R--Office of Research and Development (ORD) Risk Mana

The contract award supports laboratory services essential for the operation of the Experimental Stream Facility at the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory in Cincinnati, Ohio. This effort is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tribal & Science Division Water under the Office of Research and Development, focused on advancing risk management science through controlled aquatic experiments. The work involves comprehensive laboratory support tailored to experimental stream research, including sample analysis, data collection, instrumentation maintenance, and technical assistance required to sustain scientifically rigorous field-simulation studies. All services are conducted onsite at the AWBERC facility, ensuring direct integration with ongoing environmental monitoring and experimental protocols. The contract was issued under solicitation number 68HERW26R0025 with a NAICS code of 541715 for scientific research and development services, and was awarded through a federal procurement process managed by the EPA. The primary point of contact for inquiries and coordination is Paige Long, reachable via email or phone, with all performance obligations centered in Cincinnati, Ohio. This award reflects sustained federal investment in aquatic ecosystem science and supports critical research initiatives that inform water quality standards, ecological risk assessments, and environmental policy development.