevron Research and Technology Co., San
Francisco State University's CAREER/PRO, and other regional technical
experts working to help expedite transfer of Bay Area closing bases by
integrating new environmental technologies into the remediation
process. This is a cooperatively resourced project and proposers will
be expected to self-fund primary demonstration services. Local or
California companies, or those willing to relocate or establish
satellite offices in the Bay Area will be given preference.

Screening: Phase I and Phase II

Selection of technologies is a two phase, independent peer review
process. During Phase I, a Prescreen Board reviews preproposals to
determine eligibility, technology feasibility, innovativeness, and
demonstration benefits. A number of technology providers from the Phase
I preproposal solicitation are then invited to prepare a Phase II final
proposal. The Phase II proposal package includes final proposal
requirements, demonstration site descriptions, and an invitation to
attend a technical conference for a hands-on discussion of the
demonstration sites and the overall program. The Phase II package also
includes demonstration work plan template so that technology providers
can anticipate preparation of a demo work plan, which includes a data
quality management and analysis plan, if selected for demonstration.

During Phase II, a Selection Board reviews Phase II final proposals. All
selections will be final and appeals will not be accepted. BADCAT and
BARTA will address any questions and concerns.
Project Benefits

The Project gives the Department of Defense (DoD) and technology
providers the opportunity to rigorously demonstrate and evaluate
technologies on strategically selected demonstration sites that, when
transferred to sites with high reuse priority, can yield a "faster,
better, cheaper" cleanup process for expedited property transfer and
revenue generation.

Not only does the Project provide DoD with data on technology solutions
to priority contamination problems, but it also helps illustrate
technology limitations and identifies areas warranting additional
research and development. In an environment where DoD, regulatory
agencies and the private sector are reviewing and monitoring the
processes preceding and during the demonstrations, technology providers
are afforded the opportunity to produce reliable cost and performance
data. Data generated during demonstrations is (1) included in the DoD's
pool of demonstrated technologies for future use, (2) applicable for use
in the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL EPA)
certification program and (3) accessible to secure other government or
private sector cleanup efforts.

A successful demonstration places the technology provider on the Navy's
list of proven technologies and enhances the provider's position to
compete for contracts. It is important to note that a successful
demonstrations will not automatically result in a DoD contract. However,
a successful demonstration yields reliable data collected in a manner
approved by the Navy, regulatory agencies, and private sector that can
place technology providers in a better position to compete for Navy and
private sector contracts.

Phase I Pre-proposal Format and Content

All organizations desiring inclusion in the BADCAT Environmental
Technology Project for conducting field or production laboratory
demonstrations on innovative and emerging environmental technologies,
must submit a Phase I pre-proposal to BADCAT at 2100 Broadway Suite 303,
Oakland CA 94612 (phone) 510-628-8330 (fax) 510-628-8338 by 5:00 pm June

1, 1998. An organization may submit more than one Phase I pre-proposal
but each must address a single technology. Preproposals must not exceed
four pages (4) (8 1/2 x 11, with one inch margin) in total length. A
cover letter and references may be affixed, however, no attachments,
addends, or supportive material will be allowed. References to the
availability of supporting materials should mention types, content,
purpose, etc. Proposals for technologies which require more than 4
months to complete will not be considered.

Proposals must adhere to the following format to be eligible for
consideration:

1. Descriptive Title

2. Name of submitting organization, including address, phone, fax,
internet address and point of contact.

3. Technical Applicability of proposed work. Provide a brief, specific
summary of technology applicability to the contaminant(s) and media of
concern, project objectives and expected results. List the contaminant
types, concentration range and media that are applicable to the
demonstration.

4. Project Description

4.0 Technology Description
Describe the proposed technology, including scientific principles and
method. Provide a detailed description of characteristics of the media
(soil, sediment, groundwater, off gases etc.) where use is most
attractive. Discuss any limitations of the technology for different
sites.

4.1 Development Status
Provide evidence that the innovative or emerging technology is mature
enough for field or production laboratory demonstration. Summarize
research and development efforts and key references and/or patents (with

number and status) where further information may be found. Explain any
past community acceptance of the technology.

4.2 Demonstration Objective & Method
Provide a detailed technical description of the demonstration and
indicate the technical objective of the demonstration. Discuss the
conceptual approach to evaluating the technology. Briefly describe any
supporting facilities/utilities required for the proposed demonstration.

4.3 Technology Benefits
Quantitatively describe the expected benefit or potential for
breakthrough in terms of reduced cost, reduced risk to the public or to
workers and/or time for completion. Also, quantitatively describe the
improvement in efficiency, detection capability or range of application
over existing technologies. As a potential duel use technology,
describe if a market niche outside of the Department of Defense has been
identified and if commercial viability has been determined.

4.4 Regulatory Compliance
Describe the technology in terms of achieving or maintaining overall
protection of human health and the environment.

For remediation technologies show the ability to reduce toxicity,
mobility and/or volume of the contaminant. (Long term effectiveness or
permanence of the results of the technology is encouraged.) Describe
any emissions or residual material produced that may pose an additional
risk. Explain how the technology will be in compliance with required
and appropriate (e.g. air emissions) regulations. Include the Project's
leaders knowledge of the regulatory agencies involved and
permits/approvals required.

For site characterization and remedy validation technologies, describe
the range of detection and the improvement over current detection
ranges. Describe the accuracy and precision of the method and any
interference that would impede performance. Also, list any emissions or
residual material that would pose an additional risk.

4.5 Company Organization & Management
List the key personnel and management structure and
partnerships/subcontractors. Include names, qualifications and past
experience of the company or individuals participating in the technology
demonstration. Also, describe the financial ability to complete the
field demonstration.