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B -- UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING RULE SOL PR-CI-99-13953 POC Richard Makepeace (513) 487-2044 WEB: Office of Acquisition Management -- Cincinnati Contracts, http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, makepeace.richard@epa.gov. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Water (OW), Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW), Technical Support Center (TSC) has a requirement for sampling, analyses, and reporting of microbiological, radionuclide, and or chemical analyses data in support of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. The Safe Drinking Water Act previously established an unregulated contaminant monitoring program by which public water systems monitored for up to 48 contaminants considered to be potential drinking water contaminants. Unregulated contaminant monitoring of public water systems informs the public about contaminants not previously observed in their water systems. This information is used in determining whether a contaminant occurs at a frequency and in concentrations to warrant further analysis and research on potential health effects. The EPA anticipates a multiple award, IDIQ type contract with a five year period of performance. As a result of the solicitation, both large and small businesses will be awarded contracts permitting those businesses to compete for subsequent delivery orders. All responsible sources who submit a proposal will be considered by the Agency. Solicitation PR-CI-99-13953 will only be released through the Internet. It may be accessed through the EPA's home page on the World Wide Web (www.epa.gov). The direct link URL is http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd. This web site will provide additional information and provide updates prior to release of the RFP. It is anticipated that this RFP will be available early to mid November, 1999. See Note 26. Posted 10/14/99 (W-SN391682). (0287)

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