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

H -- CHEMICAL SPECIATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER SOL PR-NC-98-11738 POC Contact Chris Baker, 919/541-2519, Contracting Officer/Sue Miller/919 541-2519 WEB: Click here to visit the site about this solicitation, http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, Baker.Chris@epamail.epa.gov. The Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for analytical laboratory support for the chemical speciation of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 filter samples using multiple filter media and standardized instrumental methods.. Specifically, contracting support is required to assist State and Local agencies in the operation of PM 2.5 chemical speciation monitoring networks by providing filter media and analytical support for the analysis of sampler filters for mass, elemental concentrations (Na through Pb), organic and elemental carbon, anions (ammonium, sodium, potassium) and cations (sulfate, nitrite, nitrate, chloride). Analytical support is also required to analyze selected quartz filter samples for semi-volatile organic aerosols. The contractor(s) shall be responsible for the preparation and refurbishment of denuder devices and absorbent traps, and the shipment and receipt of filters, traps, and denuders to and from the field. The contractor(s) shall be required to utilize approved analytical methods, employ quality control procedures, and prepare and submit data within 30 days in accordance with a defined format. EPA anticipates the award of up to three sample lots. A sample lot consists of a maximum of 6000 sample analyses with associated data packages. The award will be through full and open competition; however, EPA reserves the right to award one sample lot(s) as a small business set-aside. The SIC is 8734 with a size standard of $5 million in average annual receipts over the preceding three fiscal years. This procurement is not a follow-on to any other contract. A base period of twelve months and three option periods of twelve months each are anticipated. The solicitation is expected to be issued approximately 8/31/98 and proposals will be due about 30 days after issuance of the solicitation. The solicitation and amendments will be available via the Internet World Wide Web at http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. Firms are encouraged to access the solicitation and the amendments via the Internet. Ifyou will be obtaining a copy of the solicitation via the Internet, it will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the solicitation is posted for any amendments. Firms who do not have the capability to obtain the solicitation from the Internet, may submit a written request for a diskette with the solicitation in WordPerfect 6.1 format from the contact point at the address above; however, only those firms who do NOT have Internet capability should request a copy of the diskette. Diskettes will not be sent to those firms who have Internet access. Telephone and fax requests will not be honored. For firms without Internet capability, only one copy shall be sent to a corporate entity, regardless of the number of requests from one or more geographic locations. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. See note(s) 26. Posted 07/20/98 (W-SN225535). (0201)

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