EST analytical Purge and Trap Autosampler & Concen

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 is soliciting quotes for the procurement of an EST Analytical Purge and Trap Autosampler and Concentrator system, specifically the Centurion WS Autosampler and the Evolution II Concentrator with accessories. This firm-fixed-price acquisition is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516. The equipment is required to support the analysis of volatile organic compounds in water and soil matrices in accordance with EPA methods 524.2, 624.1, and 8260D. A limited sources justification is included to address the unique necessity of this specific equipment for integration with existing GC/MS systems and its validated performance capabilities. Interested vendors must submit electronic proposals via the FedConnect portal no later than August 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. Submissions must consist of two volumes: Volume I containing the itemized price quote and Volume II containing past performance references from two similar contracts. The award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating both price and past performance on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. Upon award, the contractor is required to deliver the equipment to the Environmental Science Center in Fort Meade, MD, within 90 days. Invoicing must be completed electronically through the Invoice Processing Portal (IPP).