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

B -- RUSSIAN AIR MANAGEMENT PROJECT SOL R1R001 POC Kelley Brown, Contract Specialist, (919)541-2125/Julio Lopez, Contracting Officer, (919)541-2125 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via E-mail., brown.kelley@epamail.epa.gov. EPA intends to award a sole source purchase order to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) of Durham, NC pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The U.S. EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, with funds from the Agency for International Development (AID), is conducting the Russia Air Management Program (RAMP) to demonstrate the principles of air quality management with the Russian State Committee of Environmental Protection (State Committee). SAIC has provided support for this program for nearly four years. Through this support, SAIC has developed the necessary background knowledge and expertise to efficiently conclude this effort which is approximately 80% complete. RAMP will assist the Russians in identifying possible changes to their system of Air Quality Management and in implementing those changes throughout Russia. Many cities in Russia, including Volgograd, have significant air pollution problems. The RAMP source assessments in Russia, specifically in the Volgograd area, identified many low/no cost emission control technology and innovative pollution prevention approaches. One of the most promising for Russia is the introduction by RAMP of a piece of equipment called a pre-cast delta. This "concrete cap" is placed on the top of electric arc furnaces in steel mills, which are commonly used throughout Russia and at the Red October Steel Mill in Volgograd, in particular. The Russian version of this deteriorates quickly, causing environmental, energy and production problems. The American technology for this is more energy-efficient, reduces fugitive emissions from the furnaces, and causes less down-time for plant operation. Through RAMP, Russian and American technicians have designed a single "delta" to be tested at Red October Steel in Volgograd. 1) The contractor shall evaluate, in conjunction with the Russians and the EPA team, alternative strategies for reducing exposure to air pollutants within and around the Red October steel plant. As part of this, the contractor shall specifically report on the environmental and economic benefits of using the American technology of precast deltas on Russian electric arc furnaces, which was selected by the Russian/American team as the best low-cost alternative strategy for Red October Steel Mill. The contractor shall provide technical assistance with the placement of a precast delta on one electric arc furnace at Red October Steel in Volgograd and assist in performance tests of the equipment. The report shall include analysis and interpretation of the economic and environmental benefits of this strategy. The contractor shall provide direct technical assistance to Red October as the delta is installed and to the Volgograd air committee officials as its effectiveness is evaluated. This task shall be completed by April 30, 1998. 2) The contractor shall assemble, edit (with EPA review and comment) and produce two comprehensive (camera-ready) reports on the entire RAMP project, one in Russian and one in English, which shall include discussion and illustration of all project components. This task shall be completed by June 30, 1998. 3) The contractor shall provide support for RAMP, such as the coordination of meetings and translation services in Russian cities, as well as supporting conference calls for Russians and Americans working on the RAMP project. This task shall be completed by September 30, 1998. It is estimated that this requirement will not exceed 430 hours. The period of performance shall be from the award date through September 30, 1998. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of this notice to Kelley Brown at the above address which shall be considered by the Agency. Responses must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet the requirement. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with SAIC. See Numbered Note 26.***** (0028)

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