The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a sole source contract to the Health Effects Institute (HEI) for a research partnership focused on the public health impacts of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD) and other energy production technologies. The contract will support HEI in planning and implementing a national research program that includes critical literature reviews, population exposure studies, and health studies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards. This initiative is crucial for generating independent and credible scientific research to inform environmental policy decisions, leveraging existing partnerships and funding from both the EPA and industry stakeholders. The anticipated contract value is up to $15 million, with a five-year term expected to commence in the second half of 2025. Interested parties may contact Ross Gillingham at gillingham.ross@epa.gov for further information, with responses due within 15 calendar days from the notice posting.