R--BPA Recompete for ASTM Participating Membership
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Office of Finance and Administration (OFA), Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), intends to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to ASTM International for an EPA membership grouping. This presolicitation notice clarifies that it is not a Request for Quote (RFQ).
Scope of Work
The BPA will secure an EPA membership grouping in ASTM, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that develops standards relevant to EPA's mission. This membership is crucial for supporting the EPA's Office of Administrator participation in the ASTM Board of Directors and enabling staff from various EPA Offices and Regions to participate in ASTM technical committees and subcommittees. This participation is directed by the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) and supports the Agency's regulatory, research, and policy objectives. The EPA currently has over 40 staff participating and anticipates more in future years.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Reason for Sole Source: ASTM International is identified as the only source capable of providing the required services because it is the sole Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS) body responsible for developing the ASTM standards that EPA utilizes. Without continued services, the EPA's mission would be detrimentally impacted.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Published Date: June 15, 2026
Response Information
This is not a solicitation or RFQ, and no BPA will be awarded based on unsolicited offers. However, any firm that believes it can meet EPA's requirement as stated, or provide an equivalent/adequate substitution, may submit a response.
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Contact: John Rogers, Contracting Specialist
- Email: rogers.john.c@epa.gov
- Phone: (513) 487-2039
- Submission: Via email or FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/)