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A--Ensuring Credible Science for Science-Based Decision-Making at EPA

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PR-CI-03-10633Federal

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development plans to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with the National Academy of Sciences to provide expert, objective assessments and validation of scientific and engineering work relevant to the EPA’s mission. This contract aims to enhance the Agency’s scientific foundation by leveraging the National Research Council’s expertise to review and advise on various issues tied to ORD's research and programs. The arrangement will support the integration of scientific judgments into public policy decisions and ensure that EPA’s science-based decision-making is credible and rigorous. The contract will be structured as an indefinite quantity arrangement with a maximum value of $15 million over a five-year ordering period. While this notice does not constitute a solicitation, organizations capable of meeting the EPA's needs are invited to submit their qualifications within 15 days, which will help the Agency decide whether to proceed competitively or noncompetitively. The final decision to forego competition rests solely with the Government. The contracting office located in Cincinnati, Ohio, will manage this procurement, designated to maintain scientific excellence and integrity within EPA’s research activities.

General Info

EPA plans $15M noncompetitive contract with National Academy of Sciences for scientific assessments over five years.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Cincinnati Acquisition Division (cad)

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedApr 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Cincinnati Acquisition Division (cad)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeCINCINNATI, OH, 45268, USA

Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Cincinnati Acquisition Division (cad)

Office AddressCINCINNATI, OH, 45268, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The U. S. EPA, Office of Research and Development (ORD), intends to negotiate on a noncompetitive basis with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to provide an objective assessment and validation of scientific and engineering excellence in EPA's mission and programs; informing the Agency of relevant scientific and technical data and related views of experts about research and science activities; and to provide support in applying the judgements of science and engineering to public policy. Under the proposed procurement, the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Science will provide expert advice by convening review committees that will perform timely reviews and recommendations on a variety of issues associated with ORD's mission and programs. An indefinite quantity type contract, with a maximum value of $15 Million, is anticipated. The ordering period will be five years. This notice is not a request for proposal. No solicitation will be issued based on this notice. Orgainzations that feel it can meet EPA's needs may provide documentation to demonstrate its qualifications within 15 days after posting of this notice. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed on a noncompetitive basis. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.