R--Analysis and Reports of CATHGEN Database

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with Harvard University, Department of Environmental Health, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02115 to obtain the measurement of air pollution particulates for 9000 addresses, going back several years. By matching information on individuals with cardiac disease with that of air quality, it will enable EPA to understand the health risks of air pollution on susceptible populations and the mechanisms involved. The model approach that Harvard University will be using is unique and will provide a more precise linkage of pollution data to the addresses than other model approaches. Therefore, EPA believes this is the only vendor capable of providing the pollution data needed by this study. The circumstance permitting is FAR 6.302-1 ?Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements?. The anticipated period of performance is a 12 month base pe riod. All interested parties who believe they can provide the required services should fully explain their capabilities and qualifications in writing within 15 days from the date of this announcement and provide itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. The intent of this notice is to determine if any other source(s) exist, and therefore, no solicitation (RFQ) is available. Consequently, anyone failing to provide the aforementioned and instead chooses to merely submit a routine letter requesting a copy of the statement of work or more information about the project will be ignored. The information received to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Please submit response to the U.S. EPA, Attn: Sammie Jones (MC-E105-02), RTP Procurement Operations Division, 109 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. No telephone or faxed requests w ill be honored.