A--Sources Sought Notice

SOL #: 68HERW26R0014Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency

WATER, TRIBAL & SCIENCE DIVISION

Cincinnati, OH, 45268, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research (AJ11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8bc410c23ab449468962ad928ab8d29a/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 10, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the WATER, TRIBAL & SCIENCE DIVISION, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a recompete of contract 8HERC21D0004. This notice aims to identify potential sources capable of providing General Science and Technology R&D Services; Basic Research (PSC AJ11). The purpose is to gather capability statements to inform future acquisition strategies. Capability statements are due by March 10, 2026.

Scope of Work

This Sources Sought notice is for General Science and Technology R&D Services, focusing on Basic Research (PSC AJ11). It is a recompete of an existing contract (8HERC21D0004), indicating a continuation of similar services. The effort involves scientific research and development activities.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
Original Contract Recompete: 8HERC21D0004
Set-Aside: Not specified (This is a market research phase)
Capability Statement Due: March 10, 2026
Published Date: February 24, 2026

Purpose & Evaluation

This is a market research effort to identify qualified and capable sources. The EPA will use the submitted capability statements to assess industry capabilities, determine potential small business participation, and refine its acquisition strategy for the recompete of contract 8HERC21D0004. Amendments have been issued to extend and reconcile the due date for submissions.