H266 - single purchase and delivery of a Dionex IC

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 office is seeking to acquire a single Dionex ICS-6000 High Pressure Ion Chromatography system through a sole-source procurement under FAR Part 12, justified by the proprietary nature of the instrument and its essential role in analyzing bromide, chloride, fluoride, and sulfate in water samples to meet 40 CFR Parts 141 and 142 drinking water regulations. The system, to be delivered to the EPA’s Athens, GA laboratory at 980 College Station Rd., must include a dual-temperature DC module, AS-AP autosampler, electrolytic eluent generator, conductivity detector, Chromeleon 7.3+ software, and a Windows 11 desktop computer with an i7 processor, 32GB RAM, and dual SSD drives, all integrated to support EPA’s electronic data systems. The contract requires on-site installation and one day of technician training, with a 12-month warranty offering 48-hour response time and extended parts coverage through year three. The acquisition is limited to a maximum value of $350,000 under simplified acquisition procedures, with no competitive bidding expected, as the system qualifies as a commercial item available exclusively from Thermo Fisher Scientific and must meet specified salient characteristics that cannot be replicated by alternatives without written justification. The solicitation, posted on July 29, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026, requires the vendor to ship the system within 120 days of order receipt, include all shipping and handling costs, and comply with RoHS standards and RCRA obligations. Packaging, marking, barcoding, and formal inspection criteria beyond technical compliance are not detailed, and no payment, invoicing, or accounting data is provided; the sole point of contact is Contracting Officer Tanjia Dotson in Atlanta, GA, with no designated COR or COTR listed.