NAICS Code: 5417 The U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development (ORD), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 6.301, to Pacific Environmental Services for the initial 2001 continuation study development of a tool that assist the user in identifying low polluting adhesive bonding materials. The initial review of the preliminary system indicate that there may be additional fields and data that can enhance the efficiency and capability of the system database and improve its selection capability. The new data fields and additional adhesive data will be developed for the system. The first version of that tool has been completed and awaiting beta testing. To the best of the EPA's knowledge, Pacific Environmental Services is the only source that can meet the above requirements. However, any firm which is capable of meeting these requirements may submit technical documentation to establish that it can comply with the specifications. Only those firms presenting such documentation will be considered. Any technical documentation must be submitted to the point of contact within 15 days of electronic posting of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the urpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The applicable NAICS Code is 5417. Submit your information in writing to the above address of fax to Barbara Curtiss at 513-487-2109 or e-mail to [email protected].

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