SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Student Services, Cincinnati, OH
- Notice Date
- 7/11/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Environmental Protection Agency, Ord Service Center/Nerl, Rtp Procurement Operations Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
- ZIP Code
- 27711
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-RT-05-00318
- Response Due
- 7/26/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/26/2005
- Description
- NAICS Code: 541710 THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS FOR STUDENT SERVICES TO BE AWARDED ON A CONTRACT BASIS BY THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. The solicitation number is U4RD70 (RFQ-RT-05-00318). The Ecological Exposure Research Division (EERD) of the National Exposure Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is seeking an individual to provide services under a contractual agreement in support of genetics research on invasive species. The candidate should have completed (within the past two years) a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Biology or a related sub-discipline such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Zoology or Botany. The preferred candidate will have demonstrable laboratory skills/experience in molecular biology or genetics of invertebrate eukaryotic organisms. The preferred candidate will also have experience in general laboratory practices, including health and safety practices. The Molecular Ecology Research Branch (MERB) of EERD is responsible for developing genetics-based indicators of exposure to environmental stressors as well as approaches for assessing ecological condition. Invasive species represent an important, but poorly characterized environmental stressor. MERB has recently initiated an invasion biology research program to better understand the impact of invasive species on the environment. For more information refer to the EERD website: http://www.epa.gov/eerd/. The candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary research team, but will be mentored by Dr. Mark Bagley, the Acting Branch Chief of the MERB. The candidate will interact and work closely with key personnel in the MERB invasion biology research program and collaborators at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Portland State University and the University of California at Davis. The student will provide technical laboratory and field support for research projects focusing on (1) colonization of Pacific coast estuaries and the Great Lakes by aquatic invasive species (2) the development of diagnostic molecular markers to screen ship ballast for aquatic invasive species. Specific duties will support and assist the Principle Investigators (PIs) with all work involved in the development and completion of these two tasks. Work involved with the tasks may include, but is not limited to: (1) hatching of resting stage eggs and rearing of subsequent broods until maturity (2) tissue and sample collection and organization (3) DNA extractions (4) PCR amplification and purification (5) molecular cloning (6) Genotyping (7) DNA sequencing (8) Analysis of genotype and DNA sequence data (9) other general laboratory and field duties necessary to carry out research (ie. sample collection and transport, routine equipment maintenance). This work is to begin on or before September 1, 2005. It is anticipated that the contractor will work 40 hours per week with the majority of work being done Monday through Friday of each week between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The contract period will be for one year, with the option of an additional year. The duty location is at the US EPA facility located at 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268. Work will be performed under a variety of settings including office, laboratory, and field. The work is not particularly hazardous or physically strenuous; field and laboratory health and safety training will be provided. The hourly rate for this position is $14.75. The contractor will be paid the basic hourly rate only for the number of hours worked and does not receive overtime premiums. The contractor does not accrue leave or holiday benefits and is not paid for any non-work days, regardless of the reason. Federal, State, Local, and Social Security taxes will not be withheld; the contractor is responsible for reporting income to authorities and paying all taxes. Student contractors are responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the principal duty station location. EPA does not provide housing, meals or other living expenses while working at the principal duty station. Again, offerors must be currently enrolled or recently graduated (no more than 24 months ago) with at least a BS/BA or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible to participate, depending on their immigration status and the applicable regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). All non-US citizens must submit, as part of their proposal package, evidence of their immigration status that allows them to work in the United States. All questions are to be forwarded via email to the Contract Specialist at the following e-mail address: clausen.rebecca@epa.gov. Interested parties should review all material relevant to the requirement by looking at the following website address: http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0500318/index.htm These solicitation documents will be posted to that website 15 days after issuance of this pre-solicitation synopsis. Interested parties should go to the website to check the status of this procurement and to ascertain when and if any amendments have been issued.
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