B -- Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - 4 Month Contract Extension

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to negotiate on a sole source basis for Contract 68-C-00-129, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with Great Lakes Environmental Center. The Contractor shall provide technical support for the design, sampling, and management of analytical activities supporting the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) for an additional 4 month period beginning 01/01/06. EPA anticipates that no more than 650 hours of support in the area of continued coordination relative to the UCMR will be required. This is not a request for proposal. Sources wishing to be considered must submit documentation to the office identified above. Documentation must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the date this publication is posted. Submit your request in writing to Jamie Sclafani at the above address or by fax to (513) 487-2115. Telephone requests will not be honored.