MODIFICATION
R -- Needs Assessment for EPA Criteria Pollutant Scientific Literature Database
- Notice Date
- 2/1/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Environmental Protection Agency, Specialized Service Center/Cin. Proc. Operations Div., 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268
- ZIP Code
- 45268
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-OH-07-00033
- Response Due
- 2/8/2007
- Archive Date
- 3/8/2007
- Description
- NAICS Code: 541690 This amendment 5 to combined synopsis/RFQ-OH-07-00033 replaces the original and all amendments previous to this one. The combined sypnosis/request for quote (RFQ) is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The RFQ and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-15. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business and the procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 12, Commercial Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures . A firm-fixed purchase order is anticipated as a result of this RFQ. The NAICS code is 541690, and the size standard is $6.5 million. The Clean Air Act requires the establishment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for the "criteria" air pollutants (ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and lead) and the periodic review of these standards. One of the primary responsibilities of the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) is to prepare Science Assessments (SA) and Science Assessment Supporting Documents (SASDs) previously known as Air Quality Criteria Documents (AQCDs) for these criteria air pollutants. The review of scientific literature is a fundamental component for these activities. The EPA is considering the development of a continuous process that will identify, compile, characterize and prioritize new scientific studies, which shall include the creation of an electronic database of information from the studies. Under this order, the EPA seeks to assess the needs of potential users of the literature database and to develop options for database designs that meet these needs. An important factor in the creation of the database is that the database shall not be simply a method of linking a reference to a published abstract or paper. Input to the database shall be accomplished by individuals knowledgeable in the various scientific disciplines contained in the SA/SASDs and database references must be categorized into experiments relative to dose, exposure time, exposure model, endpoint and other parameters. Database queries shall be retrievable in tabular format. Epidemiology analysis and other data references shall be categorized into usable information. ***Note: Due to the length of the SOW, Technical Evaluation Criteria, and Attachments, the EPA could not post the entire information to the fedbizopps website. If a contractor is interested in this requirement, please submit a request in writing via e-mail to Yvonne Harris at harris.yvonne@epa.gov requesting an electronic copy of the SOW, Technical Evaluation Criteria and Attachments. The following clauses apply to this request for quote: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items and the specific evaluation criteria: (see Evaluation Criteria attachment) offerors shall provide information to demonstrate/substantiate that their quote meets the requirements in the Statement of Work; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations & Certifications-Commercial Items, shall be completed by offeror and submitted with quote, unless the offeror's registered with CCR; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items will apply, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; all clauses can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARA.HTM In addition, US EPA EPAAR 1552.233-70, Notice of Filing Requirements for Agency Protest. Numbered Notes 1: The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Offerors shall submit (1) one copy of their quotation that references RFQ-OH-07-00033, no later than February 8, 2007 at 5:00 PM (EST) to Yvonne Harris at harris.yvonne@epa.gov or via fax at (513) 487-2107. Questions or comments may also be directed to Yvonne Harris at harris.yvonne@epa.gov .
- Record
- SN01224160-W 20070203/070201223518 (fbodaily.com)
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