U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OPPTS Contract Support Branch (3803F), 401 M St. SW, Washington, DC 20460-0001

R -- REREGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION PROGRAMS IN THE OFFICE OF PESTICIDE PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD SOL W601180B2 POC Contact Point, Kathryn Barton, (202)260-2354, Contracting Officer, Linda Jordan, (202)260-9690 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is contemplating the award of a sole-source contract with Information Impact, Inc. to obtain support in reassessing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Restricted Entry Intervals (REIs) and other worker safety measures for all occupational and residential uses of pesticides undergoing reregistration. The total level of effort is approximately 3,000 hours over the next three years (base year and two one-year options). PPE and REIs established for agricultural uses, which are within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard, are reevaluated on the basis of risk assessments conducted as part of the reregistration efforts. EPA needs support in ensuring that the science determinations with respect to occupational and residential workers, the regulatory rationale for imposing PPE/REIs, and the actual label language are consistent, accurate and encompass all uses. Support is also needed for developing guidance for home-use pesticide labeling, providing worker protection-related technical support and other similar support services. In order to provide this support, respondents must have a thorough knowledge of the WPS and its implementation. Respondents to this announcement should fully explain their capability to provide these services and should carefully explain their knowledge, experience and ability to interpret the WPS regulation itself. Respondents are encouraged to submit all other supporting literature they consider relevant. See numbered Note 22. (0158)

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