R--Technical Support for Assessment and Watershed Protection-3
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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) has issued a Sole Source Justification for the award of a Call Order to Cadmus Group for Technical Support for Assessment and Watershed Protection. This justification covers support for the EPA's Restoration and Protection Screening (RPS) Tool and Healthy Watersheds Program. The award is a logical follow-on under an existing BPA (Award # 68HERC22A0019/68HERW26F0034).
Scope of Work
Cadmus Group will provide highly specialized expertise related to the RPS Tool, including processing watershed indicators, overseeing tool revisions, and offering training and custom support to EPA, state, and partner organizations. Their work has involved processing thousands of ecological, stressor, and social indicators, developing a modernized web-based version, rebranding, and updating the Excel version of the tool.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Justification for a Call Order
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) (Unique/Highly Specialized Services) and FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C) (Logical Follow-on).
- Awarded Entity: Cadmus Group
- Department/Office: Environmental Protection Agency / WATER, TRIBAL & SCIENCE DIVISION
- Product Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Published: February 5, 2026
Justification
The sole source award to Cadmus Group is justified due to their unique and highly specialized expertise, having conceived and built the RPS Tool and provided primary support for nearly 20 years. Cadmus staff are considered national leading experts, and transitioning to a new contractor would be extremely costly, time-intensive, and inefficient. This is particularly critical given anticipated budget decreases and the essential role of the RPS Tool in supporting state Clean Water Act 303(d)/TMDL and 319 program planning in FY2025 and FY2026.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jones-Banks, Dionna (JonesBanks.Dionna@epa.gov, (513) 487-2054)