OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE EPA REGION 1 - Superfund Technical Assessment & Response Team (START) 8(a) This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE published for market research purposes. This is not an announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up requests. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1, New England is conducting a Sources Sought, for informational purposes only, specifically to determine the availability of 8(a) small businesses and Alaska Native corporations under the 8(a) program capable of meeting the requirements of the attached draft statement of work (SOW). No telephone calls requesting a solicitation will be accepted or acknowledged. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. The requirement is currently being performed under the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. EPA intends to retain the follow-on requirement within the 8(a) Program and is conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified 8(a) participants and determine the feasibility of conducting a competitive 8(a) acquisition. Interested firms must identify their current 8(a) Program participation status, applicable NAICS code, and relevant technical capabilities. This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will use the information received to assist in determining its acquisition strategy, consistent with applicable SBA regulations and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Responses to this Notice are being sought ONLY from companies that are considered an 8(a) small business and Alaska Native corporations under the 8(a) program under the NAICS 562910 (as determined by the Small Business Administration), must be targeted to this specific request and must be submitted thru FEDCONNECT.
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What this opportunity record tells you
SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. The record was posted on November 13, 2026 and currently lists December 11, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.
The listed product or service classification is NAICS 562910 · Remediation Services · PSC B510. The set-aside field is Unrestricted. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.
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