Smart Growth Technical Support
Added: Dec 23, 2008 2:54 pm This is a sources sought notice for written information only. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or reimburse the costs incurred by potential offerors in providing the information requested herein. In preparation for an upcoming procurement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation (OPEI), Development, Community and Environment Division (DCED) is conducting market research to determine potential sources to provide technical support services for DCED.Detailed information on this upcoming requirement is provided via a draft copy of the Statement of Work (SOW) which is posted on the EPA OAM website at http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/admin_placement/0910766/index.htm. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541611. The small business size standard is $7.0 million. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS. This is a request for interested small businesses to submit a brief capability statement demonstrating how they plan to meet the requirements in the draft Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW is focused on work in tee areas: (1) Policy Analysis and Research; (2) Technical Assistance to State and Local Governments and; (3) Communications and Outreach. Response to this notice may address any or all of the areas noted. Submissions shall be limited to no more than ten pages. Standard brochures and parapasing of the SOW will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. EPA is primarily interested in capability statements from small businesses under the NAICS code stated above. Capability statements should include the following: (1) Name of vendor; (2) Contact information (address, telephone, facsimile, e-mail); and (3) Technical description of capabilities in meeting the requirement. Vendors should submit an electronic copy of the requested information to Bradley Austin, Contracting Officer, at austin.bradley@epa.gov, no later than Monday, February 2, 2009, at 3 pm EST. No feedback will be provided regarding individual capabilities statements. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and/or any follow-up information requests. No telephone calls and/or requests for a solicitation will be accepted or acknowledged. In addition to the information requested above, EPA is providing notice of a presolicitation conference for interested vendors and stakeholders to learn about this upcoming procurement. The conference will be held during the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 22-24, 2009. Specific time and location has not been determined yet but will be provided shortly via the EPA OAM website listed above. Information regarding the conference can be found at http://www.newpartners.org/. EPA also intends to host a similar conference at a later date in the Washington, DC, metro area for those unable to attend the January conference. Both sessions will be recorded, transcribed and posted to the website. The point of contact for this action is Bradley Austin, Contracting Officer, at austin.bradley@epa.gov. PR-HQ-09-10766 Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters Procurement Operations Division
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1/27/11, 5:12 PM Smart Growth Mission Support
Added: Oct 13, 2009 11:45 am The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation (OPEI) anticipates conducting a full and open competition for technical support services for its Devlopment, Commuinity and Environment Division (DCED). The work performed by the Contractor shall include technical support in the areas of Research and Policy Analysis, Technical Assistance and Communications and Outreach all of which are related to: the impacts of current development patterns, alternative forms of development, the policy and regulatory framework that supports or hinders smart growth, the development of mechanisms that encourage smart growth, green building, and related environmental practices, improved management of community resources and growth, and green building standards, practices, and products. This procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The small business Size Standard is $7.0 Million. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be posted on the Internet on or about November 2, 2009. Proposals shall be due approximately thirty (30) days after the RFP issuance date. The anticipated contract type is cost-plus-fixed fee, level of effort with work ordered tough work assignments. The period of performance is expected to be one base year with four (4) one-year option periods. The estimated level of effort for each period is 16,430 hours. For detailed information on Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, a draft copy of the SOW is currently posted on the Internet at the following website: http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/admin_placement/0910766/index.htm The formal solicitation, amendments, procurement updates and other related information will be posted on the website listed above as they become available. Interested parties are advised to periodically monitor the above website for updates concerning this procurement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. If Internet capability is unavailable, hard copies of downloadable information may be provided upon request to Kelly E. Easterling, 202-564-8421. PR-HQ-09-10766 Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters Procurement Operations Division
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