B--SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICEEPA REGION 1 - Superfund Technical Assessment & Response

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
EPA REGION 1 - Superfund Technical Assessment & Response Team (START) 8(a)

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE published for market research purposes. This is not an
announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No
reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to
this announcement and any follow-up requests. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Region 1, New England is conducting a Sources Sought, for informational purposes only,
specifically to determine the availability of 8(a) small businesses and Alaska Native corporations
under the 8(a) program capable of meeting the requirements of the attached draft statement of
work (SOW). No telephone calls requesting a solicitation will be accepted or acknowledged.
Standard company brochures will not be reviewed.

The requirement is currently being performed under the SBA 8(a) Business Development
Program. EPA intends to retain the follow-on requirement within the 8(a) Program and is
conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified 8(a) participants and
determine the feasibility of conducting a competitive 8(a) acquisition.

Interested firms must identify their current 8(a) Program participation status, applicable NAICS
code, and relevant technical capabilities.

This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a
solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will use the
information received to assist in determining its acquisition strategy, consistent with applicable
SBA regulations and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Responses to this Notice are being sought ONLY from companies that are considered an 8(a)
small business and Alaska Native corporations under the 8(a) program under the NAICS
562910 (as determined by the Small Business Administration), must be targeted to this specific
request and must be submitted thru FEDCONNECT.