F--Region 4 START IV (SB Set-aside)

The contract pertains to the Region 4 Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) IV, which is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA guidelines (FAR 19.5). The original solicitation number, SOL-R4-12-00002, has been officially renumbered to SOL-R4-13-000010, and all future communications and documentation will reference this new number. This amendment serves to notify vendors of the change to ensure continuity and proper tracking in procurement processes. The contract is managed by the Region 4 Contracting Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and is related to technical assessment and response activities consistent with NAICS code 562910. This solicitation is currently in the presolicitation phase, indicating that the opportunity is being announced but formal bidding has not yet commenced. It is a business set-aside, meaning that only small businesses are eligible to compete for the contract, supporting small business participation in federal contracting. The contract’s purpose is linked to the Superfund program's environmental assessment and response efforts within Region 4, but specific place of performance details are not provided. The amendment ensures that vendors and interested parties are aligned with the updated solicitation number for streamlined future interactions.