66--Consumable Laboratory Supplies

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, through its Simplified Acquisition Branch in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is seeking competitive quotes for consumable laboratory supplies under solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0074, which was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by 8:30 PM ET on July 31, 2026. This procurement is a Small Business Set Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, and the contract will be awarded to the vendor offering the best value based on the lowest price, technical acceptability, adherence to the required delivery schedule, and a determination that the proposed pricing is fair and reasonable. The complete list of required supplies is outlined in Attachment A, and the place of performance is not further specified beyond the agency’s location in North Carolina. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423490, categorizing it as other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers, and is managed by the Office of the EPA through its primary point of contact, Renae Cochran, who can be reached at cochran.renae@epa.gov or by phone at 580-436-8517. The agency intends to issue a single firm-fixed-price purchase order to the selected vendor, with no variations or contingencies allowed in pricing or delivery terms. Bidders must ensure full compliance with the technical specifications and delivery expectations outlined in the solicitation to be considered for award, and all proposals must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal prior to the deadline.