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

B -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) AND GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAMS SOL C600301T1 POC Contact Point, Cynthia Johnson, (513)366-2040, Contracting Officer, Lisa Bentley, (513)366-2041 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) AND GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAMS, OFFICE OF WATER, WASHINGTON D.C., Solicitation #C600301T1. POC: Cynthia Johnson (513) 366-2040. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking to negotiate a CPFF Level of Effort Contract to provide technical support for the Underground Injection Control and Ground Water Protection Programs in the following areas: program and policy implementation, permit and petition review, compliance monitoring, data management and logistics. The contractor shall conduct literature searches and fact finding studies in support of policy and legislative analysis; collect and compile research data; provide factual information for program and regulation evaluations or assessments; conduct hydrogeologic studies and modelling; draft outreach materials such as pamphlets and Technical Assistance Documents (TADs); develop training materials and deliver sessions; prepare and provide expert witness testimony; provide computer modelling and minor data system modifications; provide updates to/or generate reports from exisiting systems; provide logistical and administrative support for meetings. The contractor shall furnish facilities, materials, and the necessary professional, technical and supporting personnel for performance of the work required by this contract. The contract will include a one-year base and two one-year options. The base term will consist of approximately 12,000 hours; Option I will consist of approximately 11,000 hours; and Option II will consist of approximately 11,000 hours. In addition, quantity options shall be included within each term to increase the level of effort by up to 100% of the base LOE. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely, will be evaluated by the Agency in accordance with the technical evaluation criteria specified in the RFP. All requests for a copy of the solicitation must be in writing; no telephone requests will be honored. (0058)

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