ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. was awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement under the Multiple Award Schedule contract by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The BPA establishes a single award vehicle valued at up to $15 million to procure various scientific literature research and technical services in support of the agency's evaluation and regulation of chemical hazards in consumer products.
Task orders issued against the BPA include literature searches, data analysis, methodology guides, case studies and technical reports focused on classes of organohalogen flame retardants and perfluoroalkyl substances. Work is performed by ICF and its subcontractors in Virginia over periods ranging from 10 to 21 months. Task order values range from approximately $55,000 to $386,000.
The services aim to develop approaches for assessing chemical exposure and toxicity, addressing data gaps, and informing the agency's understanding of potential health risks from certain flame retardant and perfluorinated chemicals. This includes class-based dose-response and risk assessment methodologies, as well as literature reviews, data extraction and screening assessments. The original solicitation and subsequent calls indicate the BPA supports the Consumer Product Safety Commission's ongoing mission to research chemical hazards in the products under its jurisdiction.
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