a--Emergency Response Technical Equipment Management (ERTEM)

Emergency Response Technical Equipment Management (ERTEM) This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information only. This is not a Solicitation Announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposals. This request does not obligate the Government in any contract award. Emergency Response Technical Equipment Management (ERTEM). EPA Region 4 is soliciting comments and brief capability statements from qualified 8(a) contractors to perform the attached Statement of Work. The work primarily involves managing equipment in the EPA Region 4 Emergency Response warehouse in the Atlanta, GA area. Equipment is highly technical, and will require advanced scientific knowledge and skills to successfully maintain, calibrate, and account for the equipment. Other tasks involve training EPA and other personnel on the proper use, calibration, and cleaning of scientific equipment, arraigning for delivery of equipment on short notice to various locations around Region 4 (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama), and providing field support for equipment management in cases of emergency. While the normal hours of operation are during the regular work day, EPA responds to emergencies 24/7. This contract supports the emergency responders and will be required to provide support on short notice on weekends or nights when necessary. Interested parties should submit a statement of interest noting their experience and company capabilities as it relates to tasks in the Statement of Work. No more than 6 pages double sided should be submitted; company brochures and or information can be included if reasonable in file size and length. No award will be made from this notice, however future opportunities may be announced via FedConnect and Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at a later date using the same solicitation number. Responses should be submitted in writing no later than 5pm Eastern Time Friday August 21, 2015. Send responses to Geoffrey Krieger, Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. No phone calls please.