R--Technical and Regulatory Support for the Development of Criteria for Water Media (Toxicology Emphasis)

This contract pertains to the solicitation for Technical and Regulatory Support focused on developing water quality criteria with an emphasis on toxicology. The Environmental Protection Agency, through its Cincinnati Acquisition Division, is managing this requirement, which remains designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration guidelines. The amendment changes the expected solicitation issue date to October 30, 2006, indicating a slight delay in the procurement process. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541690, which covers scientific and technical consulting services, reflecting the specialized nature of the support requested. While the detailed location for performance is not specified, the contracting office is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This procurement aims to engage small business entities capable of providing expert technical and regulatory assistance critical to the development of water criteria that address toxicological concerns.