Administrative Contracts Service Center (3803R), Environmental Protection Agency, Ronald Reagan Building -- 7th Floor, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460

R -- HOTLINE AND DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAMS DUE 032999 POC Dean Walter WEB: Click here to see EPA's current procurements!, http://www.epa.gov/oam/hpod/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, walter.dean@epa.gov. The Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Division (APPD) is conducting market research to seek qualified sources capable of providing day-to-day operations of a hotline and distribution center. APPD programs are voluntary, non-regulatory programs that promote pollution prevention by increasing energy efficiency, recovering methane, and encouraging the development and purchase of energy-efficiency products. It is anticipated the hotline and distribution services will include: (1) responding to approximately 18,000 inquires (telephone calls, letters, faxes, and e-mail/Internet) annually from the general public about APPD programs, (2) operating a distribution center by maintaining and mailing over 800 separate program items, (3) providing educational and outreach services on over 20 programs to existing program participants, (4) performing mass mailings and providing support for conferences and trade shows, (5) developing and maintaining reports quantifying and qualifying distribution center activity, and (6) training hotline and distribution staff on APPD programs. Firms possessing the capability to perform this work are invited to submit a summary of capabilities (limited to 10 pages) no later than March 29, 1999. This capabilities summary should indicate: (1) evidence of past experience, (2) information on similar services provided for other government agencies or businesses, (3) personnel qualifications; and (4) statement as to your business size (large business, small business, or small disadvantaged business.) Only written responses will be accepted. The information will be used to enable this office to develop an acquisition strategy towards acquiring these services. The contractor would be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, equipment, materials and related administrative support, and qualified personnel. Sources are notified that the Government will not be responsible for proprietary information that is submitted in response to this request. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a BAA, IFB, or RFP. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a commitment by the Government. Posted 03/11/99 (W-SN307680). (0070)

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