Health and Environmental Assessment and Document Processing Support for New and Existing Chemicals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting proposals under full and open competition to provide scientific technical support for the Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, Risk Assessment Division (OPPTS/RAD). The general scope of work associated with this requirement includes assessing health and environmental hazards, and risks of new and existing chemicals and/or microorganisms; and preparing related documentation as needed to support agency regulatory and non-regulatory programs. These services are currently provided under EPA contract #EP-W-04-019.

One contract is anticipated to result from the Request for Proposals (RFP). The contract will be a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) type with one (1) 12-month base period of performance and four (4) 12-month option periods of performance for an estimated total of 275,000 professional labor hours est. (55,000 labor hours per each 12-month period). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541620. The small business size standard for this NAICS category is $6.5 million in annual receipts (or income) as defined under 13 CFR 121.104.

It is anticipated the solicitation (RFP) will be posted on the Internet on or about February 10, 2009. Proposals will be due approximately 30 days following the issuance of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency. The solicitation, Statement of Work (SOW), amendments (if any), and other related information will be available via the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/oppts_grp/0811696/index.htm.

A draft copy of the SOW is currently posted on this website and is available for review. Prospective offerors are advised to monitor the website for the status of this solicitation and shall download the solicitation from the Internet as hardcopies of the solicitation will not be provided. Telephone requests or inquires will not be taken. Should difficulties be encountered downloading the solicitation, the Contracting Officer may be contacted and alternate arrangements will be made to provide an electronic copy of the solicitation. Questions shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer at the following address: bushta.dennisjames@epa.gov.