66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The contract pertains to a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for procuring a California Analytical Instrument Paramagnetic Gas Analyzer. This presolicitation, identified by the solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0062, was posted on May 6, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 18, 2026. The request is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency's Office Simplified Acquisition Branch, located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 334516, which relates to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. This sole source notice indicates that the EPA intends to acquire this specialized equipment without a competitive bidding process, suggesting the need for a specific product or vendor. The point of contact for this contract is Pam Daggs, who can be reached via email or phone for any inquiries. The place of performance details are unspecified, but all related correspondence or submissions are to be directed through the online portal provided. The contract reflects a focused acquisition effort for an instrument likely critical to environmental monitoring or research activities conducted by the agency.