A--Technical Support on Persistent, Bioaccumalative and Toxic Compounds (PBTs) in Human Breast Milk

NAICS Code: 54162 Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation: No.: Classification Code: A ? Research and Development NAICS Code: 54162. The Environmental Protection Agency intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with LaKind & Associates. The requirement is for the National Center for Environmental Assessment-Washington Office (NCEA-W) to summarize the general State-of-the-Science regarding lipophilic, persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic compounds (PBTs) in human breast milk to meet the data needs of researchers and decision makers at EPA. EPA source research indicates LaKind & Associates is uniquely qualified to meet this requirement. Any firms believing itself capable of meeting EPA's requirements may submit technical documentation to establish the potential of complying with the statement of work. Such documentation must be submitted to the POC within 15 days of electronic posting of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed on a sole source basis. This acquisition is being processed under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The applicable NAICS code is 54162. The anticipated award date is _7/19/02_.