Focused Remedial Investigation of Potential Ecological Effects of Perflourinated Compounds and Associated Human Exposures from Fish Consumption

The Air Force plans to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), which allows for sole source justification. The contract, identified by solicitation number FA8903-12-C-0008 and posted on July 18, 2012, focuses on a remedial investigation of the potential ecological effects of perfluorinated compounds and the associated human exposures from fish consumption. The work will be carried out in Lubbock, Texas, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 541990, which relates to environmental consulting services. The Statement of Work dated July 18, 2012, along with an approved Sole Source Justification and Approval, guides the scope of this contract. Robert T. Batkins serves as the contracting officer for this acquisition. The contract aims to address environmental and health concerns arising from contamination, supporting efforts to better understand ecological impacts and potential risks to human health through consumption pathways involving fish. This targeted investigation is essential for informed remediation and risk management decisions.