B -- Wetlands Biogeochemical and ID of PCE and TCE-degrading Microbes

The contract FA8601-06-T-0163 is a sole source procurement targeting Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, for specialized research on biogeochemical processes and the identification of PCE and TCE-degrading microbes within constructed wetlands and greenhouse mesocosms at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The government is pursuing this contract without competition based on the unique capabilities and ongoing research efforts established through the Dayton Ohio Graduate Research Institute. This effort is aimed at advancing the understanding and remediation of contaminants in the environment through microbial analysis in specific controlled settings. The solicitation, issued on August 21, 2006, invites information only and the government intends to negotiate directly with Wright State University under the authorities granted by FAR regulations. Responses from other parties will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary, but the government reserves the discretion to proceed solely with the proposed source. Interested respondents were required to submit any information by August 25, 2006, to Rachel Hock, the designated contract specialist, via email or phone. The contract’s focus reflects a continuation of specialized research critical to the Air Force’s environmental management objectives at Wright-Patterson AFB.