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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to negotiate a contract with Dr. Thomas Murray from the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine to obtain data on the relative potency of various pyrethroid compounds in depolarizing cultured neuronal membranes. Utilizing potentiometric dyes and FLIPR technology, Dr. Murray will generate data that the EPA will use to inform further studies on pyrethroid mixtures, which may also be conducted at the University of Georgia at the EPA’s discretion. This research supports the EPA’s goal of better understanding the neurotoxic effects of pyrethroids, which are a class of insecticides. Dr. Murray is identified as the preferred contractor due to his unique expertise, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, in working with pyrethroid compounds, culturing rat cortical neurons, and applying FLIPR technology. The contract is expected to last twelve months from the award date, with the procurement falling under NAICS code 541710 and a small business size standard of 500 employees, although no requests for quotations will be entertained. The EPA has issued a notice inviting other potential qualified sources to respond within 15 days, but if no suitable alternatives are identified, the order will be placed directly with Dr. Murray. Interested parties must submit their proposals in writing via mail or email to the designated EPA contact, and telephone or fax submissions will not be accepted. This arrangement emphasizes the importance of specialized knowledge and the unique capability of Dr. Murray’s laboratory to fulfill the EPA’s scientific needs related to pyrethroid neurotoxicity research.

General Info

EPA seeks 12-month contract with Dr. Murray for pyrethroid neurotoxicity data using FLIPR technology.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Department of Physiology/PharmacologyCollege of Veterinary Medicine The University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602, NC

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PostedOct 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeDurham, NC, 27709, USA

Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Information Technology Acq Division (ita

Office AddressDurham, NC, 27709, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to enter into negotiations with Dr. Thomas Murray, Department of Physiology/Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia. The purpose of this Purchase Order is to provide the U.S. EPA with data regarding the relative potency of various different pyrethroid compounds to depolarize the membrane of neurons in culture. The U.S. EPA will use the data to design additional studies with mixtures of the different pyrethroid compounds. These additional studies will also be carried out at the University of Georgia. However, these additional studies will be conducted at the option of the U.S. EPA. Using potentiometric dyes and FLIPR (Fluorometric Laser Imaging Plate Reader) technology, the contractor will conduct these studies and provide the U.S. EPA with data for analysis. The vendor must have demonstrated experience (as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications): 1) working with pyrethroid compounds, 2) preparing primary cultures of cortical neurons from rat, and 3)using FLPR technology. The U.S. EPA believes Dr. Murray is the only vendor capable of satisfying this requirement. The period of performance is expected to be from the date of award for twelve months. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541710 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 personnel. No request for quotation is available and this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. All interested, responsible, sources must respond within 15 days of the date of this announcement. Interested vendors shall include information on the proposed services which clearly supports the requirements outlined above. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government an order will be placed with Dr. Thomas Murray. Response to the U.S. EPA, ATTN: Joel P. Smith, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), RTP-POD, ORD Service Center (Mail Code: E105-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 or contact@example.gov. No telephonic or FAXED requests will be honored.!!!!!