Request for Comments for Draft PWS EPA OCSPP
Updated
Special Notice from the Environmental Protection Agency. Due Nov 16, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 17 days left.
| Title as posted | F--Request for Comments for Draft PWS EPA OCSPP |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 68HERW27R0019 |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Office | Water, Tribal & Science Division |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Environmental Consulting Services (541620) |
| Product or service code | F999 |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 16, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5) (17 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce the forthcoming Support for Chemical Screening, Review, And Evaluation of New, Existing, and Safer Choice Chemical Substances in Support for The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Programs requirement. The attached initial DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) is issued by the EPA to give the industry/interested parties the opportunity to review the Draft PWS and provide feedback and comments.
The Draft PWS that is attached, establishes the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) performance requirements and tasks necessary to provide technical, regulatory, logistical, and advisory support for EPA’s activities under the following statutes and programs:
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)
- Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (TSCA Title X)
- Cross-cutting support across all OPPT Programs and TSCA Sections
- Other statutes and programs requiring similar contractual support We are seeking industry, government, and stakeholder comments, questions, and suggestions to assist in developing a final PWS for formal solicitation purposes.
The DRAFT PWS is available via both Sam.gov (Official Governmentwide Point of Entry) and FedConnect.net. This notice is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. This DRAFT PWS is open for all comments, suggestions, questions, and feedback until 12:00 P.M., Local Time, November 16, 2026.
All responses on the DRAFT PWS shall be submitted, in writing via e-mail, to Kimberley Church-Mathis ([email protected]) on or before this date and time. All e-mailed responses must provide the return e-mail address, mailing address, and telephone number in the body of the response. No paper or telephonic responses will be accepted.
Reminder/DICLAIMER: disclaimer: this request for questions and comments is issued solely for information and planning purposes only. The Government will use the information received to help define the PWS and to address needed IFORMATION at the industry day event. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.
The U.S. Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the united states Government. Additionally, all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Any information submitted by respondents to this draft PWS posting is strictly voluntary.
This is not a solicitation, invitation for bid {IFB), request for quote {RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP), and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject services/supplies. This is a draft PWS and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a formal RFP, RFQ, or contract. No solicitation exists at this time.
Not responding to this does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be SYNOPSIZED on the Government-wide point of entry website (HTTPS://SAM.GOV). It is the responsibility of the respondent, interested party, or potential offeror to monitor this site for the release of any synopsis, solicitation, other related documents or additional information pertaining to this announcement or requirement.
Contracting contact
- Church-Mathis, Kimberley · [email protected] · 919-541-3826
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541620, a business counts as small if it has no more than $19.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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