R--Technical and Analytical Support to OTAQ

Solicitation SOL-CI-15-00017, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency's Cincinnati Acquisition Division, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive technical and analytical support to the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ). The scope of work focuses on ensuring compliance with transportation fuels emissions initiatives and air pollution regulations, with a specific emphasis on the Tier 3 regulatory program. Key responsibilities include performing economic, environmental, statistical, and engineering analyses; providing web, database, and computer system development; and managing communication, outreach, and regulatory reporting. The contract also encompasses fuel economy analysis, emissions reporting, and compliance monitoring. This is anticipated as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Level-of-Effort contract with a five-year period of performance under NAICS code 541330. To prevent organizational conflicts of interest, vehicle and engine manufacturers as well as fuel producers are excluded. The agency has established strict requirements for personnel, including defined professional labor classifications from entry-level to senior experts and rigorous security background checks for on-site access. Performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan focusing on timeliness, cost control, and technical quality, with reporting requirements for monthly technical and financial progress.