66--R7 Lab: LTAB Gel-Permeation Cleanup (GPC) System

The contract sought by the Environmental Protection Agency's Region 7 Contracting Office involves the procurement of an LTAB Gel-Permeation Cleanup (GPC) System for their laboratory operations. This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA regulations (FAR 19.5), aimed at supporting small business participation. The solicitation, identified by number 68HE0726Q0014, was posted on May 19, 2026, with responses due by May 28, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334516, which covers analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. The work will be performed in Kansas City, Kansas, with the office handling the solicitation located in Lenexa, Kansas. Interested parties seeking further details or wishing to submit their proposals could contact the primary point of contact, Tricia Zielinski, at the EPA via the provided email. The solicitation is a presolicitation notice, indicating the EPA is in the process of seeking competitive bids before formal contract awards. The purpose of the GPC system is likely to enhance laboratory sample cleanup processes, improving analytical accuracy and efficiency within the EPA’s environmental testing programs.