A--Other Functions-Human Studies Research Support for Environmental Epidemiologic

THIS ANNOUNCMENT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct a market research for qualified small businesses to submit capability statements that clearly demonstrates their capability, experience and qualifications relative to the draft statement of work. This is NOT a solicitation announcement. In accordance with FAR 52.219-14 ?Limitation on Subtracting?, address the firm?s capability to meet the 50% contract performance requirement. To be considered a small business, this procurement will utilize NAICS Code 541711 with a size standard of 500 employees or less. The information submitted will be evaluated and used to determine whether or not this procurement will be set aside for small businesses. Otherwise, this procurement will be subject to full and open competition. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a contract to provide professional and technical su pport for studies in the area of environmental epidemiology. The work shall include but not be limited to assisting EPA in planning, developing, designing, implementing , conducting, and reporting studies, as well as collecting, procuring, managing, and analyzing human and/or environmental data, and may include the collection, procurement, preparation, shipping, and analyzing of human biologic specimens and environmental samples. Air, water, and other environmental studies will be collected, tested, and evaluated for their potential association with adverse health effects. Pilot studies, including methods development and validation studies, will be conducted that will fill data gaps and build capacity to conduct larger studies. Other aspects of the contract will cover assisting EPA in conducting professional workshops, preparing protocols for institutional review boards (IRBs), including consent forms; convening IRBs; and convening expert panels to discuss pertinent envi ronmental issues and to provide feedback and comment on scientific research. The contractor shall support the administration, management, and conduct of studies and workshops designed and executed by the EPA alone or in collaboration with other organizations. The estimated level-of-effort is approximately 2,000 base hours plus approximately 22,500 optional hours for the base and each of the four option periods. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONSULT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE UNDER "HUMAN STUDIES RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES" FOR A DRAFT OF THE STATEMENT OF WORK AT: http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q1200001/index.htm. To help determine if this potential requirement may be set-aside for small business concerns, the government is seeking input from the small business community regarding their interest and capability in performing the tasks in the draft Statement of Work (SOW). The Government requests demonstration of capability by interested parties thro ugh submittal of capability statements. Please submit all Capability Statements by 4:00 P.M. Local Time, Research Triangle Park, NC on November 30, 2011 via email to: Marsha B. Johnson, Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov. No facsimile, mail or telephonic responses will be accepted.