66 -- Sole Source

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Office intends to negotiate on a sole source with Tyco Environmental Systems for a Trailer Mounted Nutrient Analyzer with Physicals. Includes: Aqualab Analyzer. Greenspan Aqualab - real time nutrient monitoring unit. It is intended to be used to identify unauthorized discharges of nitrogen and phosphorus to waters of the United States. EPA believes that this is the only one manufacturer of real-time nutrient monitoring units in the world Greenspan Analytical. Specifications are located at: http://www.epa.gov/region6/rfq. This proposed action is for equipment and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotes received within five days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed simplified acquisition requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible.Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required prior to execution of an award. If no responses are received, an award shall be made to Tyco Environmental Systems.