Solicitation for TO on Contract # 68HERC25D0012

The Environmental Protection Agency Cincinnati Procurement Operations Division is seeking laboratory support services for the Health Effects of Social, Environmental, and Lifestyle Factors (HEAL) study through a task order solicitation under existing IDIQ contract 68HERC25D0012. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences and PSC category R425 for Support-Professional: Engineering/Technical services. The work will contribute to specific StRAP-4 products including SHC.410.2.2, SHC.409.2.1, and ACE.404.1.4, indicating a structured research approach with defined deliverables. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2025, with proposals due by September 10, 2025, providing potential contractors with a two-week response window. The notice does not specify evaluation criteria or interim deadlines for questions, suggesting bidders should rely on the existing IDIQ contract terms and standard EPA procurement procedures.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The solicitation references an existing IDIQ contract number 68HERC25D0012, indicating there is already an established contract vehicle in place for this type of work, though no specific incumbent contractor is identified in the notice. No award values, budget ranges, or contract quantities are disclosed in the summary information provided. The timeline for services and place of performance details are not specified in this initial solicitation notice, suggesting these requirements will be detailed in the full solicitation package. Interested small businesses will need to review the complete solicitation documentation to understand the specific scope, performance requirements, and geographical constraints for this laboratory support work.