Dionna Jones-Banks

Sole Source Justification to Systalex Corporation

The Environmental Protection Agency's Tribal and Science Division Water has issued a sole source justification for a one-year extension of GSA Contract 47QTCA20D0006 Task Order Modification 68HERD21F0106 to Systalex Corporation. This bridge action extends the period of performance from October 12, 2026, to October 11, 2027, to ensure uninterrupted IT support for the Drinking Water Infrastructure Development Division. The scope of work encompasses five primary task areas: program and project management, new software applications design, development, and deployment, software application operations and maintenance, program implementation, and the delivery of monthly progress reports. The extension is deemed necessary because Systalex Corporation possesses unique technical expertise and historical knowledge required to maintain approximately 28 specialized IT systems and applications. This support is critical for the implementation of new National Primary Drinking Water Regulations and the integration of legacy applications. The agency determined that re-competing the contract at this time would introduce significant operational risks, including the loss of institutional knowledge and potential failure to meet statutory deadlines, which could lead to public health impacts, increased costs, and potential litigation. This award is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) and relevant GSAM regulations as a logical follow-on to a previously competitive order.

Environmental Protection AgencyOH, USA

NAICS

541512

Computer Systems Design Services

PSC

DA10

Information Technology and Telecommunications

Sole_Source_Justification_to_Systalex_Corporation

Awarded

Awarded

R--Technical Support for Assessment and Watershed Protection-3

The Environmental Protection Agency's Tribal and Science Division Water has issued a sole source call order to the Research Triangle Institute to support the US Virgin Islands Basic Water Quality Monitoring Program. This award is a logical follow-on to a previously competitive FSS order, ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of highly technical work. By maintaining the current vendor, the agency aims to avoid the planning delays and increased costs associated with onboarding a new contractor, thereby ensuring the government receives fair and reasonable pricing. The scope of work focuses on Total Maximum Daily Load technical projects, which are complex, multi-year initiatives requiring extensive scientific analysis and integration with Clean Water Act regulatory frameworks. These projects involve expansive geographic areas and rigorous administrative processes, including public hearings and comment periods. Because these efforts are subject to a court-mandated schedule, the continuity provided by this contract is essential for the EPA to meet its legal obligations and critical deadlines.

Environmental Protection AgencyOH,

NAICS

541620

Environmental Consulting Services

PSC

R425

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

68HERW26Q0086

Awarded

Awarded

R--Technical Support for Assessment and Watershed Protection-3

The Environmental Protection Agency's Tribal and Science Division Water is issuing a sole source call order award to Tetra Tech, Inc. for technical support regarding waters in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This award is designated as a logical follow-on to an existing BPA contract, utilizing statutory authority 41 U.S.C 253(c)(2) and FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(c) to bypass full and open competition. The justification for this sole source selection is based on the highly specialized nature of the services and the need for continuity in ongoing Total Maximum Daily Load projects. Awarding the contract to the current vendor prevents repetitive work and avoids delays that would occur during a transition to a new contractor. This is particularly critical for Oregon Temperature TMDL projects, which are subject to a court-mandated schedule requiring urgent and efficient execution.

Environmental Protection AgencyOH,

NAICS

541620

Environmental Consulting Services

PSC

R425

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

68HERW26Q0029

Awarded

Federal3

Procurement of 50 Brand Name Apple iPads

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is procuring 50 brand new Apple iPad 11th Generation devices (256GB, Wi-Fi only, Space Gray, model MD4G4LL/A) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation numbered 68HERW26Q0064, issued on June 24, 2026, with responses due by June 26, 2026. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 423430 and is administered by the EPA’s Tribal & Science Division Water office in Cincinnati, Ohio, with delivery required to the EPA facility in Corvallis, Oregon by July 10, 2026. Contract performance is governed by a Firm Fixed Price structure using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, requiring all proposals to meet technical acceptability, conform to the specified product model, and deliver on schedule with a fair and reasonable price. Only new, commercial-off-the-shelf iPads are acceptable; refurbished or used units are prohibited. The contract includes mandatory FAR clauses covering business ethics, whistleblower rights, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Security provisions including 52.240-91 and 52.240-92 with their respective alternates mandate compliance with federal security protocols, while personal identity verification and employment eligibility are enforced through 52.204-9 and 52.222-54. All proposals must be submitted electronically to Dionna Jones-Banks at JonesBanks.Dionna@epa.gov or via FedConnect, with paper submissions requiring prior written approval. Offerors must be certified small businesses and provide valid Unique Entity ID and socioeconomic status representations required for the set-aside. Invoices must be submitted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform, and contractors must be registered in FedConnect for administrative compliance. The iPads must be capable of interfacing with the Office of Research & Development LabLAN network. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, placing full transit risk on the contractor until receipt at the Corvallis location, with no partial shipments permitted. No contract value is specified as pricing is to be determined by offerors, and the solicitation includes no option periods beyond the base award, although multi-year options are recognized with required small business rerepresentation prior to exercise.

Environmental Protection AgencyOH,$22K est.

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

7E21

Posted Jun 24, 2026

SBA68HERW26Q0064

Closed

Federal5

R-- Procurement of 50 Brand Name Apple iPads

This contract is a Firm Fixed Price procurement issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Tribal & Science Division Water under solicitation number 68HERW26Q0053, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and NAICS code 334111. The solicitation seeks the purchase of 50 new, brand-name Apple iPad 11th Generation devices with 256GB storage, Wi-Fi only connectivity, in a color such as Space Gray, for use in collecting field data for the National Aquatic Resource Survey. Refurbished or remanufactured units are strictly prohibited. The delivery must be fulfilled in its entirety by June 26, 2026, to the specified address in Corvallis, Oregon, with FOB Destination terms placing full responsibility for transit damage on the contractor until the government takes possession; partial shipments are not authorized, and shipping costs must be included in the quote. Offers must be submitted electronically through the FedConnect portal, and all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate. Submission is limited to small businesses, and bidders must confirm their ability to meet the delivery schedule or risk disqualification. The evaluation method is lowest price, technically acceptable, with technical acceptability, delivery compliance, and price reasonableness serving as mandatory pass/fail criteria. Invoices must be submitted solely through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with registration required within 3 to 5 days of receiving instructions, and payment will be issued Net 30 days after receipt of goods and a valid invoice; fax, email, and scanned documents are unacceptable unless submitted via IPP. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and agency-specific clauses covering confidentiality, ethics, sustainable procurement, electronic payments, subcontracting requirements, and data security, including mandatory flow-down provisions to subcontracts such as those on whistleblower rights, ethics, identity verification, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Additional requirements include compliance with EPA information resources management policies, DEI discrimination prohibitions, and security prohibitions tied to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The contractor must also ensure all commercial products used meet the maximum extent practicable standard, and the entire contract administration is conducted through the FedConnect portal.

Environmental Protection AgencyOH,

NAICS

334111

Electronic Computer Manufacturing

PSC

R702

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Jun 15, 2026

SBA68HERW26Q0053

Closed