R--Engine & Vehicle Development, Testing & Refinement with Production Intent

The purpose of this solicitation is to provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Transportation and Air Quality?s National Vehicle and Fuels Emission Laboratory (NVFEL), Advanced Technology Division with flexible engineering support related to the development of engines and vehicle systems with efforts focused on reducing emissions and improving efficiency (to lower carbon dioxide emissions) that can be easily transformed into full production. The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, services, equipment, and facilities to perform work as identified in the performance work statement. The Government anticipates the award of a cost plus fixed fee, level-of-effort ( LOE) type contract with a twelve month term and three twelve month options. The base level of effort will consist of 26,000 hours. In addition, options will be included to increase the level of effort by up to 26,000 direct labor hours during each period. The solicitation is subject to full and open competition, all responsible offerors may submit a proposal. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330. Copies of the solicitation will be available to all offerors on the Internet. Offerors should visit EPA?s Home Page (http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd) for continuous update of the RFP?s status. It is anticipated the solicitation will be available in late November. Note 26 applies.