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B -- TRAINING SUPPORT IN ANALYTICAL AND PESTICIDES CHEMISTRY METHODS TO STATE ANALYTICAL LABS SOL PR-97-0973 DUE 041197 POC Contracts Specialist, Erich Fischer, EMAIL RESPONSES ONLY to fischer.erich@epamail.epa.gov. 202-260-1434 WEB: Training Support, http://www.epa.gov/oam. E-MAIL: fuller.david@epamail.epa.gov, fischer.erich@epamail.epa.gov. The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) intends to issue a purchase order to provide for analytical and pesticide chemistry methods support to State pesticide analytical laboratories through two Workshops, held on-site at State laboratory facilities, and extending for 3-5 days each. These Workshops are to provide training in methods and techniques for both formulation and residue-type analyses. The period of performance is expected to begin immediately after award through 9/30/97. The EPA/OPP will accept quotes from Vendors who can demonstrate: 1) Knowledge of current pesticide analytical methodology, analytical quality assurance, and statistics; 2) Experience in preparing pesticide chemistry training agendas, related manuals, and presentation materials; 3) experience in planning, organizing and conducting technical workshops or seminars. Related work known to be included in this purchase order involves prliminary visits to prospective Workshop sites at State laboratories, evaluation of training needs, and coordinating necessary site set-up for the Workshops. A report of all Workshop-related activities and an evaluation of results of each Workshop is required. Email the Contracts Specialist at fischer.erich@epamail.epa.gov for a copy of the bid package. Due to the large volume of interest anticipated, we will not be able to return phone calls. You may be able to retrieve a copy of the bid package on the EPA Contracts Internet site on or about April 11th. The EPA site is www.epa.gov/oam. (0086)

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