J--Notice of intent to sole source

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Land, Enforcement, and Air Division is issuing a notice of intent to sole source a contract for the repair of a Thermo 6500 ICP-AES Gas Box under solicitation number 68HERL26Q0067. This action is based on the unique and proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires specialized technical expertise and manufacturer-approved parts only available through the original equipment vendor. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for other industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, and the work is expected to be performed at the agency’s facility in Washington, DC. Interested parties must submit any objections or alternative proposals by the response deadline of July 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Gavin Samuel, reachable via email at Gavin.Samuel@epa.gov or by phone at 202-564-8483. No set-aside provisions apply to this solicitation, and it is being handled exclusively by the EPA office at 20460 in Washington, DC.