The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded an $82 million Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, a foreign-owned, for-profit law firm, for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) legal advisory services. This multiple-award IDC enables the EPA to obtain on-demand, specialized legal support related to the WIFIA program, which provides low-cost federal loans and loan guarantees for water infrastructure projects. Under this IDC, the EPA has issued several delivery orders to Allen Overy Shearman Sterling for WIFIA-related legal advisory and representation services, including reviewing and closing financing applications, providing legal counsel on infrastructure projects, transaction support, and specialized regulatory advisory work. The delivery orders range in ceiling value from $1.2 million to $5.1 million, with periods of performance through 2026-2028. The contract solicitation indicates the EPA seeks firms with experience assisting federal agencies and state authorities to structure and negotiate complex project financings utilizing various funding sources, including WIFIA credit assistance. The procurement was conducted as an open, unrestricted competition.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| P00003 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 6/18/25 | |
| P00002 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 4/28/25 | |
| P00001 | Novation Agreement | $0 | 1/10/25 | |
| Not listed | Not listed | $100.0k | 9/20/22 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order 68HERC22D0032-68HERC23F0118 | Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP | $1.7m | 1/3/23 | 1/2/28 | 4/28/25 | |
Delivery Order 68HERC22D0032-68HERC23F0045 | Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP | $3.9m | 11/1/22 | 10/31/26 | 6/24/25 | |
Delivery Order 68HERC22D0032-68HERC25F0166 | Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP | $1.2m | 2/6/25 | 10/31/27 | 4/28/25 | |
Delivery Order 68HERC22D0032-68HERC23F0043 | Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP | $5.1m | 11/1/22 | 10/31/26 | 4/28/25 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Legal Advisory Services | 68HERC22R0093 | Environmental Protection Agency Cincinatti Procurement Operations Division | Pre-Solicitation 1/7 | 3/31/22, 10:21 PM | |
WIFIA Legal Advisory Services | 68HERC22R0093 | Environmental Protection Agency Cincinatti Procurement Operations Division | Solicitation 2/7 | 5/11/22, 9:06 AM | |
WIFIA Legal Advisory Services | 68HERC22R0093 | Environmental Protection Agency Cincinatti Procurement Operations Division | Award Notice 4/7 | 9/20/22, 11:19 AM | |
WIFIA Legal Advisory Services | 68HERC22R0093 | Environmental Protection Agency Cincinatti Procurement Operations Division | Award Notice 6/7 | 9/20/22, 11:35 AM | |
WIFIA Legal Advisory Services | 68HERC22R0093 | Environmental Protection Agency Cincinatti Procurement Operations Division | Award Notice 7/7 | 9/20/22, 11:42 AM |