U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attention: OARSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

B -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT ISSUES SOL PR-NC-99-13606 POC Karen Cox, Contract Specialist, 919-541-3114/Kathleen Moore, Contracting Officer, 919-541-3114 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFP., http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, cox.karen@epa.gov. The Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for technical and analytical support for (a) development and analyses of indoor pollutant exposure and contamination problems, (b) policy and outreach aspects of indoor air pollutant issues, (c) technology transfer development and dissemination, (d) development and dissemination of information on indoor air quality problems and solutions; and (e) general meeting support. The support may include development and analysis of data and methodologies through problem assessments, diagnoses, mitigation, and prevention efforts for radon and other airborne radionuclide programs; development of new strategies and evaluation of existing strategies related to indoor air pollutants; policy, outreach and technical support for education and prevention concerning the health effects caused by various indoor air pollutants/contaminants; support in the development of new plans and evaluation of existing plans for determining effectiveness of indoor pollutant/contaminant program risk reduction/implementation activities; support in identification and evaluation of alternative approaches for indoor air pollutant controls, risk reduction, and public health and environmental protection; development of study plans and conducting surveys of radon and related indoor pollutant exposure environments, pathway, and sources; support for indoor air pollutant technical support documents; identifying the need for additional information products and development of guidance for a broad range of fields dealing with indoor environmental quality, including building occupants, designers and builders of all types of structures; development and implementation of public outreach, educational, and other information transfer programs for key indoor air hazards and their characterization, assessment, measurement, etc.; support in the design, implementation, marketing and maintenance of a national media campaign centered on various air quality issues in indoor environments; and designers/fabricators of heating and ventilation equipment, state/local officials, etc. EPA anticipates the award of a hybrid contract that is both cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm, fixed-price, and has both level-of-effort and performance-based components. The level of effort portion will include a potential maximum of 75,800 labor hours consisting of a base requirement of 10,400 labor hours plus 9,600 optional hours. In addition, the contract will allow for three (3) 12-month options for 10,400 basic and 8,200 optional hours each. The fixed priced portions of the Statement of Work will also be for a base and three (3) 12-month options. A DRAFT copy of the Conflict of Interest (COI) related clauses, provisions, and representations and certifications are posted on the Internet for information purposes at: http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. SIC number 8748 applies with a size standard of $5M in average annual receipts over the last three years. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued approximately 6/21/00, as a full and open competition. Proposals will be due approximately 30 days after issuance of the solicitation. This is a follow-on to contract number 68D98007 with S. Cohen & Associates. The solicitation and any amendments will be available via the Internet World Wide Web at http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. Firms are encouraged to access the solicitation and any amendments via the Internet. If you obtain a copy of the solicitation via the Internet, it will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the solicitation is posted for any amendments. Firms who do NOT have the capability to obtain the solicitation from the Internet may submit a written request for a diskette with the solicitation in WordPerfect 8.0 format from the contact point at the address above. However, only those firms who do NOT have the capability to obtain the solicitation from the Internet should request a copy of the diskette. Diskettes will not be sent to those firms who have Internet access. If you request a diskette of the solicitation, you will receive amendments by mail, unless you notify us otherwise. Telephone and fax request will not be honored. Only one copy shall be sent to a corporate entity, regardless of the number of requests from one or more different geographic locations. A copy of the preliminary source list will be posted along with the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. See Note 26.***** Posted 06/06/00 (W-SN462013). (0158)

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