U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division, Cincinnati, OH 45268-7001

A -- CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL ENGINE AND PROPULSION SYSTEM SUPPORT SOL C600300T1 POC Contact Point, Sandra V. Savage, (513)366-2046, Contracting Officer, Sandra V. Savage, (513)366-2046 The U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation, Technology Development Support Group, requires a contractor to design, fabricate, test, assemble, maintain and assess conventional and alternative fueled engines, fuel systems, automotive propulsion systems and components thereof. Alternate fuels to be used include ethanol, methanol, natural gas, reformulated diesel, and reformulated gasoline. The contractor shall provide all the necessary equipment, personnel, and facilities to perform engineering tasks and testing of the requisitve vehicles, engines, fuel systems, and requisite components. Specifics regarding engines, engine components and fuel systems, fuels, types of tests, procedures, data handling, and reporting will be defined in individual work assignments. The contemplated period of performance consists of a 12-month base term plus two 12-month options to extend the contract term. Each term will consist of a base level of effort of 4,000 direct labor hours and options to increase the level of effort by up to 8,000 direct labor hours. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. All requests for a copy of the solicitation must be in writing; NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. (0057)

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