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This Solicitation opportunity from Environmental Protection Agency was posted on June 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Analytical Balance

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68HE0526Q0009Federal

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The Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, is soliciting a single benchtop analytical balance under solicitation number 68HE0526Q0009, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This is an unrestricted, brand-name-only procurement for a high-precision analytical balance to support the Organic Methods Group at the Region 5 Laboratory Services and Applied Sciences Division in Chicago, IL, for low-level pesticides, alkylphenols, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances analysis. The balance must have a minimum readability of 0.01 milligrams, repeatability below 0.02 mg at 5% load, linearity deviation of 0.1 mg or less, a capacity of at least 120 grams, and an enclosed weighing chamber with an automated, hands-free opening mechanism. Additional requirements include a built-in anti-electrostatic component, USB or USB-C connectivity compatible with Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise, a print button for data transfer, ISO 17025 certification upon installation, and a solid weighing pan of approximately 80 mm x 80 mm. The contract is awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, and only the specified brand and model will be considered. The balance must be delivered FOB destination to the Region 5 Laboratory at 536 South Clark St, Chicago, IL, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. All shipments must include a packing slip with the contractor’s name, contract number, item description, and quantity, and be addressed to EPA Region 6 LSASD in Ada, OK. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) after delivery is complete, with no partial payments permitted; the invoice must reference the contract number and include an itemized breakdown with period of performance clearly identified, adhering to FAR 32.905 and using Standard Forms 1034 and 1035 where applicable. Contractors must be registered in SAM, maintain their registration, and comply with representations and certifications related to inverted domestic corporations, Iran transactions, internal confidentiality agreements, tax delinquency, and felony convictions. Accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated, and contractors must comply with new requirements addressing DEI discrimination. Contract administration is managed under EPA and FAR clauses including

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EPA Region 5 seeks bids for analytical balance procurement, NAICS 334516, deadline June 16, 2026.

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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Analytical Balance Salient Characteristics FY26

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Solicitation 68HE0526Q0009 for Analytical Balance

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Response deadline changed from Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 19, 2026.

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AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Region 5
Contacts1 person available
OfficeChicago, IL, 60604-3507, USA
Office AddressChicago, IL, 60604-3507, USA
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Daniel OlssonContracting Officer

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