Emergency and Rapid Response

US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, intends to issue a sole source six-month extension in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. There is no change to the ceiling amount, as a result of this extension. The requirement consists of emergency response for environmental cleanup services of hazardous substances, wastes, contaminants, materials and petroleum products, and oil for Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming). Environmental cleanup response to natural disasters and terrorist activities may also be required under this contract. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and a solicitation will not be issued. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the modification will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.