STREAMS V - recompete of ORD IDIQ contract "Scient

The Environmental Protection Agency's Cincinnati Procurement Operations Division is seeking contractors for a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract named STREAMS V, which focuses on Scientific, Technical, Research, Engineering, and Modeling Support services. The solicitation is targeting research and development professionals specializing in physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a specific NAICS code of 541715 and PSC category of AJ12 for applied research services. The contract will be competitively bid as a recompete of an existing ORD IDIQ contract, with proposals due by January 21, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, typical federal contracting assessments would likely include technical capability, past performance, and pricing competitiveness. The solicitation was originally posted on November 21, 2024, providing potential offerors approximately two months to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific small business set-aside designation, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors with expertise in scientific research and development. The contract appears to be structured as a multiple-award vehicle, which means multiple contractors could potentially receive awards under the same contract framework. While exact award values are not specified, IDIQ contracts typically allow for flexible ordering across a range of potential contract values based on agency needs. The place of performance will likely be centered in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the EPA's Procurement Operations Division is located, though the nature of scientific research services might involve work at various locations. The STREAMS V contract is expected to support the Environmental Protection Agency's ongoing research and development initiatives across physical, engineering, and life sciences domains, with a focus on applied research and technological advancement.