Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Environmental Protection Agency, specifically the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention's Biological and Economic Analysis Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source under solicitation 68HERW27Q0002. The agency intends to contract with Thermo Electron North America LLC to acquire the hardware, computer, and software necessary to modify and upgrade an existing Thermo Ion Chromatograph and interface it with a High Resolution Mass Spectrometer. This procurement, categorized under NAICS code 334516, encompasses both the required parts and the professional installation services. The agency has identified Thermo Electron North America LLC as the sole source because the necessary software is available exclusively from this vendor. Interested parties who believe they can meet the government's requirements must submit written documentation of their capabilities to Contracting Officer Kevin Logan or Contract Specialist Felicia Mason by October 16, 2026. All inquiries must be submitted in writing, as telephone calls will not be accepted.