Air Sampler

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Radiation and Indoor Environments (R&IE) intends to award a sole source fixed-price Purchase Order using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Thermo Environmental Instruments, Inc., of Franklin, Massachusetts, under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1. Item to be purchased: Air sampler capable of making continuous National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable measurements, including particulate matter (PM) in the following sizes PM 2.5 and PM 10, while accounting for both volatiles and semi-volatile organic compounds. Sampler must have Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) designation. All equipment must be contained in a single cabinet. See attached Justification and Approval for additional information on item being procured. It has been determined that Thermo Environmental is the only readily available, responsible source and no other item will satisfy agency requirements. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE [RFQ] IS AVAILABLE. Notwithstanding, any firm who believes it is capable of meeting EPA's requirement as stated herein may submit a response which, if received within 15 calendar days of the date of this announcement, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be in writing. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to Holly Pearlman via email at contact@example.gov.