US Env. Protection Agency, CMD-RTP MD-33 (NCCM-CB), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

A -- MERCURY ANALYSIS AND MODELING FOR SOUTH FLORIDA ATMOSPHERIC MERCURY MONITORING PILOT STUDY SOL D600461M1 DUE 061596 POC Barbara H. Stearrett, Contracting Officer, (919) 541-2519; Chris Baker, Contract Specialist, (919) 541-2519. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a requirement to complete work begun in the summer of 1995 as part of the South Florida Atmospheric Mercury Monitoring Pilot Study (SOFAMMS). This study is designed to examine the potential local source-receptor relationships between air emissions sources in the developed area of the South Florida Coast and mercury in the Everglades. This effort will be procured on a sole source basis from the University of Michigan. The circumstance permitting Other than Full and Open Competiton Justification is FAR 6.302-1, ''Only one responsible source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements.'' Ambient wet and dry deposition samples, samples from individual rain events, source related samples and meteorological data have already been collected. The University of Michigan has conducted analysis of wet deposition samples as well as some source and ambient particulate samples from SOFAMMS. This procurement will provide for the analysis of the remaining source and ambient total particulate samples collected during the summer of 1995. Further, utilizing the data derived from the analyses and meteorological data gathered, extensive modeling will be conducted in an attempt to quantify the contribution of the various sources to measured atmospheric mercury and trace metal concentration/ deposition measurements. A completion type contract is contemplated with a twelve month period of performance. Notes 22 & 26 apply. No telephonic or faxed requests will be honored (0136)

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