JOFOC Bridge Extension for R3 START VI 68HE0320D0003

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 3 Contracting Office is justifying the extension of an existing contract with Tetra Tech Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.103-21 and EPA Acquisition Policy subsection 6.3.1, which permits other than full and open competition for bridge funding purposes. The contract, identified as 68HE0320D0003, supports the Region 3 Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) VI program, providing essential services including emergency response, technical and training support, site assessments, Brownfields evaluations, and remedial investigation and feasibility study assistance. The justification asserts that continuing work exclusively with Tetra Tech is necessary to maintain operational continuity, avoid disruption to ongoing environmental response efforts, and ensure seamless transition between contract cycles, given the specialized expertise and institutional knowledge already embedded in the current contractor. The contract performance is centered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the Mission Support Division overseeing procurement and the Superfund and Emergency Management Division managing program execution. The primary point of contact for this action is Kecia M. Blackwell, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with Kellee J. Haye as the secondary point of contact, both affiliated with the Region 3 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. The NAICS code 541620 indicates the work involves environmental consulting services, reflecting the technical nature of the deliverables. This justification was posted on July 27, 2026, and is classified as a bridge extension, designed to sustain critical operations while a new full and open competition is prepared, ensuring no lapse in service delivery during the transition period. The procurement is not subject to any set-aside provisions, and the extension is strictly limited to maintaining continuity under existing terms without altering the scope or increasing funding beyond what is necessary to avoid interruption.