U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268

A -- RESEARCH TESTING SOL PR-C1-99-13271 POC Barbara G. Pleasant 513/487-2042 WEB: Office of Acquisition Management -- Cincinnati Contracts, http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd. E-MAIL: U.S. EPA Cincinnati -- Contracts Management Division, Pleasant.Barbara@epamail.epa.gov. ENGINE AND POWERTRAIN TESTING AND OPTIMIZATION The purpose of this contract is to provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with operation of government provided test cells to perform flexible engine, powertrain testing and optimization related to small displacement engines with efforts focused on testing for emissions and improved efficiency (lower carbon dioxide emissions). Work will include testing of engines, powertrains, subsystems, control systems, and fuel systems. It may be necessary to convert testing equipment to alternate-fuel emission operation if not capable. Alternate fuels to be addressed will include alcohol fuels and may also include natural gas, DME, petroleum gas, and reformulated gasoline. However, a large part of the work may include work with petroleum based fuels. It is expected that the majority of testing will be performed on engines. The contractor shall have available skilled experiences personnel including backup personnel and tools to operate the test cells in response to written work assignments involving one or more of the task areas specified below. The contractor shall have experience and capability in calibrating and testing of automotive components, including components used in engines, powertrains, subsystems, control systems, and fuel systems. In almost all cases, individual work assignments will involve a combination of activities. EPA will provide the test cells at their EPA National Vehicle and Fuels Emission Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Government anticipates the award of a cost-plus-fixed-fee work assignment type contract with a twelve-month base term and (3) twelve month options. The base level of effort will consist of 11,000 direct labor hours. In addition, options will be included to increase the level of effort by up to 44,000 direct labor hours during each period. The solicitation will be subject to full and open competition. NOTE: THIS REQUEST IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND NO PROPOSAL SHOULD BE PREPARED AS A DIRECT RESULT OFTHIS SYNOPSIS. Small businesses and firms with a SBA classification of 8(a) should respond by submitting 2 copies of company brochures, or other written materials which describes your organization and its services relative to the areas of expertise described above. Responses must be received no later than 14 days after publication of this synopsis. Faxed responses are not permitted. Responses should be sent to the Contracts Management Division, 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268, ATTN: Barbara G. Pleasant. The sic code is 8711. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274506). (0328)

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