US Env. Protection Agency, CMD MD-33, Teresa Ward, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

A -- EVALUATION OF EPA GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURES TO NATURALLY-OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (NORM) SOL D600964M1 POC Teresa A. Ward, Contract Specialist, (919) 541-2311/Hollis Powell, Contracting Officer, (919) 541-4369. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a requirement to conduct a study and report on the scientific and technical basis for EPA's recommendations relative to protection from radiation exposure due to naturally-occurring radioactive materials (NORM). The evaluation study requires the contractor to summarize the areas of agreement and difference between the EPA guidelines and from other advisory bodies, and identify which differences are based upon risk management policy and which are based upon scientific and technical issues. It shall evaluate the basis for and comment on those differences that are based upon scientific and technical issues. This effort will be procured on a sole source basis from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The circumstance permitting Other than Full and Open Competition Justification is FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency requirements." The proposed evaluation study requires extensive knowledge of radiation health effects; epidemiology and biostatistics; radiobiology; radioisotope dosimetry and metabolism; environmental pathway analysis; risk analysis; and risk management policy which requires the expertise and qualifications which have been demonstrated by the NAS. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services should fully explain their capabilities and qualifications in writing within 15 days from publication of this announcement. The intent of this synopsis is to determine if any source(s) exist and, therefore, no RFP is available. Consequently, any response(s) failing to provide the aforementioned data but instead choosing to merely submit a routine letter requesting a copy of the RFP will be ignored. Submit responses to the contact point, Teresa A. Ward, at the address above. A cost type contract is contemplated with a ten month period of performance. EPA does not intend to conduct this acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12. See Numbered Notes(s) 22 and 26. No telephonic or faxed requests will be honored (0338)

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