This synopsis is AMENDED to revise the Small Business Size Standard from $20 million to $32.5 million. There are no other changes. TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD) National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) Western Ecology Division (WED) has a requirement to provide operations and maintenance of the facilities located in Corvallis and Newport, Oregon. The purpose of this acquisition is to provide all management, supervision and personnel to maintain and operate the facilities located at 200 S. W. 35th Street; 1350 S.E. Goodnight Avenue; and 3731 S. W. Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97333 and 2111 S.E. Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365. The contractor shall maintain facilities and laboratory conditions required to conduct ongoing research without interruption. EPA anticipates the award of firm fixed price contract with a cost reimbursable line item for a base period of performance of twelve (12) months, with four (4) additional twelve-month option periods. The total duration of the proposed contract is sixty (60) months. The EPA has determined that this solicitation will be issued as a small business competition. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 561210 - Facility Support Services with a size standard of $32.5 million. To be eligible for consideration, small business firms shall have an average of no more than $20 million in annual gross income over the past 3 completed fiscal years. It is anticipated the request for proposals (RFP) will be issued on or about October 12, 2007 and proposals will be due 30 days after the RFP issue date. A site visit at the Corvallis and Newport, OR facility is tentatively scheduled for October 24, 2007. PLEASE NOTE: NO FURTHER SYNOPSIS OR INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONSULT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE FOR THE SOLICITATION, AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. If you obtain a copy of the solicitation via internet, it will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the solicitation is posted for any amendments. The Government is not obligated or committed to award any contract as a result of this notice. Hard copies or diskettes will not be available. Telephone and fax requests will not be honored.

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