U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attention: NCCM-MJ, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

A -- PROCESSING ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Sol. D500553M1. POC: Jeffrey Simmons, Contract Specialist, 919-541-3570, Barbara Stearrett, Contracting Officer, 919-541-3113. Amendment to synopsis previously published on 5/1/95 (PSA #1336, Synopsis # 0007) as amended on 5/15/95 (PSA #1346, Synopsis # 0009), and as amended on 12/8/95 (PSA # 1486, Synopsis # 0006). The estimated issuance date of the solicitation is 5/15/96. The total labor hours anticipated is 100,000. It is further anticipated that there will be a base period and four option periods, each with a basic requirement of 12,000 labor hours and 8,000 optional labor hours. The maximum period of performance, including all options, is 60 months. The breakout of periods defined in the original synopsis remains valid. Also note that the points of contact have been revised to those listed in this announcement. (113)

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