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GC-MS/MS for Analysis of PFAS by OTM-50

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 is issuing a Request for Information to gather market research on the availability of Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) systems for analyzing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in air using the OTM-50 method. This RFI is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to purchase any equipment or service. Respondents are not guaranteed future contract opportunities, and no payment will be made for costs incurred in responding. Participation is voluntary, and failure to respond will not affect eligibility for future solicitations. The solicitation number is RFI 68HE0926Q0039, with a NAICS code of 334516 for analytical instruments, and the response deadline is August 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. All submissions must be sent electronically via FedConnect or directly to Contracting Officer Nea Ouk at Ouk.Nea@epa.gov; facsimiles are not accepted. The information provided is provisional and subject to change without notice, and interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedConnect for updates. The point of contact is located in San Francisco, California, with no designated place of performance specified other than the general scope tied to EPA Region 9 operations.

General Info

EPA Region 9 seeks market info on GC-MS/MS systems for PFAS air analysis via OTM-50, no purchase commitment.

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Environmental Protection Agency → Region 9View Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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SBA

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Sol_68HE0926Q0039.pdf

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Attachment 1_RFI 68HE0926Q0039.docx

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Attachment 2_PWS.pdf

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AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Region 9
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSan Francisco, CA, 94105, US
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Environmental Protection Agency → Region 9
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Office AddressSan Francisco, CA, 94105, US
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Nea OukContracting Officer

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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This is not a synopsis preceding the issuance of a solicitation. Rather, it is market research issued solely for information purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or any other solicitation. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties' expense. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this RFI is voluntary. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. It is recommended that interested parties monitor FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net/) for any information that may pertain to this RFI. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFI 68HE0926Q0039 TITLE: EPA Region 9: GC-MS/MS System for the Analysis of PFAS in Air PRODUCT SERVICE CODE: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies NAICS CODE: 334516 Analytical Instruments Please see attachments for RFI details and SOW: 1. Attachment 1_RFI 68HE0926Q0039 2. Attachment 2_ PWS Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services described in the attached PWS are invited to submit a response to this RFI notice. The response must be received on or before August 04, 2026, 5:00 PM, Pacific Time. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer via FedConnect and/or email. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response can be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Nea Ouk, at e-mail address Ouk.Nea@epa.gov, including when technical difficulties are experienced with FedConnect.

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