A -- SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH

Notice Date

December 20, 2001

Contracting Office

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attn: ORDSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

ZIP Code

27711

Solicitation Number

PR-NC-02-10153

Response Due

March 21, 2002

Point of Contact

Antonio L. Leathers, Contract Specialist, (919)541-2312; Christopher Baker , Contracting Officer, (919)541-2501

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via (leathers.antonio@epa.gov)

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency contemplates awarding approximately 10 fixed price contracts under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Special Mobile Source Phase I, during Fiscal Year 2002. The SBIR Program is a phased process uniform through the Federal Government of soliciting proposals and awarding funding agreements for research (R) or research and development (R&D) to meet stated agency needs or missions. During Special SBIR Phase I (covered by this solicitation) contractors shall conduct feasibility-related experimental research or R&D efforts on the described agency topics listed below. The Special SBIR Phase I awards are expected to be made by September 30, 2002. The Special SBIR Phase I Mobile Source contracts will have a period of performance of 10 months and the contractors will be invited to submit Phase II proposals for competitive evaluation. During Special SBIR Phase II, contractors shall perform the principal research or R&D effort. Funding for Special SBIR Phase II shall be based upon the results of Special SBIR Phase I and the quality and soundness of the Special SBIR Phase II workplan and commercial potential of the Phase II technology. Proposals submitted in response to the solicitation must directly pertain to EPA's environmental mission and must be responsive to EPA program interests included in the topic descriptions identified in the solicitation. The topics for the FY 2002 Special SBIR Phase I solicitation are as follows: A. Engine-Related Digital Valve Technology; B. Diesel Engine Nox and PM After-Treatment; C. On-Vehicle Diesel Fuel Sulfur Control; D. On-Vehicle Emission Measurement; E. Mobile Source Air Toxics Measurements; and F. Low Concentration PM Mass Measurement. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541710 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The solicitation will be available on or about January 22, 2002, with proposals due on March 21, 2002. The solicitation will be available on the Internet at the following Internet address: www.epa.gov/ncerqa/sbir/. Firms are encouraged to download the solicitation from the Internet. The solicitation document is approximately 45 pages in length, and includes all the requirements, instructions, and forms needed for proper proposal submission. Firms may obtain a facsimile of the solicitation when it becomes available by calling 1-800-490-9194. Questions arising in response to the solicitation shall be directed to Antonio L. Leathers, Contract Specialist, on Internet: leathers.antonio@epa.gov or by leaving a voice mail at (919)541-5293 for a return call. Firms that download the solicitation from the Internet should check periodically for any amendments, information, or status postings. The EPA does not intend to award this procurement in accordance with FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. See Note #1.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011224/ASOL013.HTM (W-354 SN515725)