Entech 7200 Turnkey Preconcentrator

Pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Program Support Center (PSC), Acquisition Management Services (AMS) on behalf of PSC, Occupational Health Portfolio/Environmental Health and Safety Services (FOH) intends to sole source to: ENTECH INSTRUMENTS, INC 2207 AGATE CT SIMI VALLEY, CA, 93065-1839 The Occupational Health Environmental Laboratory, located in Chicago, IL, is an AIHA accredited laboratory providing analytical consultation and services for both internal and external customers at a national level. 90% of the analysis and consultation from the lab is in the Inorganic Metals department, while the other 10% is comprised of analysis in the Organics department and Lake Water Nutrients department he HDS sampler used in conjunction with the 7200 Preconcentrator/7650 Million Air is a breakthrough technology based on helium diffusion which yields a sampler that is small, lightweight, cost effective, universal and defensible. This investment would simplify the collection of chemicals in the workplace for both our internal and external customers. This technology will enable the Environmental Reference Laboratory to deliver highly reliable results which are unaffected by factors that create errors in other diffusive samplers, such as matrix concentrations, varying humidity and fluctuating face velocities. The HDS samplers are easy to use and do not require additional accessories such as tubing, batteries or media selection. The analytical system can accommodate and be fitted to existing Gas Chromatographs that are already functioning in the FOH Environmental Reference Laboratory. Sample preparation does not require the use of extraction using carbon disulfide (a known carcinogen) or any other chemicals prior to injection into the gas chromatograph. The HDS samplers are not subject to sample breakthrough or recovery concerns much like passive diffusive badges or charcoal tube media. This instrument uses canisters that are rugged, stable and reusable thus eliminating the expense of purchasing passive diffusive badges with short shelf lives. The Entech 7200 Turnkey Preconcentrator will increase the Lab's capability to analyze volatile organic samples for the EPA TO-15 analytical method. This will create a new product line for the Lab with increased revenues. Entech Instruments Inc. is the only vendor that develops and sells this type of analytical system. Entech Instruments is the only company that builds and sells this analytical instrument. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposal. No solicitation document is available. All responsible sources that have determined that they can provide the same services may submit product information and a capabilities statement addressing their specific abilities regarding this requirement. The email subject line must reference PSC180422. All responses are due by September 15, 2016, 8:00 AM Eastern Time and can be sent to Adam Sweeney at adam.sweeney@psc.hhs.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.