REVISE AND UPDATE THE DOE POLLUTION PREVENTION STRATEGIC PLAN The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), Pittsburgh, PA intends to award a fixed priced purchase order to WASTREN Inc., Grand Junction, CO to (1) Revise and update the DOE Pollution Prevention Strategic Plan, and (2) Develop plan on the impacts of the forthcoming Presidential Executive Order on Leadership in Environmental Management, based on demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Department's current pollution prevention program. The specific scope will involve the following tasks: (1) Conduct a thorough review of the existing plan and assess changes required to meet the Leadership in Environmental Mangement Executive Order; (2) Review field performance information and assess level of compliance with existing plan, and soliciting comments from stakeholders; (3) Organize comments and develop options for updating the existing plan; and (4) Develop a strategy to implement the new Pollution Prevention Executive Order. This purchase order is being issued to WASTERN Inc., because they have provided the sole primary contractor support during the development of the first DOE pollution prevention strategic plan, and has supported the program since that time. WASTREN Inc. possesses the institutional knowledge concerning the factors leading to policy decisions reflected in the content of original plan, the methods used to implement those policies, and the impact of those policies on site programs, the national program, and on waste generation rates. The staff at WASTREN Inc. is uniquely qualified in the in-depth knowledge of the operation of HQ and site pollution prevention programs. This request is considered sole source to WASTREN Inc. Therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. This award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. Request for information should be addressed to Mr. Robert L. Mohn, FAX 412-892-6216. E-MAIL: mohn@fetc.foe.gov, mohn@fetc.doe.gov. Posted 12/31/98 (W-SN284414).

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