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

R -- EPA WETLANDS INFORMATION HOTLINE SOL C600161T1 POC Contact Point, Donna Zeher, (513)366-2114 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for the ''Wetlands Information Hotline'' which supports the Wetlands Division of the Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds. The Hotline will be the central point of contact for the Wetlands Division to provide oral and written information on wetlands protection efforts involving EPA and other private and public programs. Specifically, it will provide (1) a mechanism for EPA to respond to inquiries from the public and the regulated community; (2) answers to questions on wetlands issues and alternatives for their protection; (3) dissemination of information and primary means for answering factual questions on Federal wetlands regulations, policies, and non-regulatory programs; (4) a referral point for document availability; and (5) a means to disseminate information to the public including paper copies as well as electronically. The operation is comprised of a toll free 800 number and an Internet E-mail box for information and document requests. The Hotline is expected to respond to about 7,000 to 10,000 information requests per year regarding regulations, guidance, and publication dealing with Wetlands issues. Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. Appropriate responses shall include answers based on the information provided by EPA, making referrals, and document distribution. The majority of the work will be done telephonically. The principal technical customers are the regulated community, consultants, and contractors. The contractor shall provide trained personnel, office equipment, computers, and facilities. The facilities must be located within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and have access to the FTS 2000 telephone service. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated. The base period will consist of 12 months. Two 12 month Option Periods are also anticipated.The procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.1, Full and Open Competition. All responsible offerors may submit a request. All requests for the solicitation must be in writing; NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED; Facsimile requests can be sent to (513) 366-2004. The SIC Code is 8742. (0137)

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