SAM #68HERW26Q0045

EPA Sole Source Membership Procurement for ASTM International Participation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of Finance and Administration and Office of Chief Procurement Officer, is pursuing a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for membership services from ASTM International. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Finance and Administration - Office of Chief Procurement Officer - OEM/Vendor: - ASTM International (only OEM/vendor mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - EPA participating membership grouping in ASTM International - Enables EPA staff participation in ASTM technical committees, subcommittees, and Board of Directors - Supports regulatory, research, and policy objectives - No specific products or part numbers; service is for membership and participation - Over 40 EPA staff currently involved, with expectation for increased participation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: ASTM International is the only Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS) body responsible for ASTM standards used by EPA - Membership supports compliance with the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) - No other organizations can provide these services; no solicitation or RFQ will be posted - No specific calendar dates provided; period of performance anticipated to be annual with potential for expansion

Description

THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). Pursuant to FAR 13.101, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), 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 (ASTM) for an EPA membership grouping in ASTM. ASTM is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that develops standards related to EPA’s mission. This membership will support EPA’s Office of Administrator participation in the ASTM Board of Directors and the participation of staff from various EPA Offices and Regions in ASTM technical committees and subcommittees, as directed by the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA). Refer to the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for the specific requirements.The service provided by ASTM and the benefits to the Agency are described below.EPA’s Office of Administrator uses EPA’s membership grouping and currently includes over 40 EPA staff participating in ASTM technical committees and subcommittees in 2026. EPA anticipates that there will be more EPA staff included in the EPA membership grouping in future years.Office of Administrator’s intent is to continue EPA’s participation in the ASTM Board of Directors and to continue to support the participation of staff from various EPA Offices and Regions in ASTM technical committees and subcommittees, as directed by the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) which has further supported the Agency’s mission.ASTM International is the only source capable of providing the services required because it is the only Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS) body responsible for developing the ASTM standards that EPA uses to support its regulatory, research and policy objectives. There are no other organizations that develop ASTM standards.Therefore, the sole source BPA to ASTM is necessary to support EPA’s participation in the ASTM Board of Directors and the participation of EPA staff in ASTM technical committees and subcommittees, as directed by the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA). If services are not continued, this will be detrimental to the EPA’s mission.NO SOLICITATIONS OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) WILL BE POSTED. No BPA will be awarded based on offers or quotes received in response to this notice. Notwithstanding, any firm who believes it can meet EPA's requirement as stated herein (or equivalent/adequate substitution) may submit a response, which if received by June 30, 2026, will be considered. All questions and/or responses must be directed to John Rogers, Contracting Specialist, at (513) 487-2039 through email rogers.john.c@epa.gov or FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/).Additional Links:Click here to see more information about this opportunity on FedConnect

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