How to comment on EPA’s draft chemical screening support work statement

What EPA is asking for

EPA is seeking comments, questions, and suggestions on a draft performance work statement for technical, regulatory, logistical, and advisory support for chemical screening and review programs.

The draft covers work connected to TSCA, the Pollution Prevention Act, EPCRA Section 313, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, and other OPPT programs. This is a planning notice, not a request for proposals or a contract opportunity.

Deadline and what it means

Written comments are due by 12:00 p.m. local time on November 16, 2026. EPA says it will use feedback to help develop a final PWS and address information needed at an industry day event.

This notice does not commit EPA to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Not commenting does not prevent a vendor from participating in a future solicitation.

Who may find this relevant

This feedback opportunity may suit firms and other interested parties with experience in chemical screening or review, regulatory support, pollution prevention, or related technical and advisory work. EPA also invites comments from government and stakeholder respondents.

How to send comments

The draft PWS is available through SAM.gov and FedConnect.net. To open the opportunity through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the opportunity. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Email written comments to Kimberley Church-Mathis at [email protected] by the deadline. Include a return email address, mailing address, and telephone number in the body of the response. EPA will not accept paper or telephone responses.

Make your feedback useful

Review the draft PWS closely and tie each comment to a specific task, requirement, or passage. Explain what is unclear or difficult to carry out, and suggest a practical revision where possible.

Keep comments focused and easy to assess. The notice says submissions become government property, will not be returned, and are voluntary; the government will not pay for information or reimburse response costs.