Superfund Quality and Sample Support (QSS)   6

Background
The Superfund Quality and Sample Support (QSS) Procurement is a contract issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide quality and sample support services for Superfund sites. The contract aims to ensure the proper handling and analysis of environmental samples, as well as the maintenance of data quality and integrity throughout the process.

Work Details
The tasks under the contract include furnishing necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to perform the Performance Work Statement (PWS) included in Attachment 1. Work will be ordered against the subject PWS through issuance of task orders.

The contract also includes fixed rates for services, minimum and maximum amounts, other direct costs, limitation of government's obligation, option to increase contract capacity, incorporation of contractor's technical proposal and quality assurance plan, packaging and marking requirements, inspection and acceptance provisions, period of performance details, contract administration data, special contract requirements such as conflict of interest notification and certification, retention and availability of contractor files, identification of on-site contractor employees, prohibition of certain contractor activities on EPA contracts, disclosure requirements for conflict of interest, task order conflict of interest certification, approval of training tailored requests for travel costs and EPA-sponsored meetings or conferences.

Period of Performance
The base period for the contract is 2 years with an option for 3 additional 2-year periods. The period of performance will extend over multiple years based on the option periods exercised.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) where the contract will be performed are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.