# SAM #68HE0127R0001

EPA Region 1 market research for Superfund technical assessment and response services

**Buyer:** EPA Region 1 Contracting Office
**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 68HE0127R0001
**NAICS:** 541620, 562910

EPA Region 1 is researching the market for follow-on Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) services.
- **Buyer:** U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1 Contracting Office.
- **Requirement:** Follow-on START services; the notice references a draft statement of work, but detailed tasks are not provided.
- **Eligibility:** EPA is assessing qualified 8(a) small businesses and Alaska Native corporations for a potential competitive 8(a) acquisition under NAICS 562910.
- **Notice status:** This is market research only, not a solicitation or commitment to award.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None are named. No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified.

### Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE<br/>EPA REGION 1 - Superfund Technical Assessment & Response Team (START) 8(a)<br/><br/>This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE published for market research purposes. This is not an<br/>announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No<br/>reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to<br/>this announcement and any follow-up requests. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<br/>(EPA) Region 1, New England is conducting a Sources Sought, for informational purposes only,<br/>specifically to determine the availability of 8(a) small businesses and Alaska Native corporations<br/>under the 8(a) program capable of meeting the requirements of the attached draft statement of<br/>work (SOW). No telephone calls requesting a solicitation will be accepted or acknowledged.<br/>Standard company brochures will not be reviewed.<br/><br/>The requirement is currently being performed under the SBA 8(a) Business Development<br/>Program. EPA intends to retain the follow-on requirement within the 8(a) Program and is<br/>conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified 8(a) participants and<br/>determine the feasibility of conducting a competitive 8(a) acquisition.<br/><br/>Interested firms must identify their current 8(a) Program participation status, applicable NAICS<br/>code, and relevant technical capabilities.<br/><br/>This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a<br/>solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will use the<br/>information received to assist in determining its acquisition strategy, consistent with applicable<br/>SBA regulations and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.<br/><br/>Responses to this Notice are being sought ONLY from companies that are considered an 8(a)<br/>small business and Alaska Native corporations under the 8(a) program under the NAICS<br/>562910 (as determined by the Small Business Administration), must be targeted to this specific<br/>request and must be submitted thru FEDCONNECT.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Additional Links:</strong><br/><a href='https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=68HE0127R0001&agency=EPA' target='_blank'>Click here to see more information about this opportunity on FedConnect</a>

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