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R -- WORKSHOP & ASSISTANCE ON DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR THE COMMON SENSE INITIATIVE SOL U81087 DUE 051298 POC Carleton Myers, EPA Contract specialist, 202-565-2561 E-MAIL: myers.carleton@epamil.epa.gov, myers.carleton@epamail.epa.gov. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is synopsizing the following requirement for solicitation,in acordance with FAR Pt. 13, to available qualified commercial contractors. PURPOSE/ To conduct stakeholder surveys and issue analysis for a lessons learned report on sector-based environmental protection (SBEP) in EPA; to develop recommendations for a performance measures framework for an Agency-wide SBEP approach as the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) develops a sector-based action plan. BACKGROUND/ In 1996, EPA conducted a review of the CSI to determine the level of CSI's success and identify any changes needed to maximize CSI's effectiveness for the future. On February 27, 1997, the Administrator announced her decision to provide a new level of support and leadership for the agency's reinvention efforts by creating a new Office of Reinvention directed by a new Associate Administrator, with CSI to be one of the components of the new office. As it enters the fourth year of operations, Administrator Carol Browner announced a new phase of CSI that will build on the experiences of the Council and its Sector Subcommittees to provide the Agency with guidance on developing an agency-wide plan for Sector-Based Environmental Protection (SBEP). SCOPE OF WORK/ Contractor shall meet & confer w/EPA Project Officer and CSI staff to discuss the context of the lessons learned report and performance measures framework, develop the Lessons Learned report using an approach that at a minimum shall include: Developing detailed guide used for conducting interviews, and Interviewing a cross section of CSI and sector stakeholders (i.e., industry, environmental organization, EPA Officials, etc.), reviewing and analyzing selected program documents relating to SBEP approaches currently in place in the agency, verbal reports weekly by telephone to the EPA PO on progress of the review, an analysis of the gathered information based on contractor's knowledge & expertise, preparation of draft and final report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Final report shall present a broad view of environmental management through sector-based programs, and identify opportunities for changes in process, substance, and implementation, preparation & delivery of four briefings: two for the EPA PO and other EPA Officials, and two for the CSI Council at its meeting in the Washington DC area on the results of the review and measures development. WORK APPROACH/ In gathering information, conducting interviews, or performing research, the contractor shall identify him/herself as a contractor to EPA, not an EPA employee. The contractor shall also inform interviewees of the fact that he/she is not employed by any other firm working on CSI and shall respect the confidentiality of any communications given in confidence. The contractor shall not interpret EPA policy on behalf of EPA, nor make decisions on matters of policy, regulation, or statute. The contractor shall not take a stand on the merits of substantive items under discussion in the CSI. REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES/ The contractor shall provide a detailed interview guide within the schedule provided. The interview guide will be reviewed by the EPA PO who will notify the Contractor in writing of any modifications or changes required within five (5) days of receipt. If modifications are requested the contractor shall make the changes and submit a new interview guide as will be approved by the EPA PO. Two copies of the lessons learned report shall be provided first in draft form. The EPA PO will review the draft report. The contractor shall prepare the final report in both hard copy form (two copies) and on 3.5" disk(s) in WP6.1 format. The contractor shall provide two briefings on the results of the lessons learned report; one for the EPA PO & Officials and one for the CSI Council. Two copies of the performance measures shall be provided first in draft form. The EPA PO will review the draft report. The contractor shall prepare the final report in both hard copy form (2 copies) and on 3.5" disk(s) in WP6.1 format. The contractor shall provide two briefings on the results of the performance measures; one for the EPA PO & Officials and one forthe CSI Council. Concerns that respond should furnish detailed data concerning capabilities for technical and price evaluation. A.) Experience with innovative non-traditional approaches to environmental protection, as well as in the more traditional regulated approaches. B.) Familiarity of proposed personnel with the environmental regulatory system and process development of regulations and with an understanding of the impacts of the Common Sense Initiative on the national environmental management system. C.) Experience in consensus-based, multi stakeholder (e.g. CEOs of environmental groups, industry, labor officials, environmental justice and grassroots community organizers, small and large business managers; trade association representatives, state environmental commissioners; EPA Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Regional Administrator, CSI staff, media and enforcement program directors) processes where conflict/issue resolution, building trust, and achieving results is the focus. D.) Demonstrated analytical, evaluation and writing skills. The SIC Code for the requirement is 8742. The EPA is FACNET Certified. Any contractor able to meet these requirements must demonstrate in writing by closing date. You may email the contract specialist at myers.carleton@epamail.epa.gov. Please include company name, address, phone, business class and email address. NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED. Award wil be made to the firm whose offer provides the greatest value to the government, price, quality and technical capability considered. Two copies of all proposals for the above statement of work, should be delivered to the following addresses: U.S. MAIL ONLY TO: U.S.EPA, 401 M. St.,SW,Mailcode: 3803R, Wash.,DC 20460, Attn: Carleton Myers -- HANDCARRY TO: Ronald Reagan Bldg.,1300 Pennsylvania Ave.,NW, Bid & Proposal Room; 6th flr.,Rm. 61107. Due date May 12 at 2:00pm EST. (Any proposal received after the due date will not be considered or opened). No other information is availabe. (0126)

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