Environmental Protection Agency- Environmental Protection Agency- Region 9 Contracting Office - Agency Bids & RFPs

This is a request for technical assistance for a Desotec project. The period of performance is 3 years from the date of award. The project involves oversight of the Desotec Performance Demonstration Test Plan (PDTP) and Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) implementation, split sampling during the testing, review of the Performance Demonstration Test Report (PDTR), and review of air modeling, human health, and ecological risk assessments. Four tasks are defined: administration, invoices, and progress reporting; PDT oversight and split sampling evaluation; PDTR review and comments; and support for USEPA in the review of air modeling and risk assessments. The contractor must be knowledgeable of relevant regulations (RCRA subpart X and Clear Air Act part 63) and have experience in performance demonstration testing, air modeling, and risk assessments. Responses to the request for information, including a detailed capabilities statement and responses to attached questions, are due on or before May 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST.

Justification for an exception to fair opportunity for a gas delivery contract to the Region 9 laboratory and field services support center. The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency due to the loss of purchase card capabilities, requiring a temporary contract with Airgas. Market research was conducted with multiple gas vendors, but due to the urgency, no other vendors were solicited. The anticipated cost is fair and reasonable. The contract award number will be included on the acquisition information page.

This performance work statement (PWS) describes the technical support required for the continued implementation of the EPA-DOI FAS Water Quality Laboratory and Laboratory Technician Certification Program. The program, modeled on the US EPA laboratory certification program, aims to maintain and improve technical performance among regulatory environmental agencies' water quality laboratories in the freely associated states (Palau, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia). The program manager must be a US EPA accredited laboratory certification officer with experience working with the freely associated states on drinking water laboratory issues. Activities include updating the certification manual, purchasing equipment and supplies, conducting biannual recertification audits, preparing and distributing laboratory certification audit reports, providing ongoing technical assistance, and potentially providing training on turbidity analysis and evaluating expanded parameters. The period of performance is base plus four, one-year options. All non-local travel must be approved in advance by the COR and comply with federal travel regulations. Other direct costs for travel, copying, postage, courier, and supplies are allowed. The contractor must submit work-in-progress for inspection and maintain supporting files. The contractor must contact the COR to discuss any problems and provide a written explanation within five calendar days. Contractor personnel must be clearly identified as independent contractors when attending meetings or visiting field sites.