The Support for Clean Air Markets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air and Radiation, provides comprehensive support services for environmental programs related to air quality monitoring, pollution control, and regulatory compliance. The contract vehicle enables the EPA to procure specialized technical, research, and program management services across multiple domains of clean air markets and environmental initiatives. Task orders under this vehicle focus on supporting various air pollution monitoring, assessment, and technology evaluation programs, with an emphasis on detailed technical and analytical work.
The task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a Time and Materials pricing structure, with ceiling values ranging from approximately $15,000 to over $4 million. Eastern Research Group (ERG) and Adasphere Incorporated are the most frequent prime contractors, executing task orders for services such as power sector labor analysis, web development support, quality assurance programs, and air pollution control technology assessments. The task orders do not utilize set-aside designations and typically have performance periods between one to five years, with most centered in Washington, D.C. Key technical areas include supporting the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, Acid Rain Program, Clean Air Markets Division (CAMD) operations, and various environmental technology evaluations. The contract vehicle demonstrates the EPA's structured approach to acquiring specialized environmental consulting and technical support services.