U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Program Contract Service Center (3803R), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460-0001

B -- EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF PESTICIDES DUE 030698 POC Susan D. Meisner E-MAIL: meisner.susan@epamail.epa.gov, meisner.susan@epamail.epa.gov. The Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for contractor services in the technical evaluation of the efficacy of antimicrobial pesticides for registration and reregistration efforts. Contractor support will be required in areas including: (1) Review of product specific efficacy data to ensure that the correct method was used to support efficacy claim, ensure information requirements and performance standards were met, ensure that unauthorized modifications have not been made to test methods; (2) Review efficacy data submitted in support of data call-ins outlined in Registration Eligibility Documents (REDs); (3) Conduct state-of-the-science review of efficacy test methodologies and guidelines; (4) Review and compile information on inadequate or suspect performance of registered antimicrobial pesticides; (5) Conduct literature searches on topics related to the efficacy of antimicrobial pesticides; and (6) Provide technical support for workshops and meetings required to resolve issues regarding efficacy and/or efficacy guidelines. Vendors with the capability of providing these services are invited to submit, in writing, sufficient information which demonstrates their ability to fulfill this requirement. Responses must include (1) capabilities/expertise in Microbiology, Chemistry and Statistics (including at the Masters & Ph.D. levels); (2) familiarity with product performance guidelines for antimicrobial pesticides; (3) familiarity with standard testing methods for disinfectants (e.g., those by Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)); and (4) relevant past experience, if any, over the past three years. Of particular importance to EPA is the intention to avoid a potential conflict of interest that could occur with the selection of a firm for this effort who has a relationship with a firm who may generate efficacy data as a pesticide registrant. Therefore, vendors are requested to disclose any such relationships in their responses. Responses, including vendor's business status (e.g., large, small, small disadvantaged, minority-owned, 8(a), etc.) should be mailed to the following address: US EPA; ATTN: Susan D. Meisner (Mail Code 3803R); 401 M Street SW, Washington DC 20460. HAND CARRY/COURIER/OVERNIGHT CARRIER ADDRESS: US EPA; ATTN: Susan D. Meisner (3803R); Ronald Reagan Building; 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; Bid and Proposal Room -- Room 61107; Washington DC 20004 and received by March 6, 1998. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (0049)

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