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B -- INVESTIGATIVE AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES FOR COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT SOL RFQ-EPA-CER003 DUE 092398 POC Joanne Shea, 206-553-0310 Contractual, John Keenan, 206-553-1817 Technical E-MAIL: Joanne Shea, Contract Specialist, Shea.Joanne@epamail.epa.gov. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR INVESTIGATIVE AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES FOR COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to procure the subject analytical services in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes a combined synopsis/solicitation, and a separate solicitation will not be issued. To obtain a statement of work contact Joanne Shea, 206-553-0310. The solicitation includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 97-05. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8999. This requirement is set-aside for small businesses. BACKGROUND: As part of the Wood Products Initiative begun by the EPA in the early 1990's, enforcement actions were taken against two Wood Products facilities that were found to be in violation of the CAA. This contract requirement will continue EPA's effort in investigating other companies in this category. The EPA is also currently investigating changes made at petroleum refining facilities, to identify potential violations and bring enforcement actions against facilities found to be in violation of the CAA. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will review, organize and index files from sources located in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. EPA's current investigation has identified up to 10 wood products facilities for investigation. In cooperation with EPA's Project Officer the contractor will be expected to review at least 5 wood products facilites and 2 refineries. The EPA is in the process of investigating a specific wood products facility (Company A) to determine compliance status. The EPA is also in the process investigating 2 petroleum refineries (Company B and C) and has already received information from the refineries. The contractor will evaluate this data and identify possible violations of CAA regulations. The contractor will review the New Source Review (NSR) regulation requirements for each of the states where facilities are located. Thecontractor shall calculate the emission increases which resulted from each physical change and each change in the method of operation. The contractor shall compare the NSR requirements for each facility against emission increases calculated and identify potential violations of the NSR. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The solicitation incorporates the EPA REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR QUOTERS (SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS). The award document will incorporate the requirements of the clause FAR 52.213-4, TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA: The technical portion of quotations will receive paramount consideration in selecting a vendor. However, price will also be a significant factor in the event that two or more vendors are determined to be essentially equal following the evaluation of technical factors. In any event, the Government reserves the right to make award to the vendor whose offer provides the greatest overall value to the Government. Offers will be evaluated based on the following technical evaluation criteria: (1) Industry specific expertise/Production and Emission information (40%) (2) Past experience/background of principal, Chemical or Petroleum Engineers (40%) (3) EPA Policy Regulation expertise (20%) OFFERS: Offers must be submitted on an SF-18 that is signed by an authorized representative of the offeror and includes a completed "Schedule of Offered Supplies/Services". The offer price must include all materials, labor hours, contractor personnel hourly rates, travel costs and indirect costs. Offers must be accompanied by materials demonstrating that the offer and offeror meet the foregoing requirements and evaluation criteria. Offers and related materials must be received in this office by 4:00 pm PST on September 23, 1998. Please cite the solicitation number, RFQ-EPA-CER003 on your offer. Faxed offers are acceptable. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247718). (0252)

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