Notice of intent to sole source

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a notice of intent to sole source a contract for the repair of a Thermo 6500 ICP-AES Gas Box, identified under solicitation number 68HERL26Q0067. This action is based on the unique proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires specialized technical expertise and manufacturer-specific components only available through the original equipment vendor. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210, which pertains to electronic equipment repair and maintenance. The contract will be awarded without competition due to the absence of alternative suppliers capable of performing the required repairs with the necessary precision and compliance standards. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. The contract will be managed from the EPA’s headquarters in Washington, DC, with no specific place of performance listed beyond the agency’s jurisdiction. Samuel Gavin, Contracting Officer at the EPA, serves as the point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email at gavin.samuel@epa.gov. The notice is accessible through FedConnect, the federal government’s procurement portal, and no set-aside provisions apply to this procurement, as it is designated as a federal opportunity with no small business or other socio-economic preferences.