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EPA-Duluth Toxicological and Ecological Research Support Contract (TERS)

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The Environmental Protection Agency's Water, Tribal and Science Division is forecasting a follow-on contract for the Toxicological and Ecological Research Support (TERS) program based in Duluth, Minnesota. This long-standing initiative has provided technical research support for over 35 years, with the current agreement consisting of five task orders and a 22 million dollar ceiling extending through December 2029. The upcoming procurement is expected to address research needs equivalent to the current scope but with an increased projected ceiling of 25 million dollars. This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) competitive set-aside under NAICS code 541715, focusing on specialized research and development services to support the EPA-Duluth laboratory.

General Info

EPA seeks 8(a) contractor for TERS research support in Duluth with 25M ceiling.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Water, Tribal & Science Division (WTSD)

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

MN, USA

Set-Aside

8A

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PostedJan 1

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AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Water, Tribal & Science Division (WTSD)

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Water, Tribal & Science Division (WTSD)

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Jason BerningerProgram Contact

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The EPA research laboratory in Duluth MN (EPA-Duluth) has maintained a contract for technical research support over the last 35+ years. The current contract extends until December of 2029, and has a $22M ceiling for the entire contract. The current contract encompasses 5 task order. Anticipating equivalent research needs in the follow-on contract with increased cost, we project a ceiling of $25M.

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