Consumable Laboratory Supplies

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting quotes for consumable laboratory supplies through a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, with award based on best value, considering the lowest price, technical acceptability, and adherence to the delivery schedule. The solicitation, numbered 68HE0B26Q0074, was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, and is set aside for small business concerns under SBA guidelines. The supplies are to be delivered to the EPA’s facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, though the contracting office is located in Ada, Oklahoma. The complete list of required items is provided in Attachment A, which contains detailed line-item descriptions, quantities, and pricing information that vendors must address in their submissions. While the solicitation does not specify exact standards for quality, packaging, marking, or inspection criteria, all supplies must be technically acceptable, and proposals must demonstrate fair and reasonable pricing. Vendors must submit responses exclusively through the FedConnect portal, with electronic files limited to 25 MB per attachment and a total submission size not exceeding 100 MB. Proposals must include a signed, binding document from an authorized company representative, and pricing information must be provided in a separate cost-sensitive attachment. The evaluation process does not rely solely on the lowest price but allows for trade-offs where technical merit and timely delivery are balanced against cost, ensuring optimal value. No specific contract line items, funding codes, invoicing methods, or COR/COTR assignments are detailed in the available documentation, and no special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel, or options are indicated. Acceptance of supplies is expected at the performance location, with the government responsible for final inspection and acceptance based on technical compliance. The solicitation does not include explicit representations or certifications from offerors regarding size status, UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic designations, though the SBA set-aside implies eligibility requirements must be met.