B--Tsunami Debris Search

The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to identify capable, qualified small businesses to conduct off-shore searches in U.S. territorial waters for potentially hazardous debris resulting from the 2011 Japan Tsunami. Potential qualified sources shall meet size classification standards under NAICS code 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services. Interested offerors shall demonstrate, in a qualifications statement, how it would conduct off-shore searches for potentially hazardous debris. Specifically, the contractor must physically target and locate tsunami debris while still off-shore in order to intercept it directly or prepare for its potential impacts. The offeror would develop and maintain an integrated plan and gather intelligence for the purpose of theoretical mapping and targeted search planning. This is a sources sought announcement and not a request for technical or cost proposals. EPA will not award a contract on the basis of this notice, nor reimb urse costs incurred by potential offerors responding to this notice. A solicitation does not exist to be provided. Submit your response via e-mail to [email protected] with the words "Tsunami Debris" in the e-mail subject line. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages.