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RFQ-CO-17-00004Federal

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The US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, intends to award a sole source purchase order to YSI (a part of Xylem) for the provision of Sonde EX01 and EMM25 Sonde Spar Systems compatible with the EPA’s existing equipment. The contract, awarded under FAR 6.302-1, involves supplying ongoing environmental sample laboratory analysis capabilities and support for existing Sonde EX01 and EMM25 systems, including components such as the Beacon Assembly Model SL15, KOR & HYPACK VIPER software, a mooring system for 13 meters depth, various sensors (optical, conductivity/temperature, and pH/ORP), 100 meter depth range sensors, and EXO handheld displays. YSI is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this equipment and the only licensed source capable of updating the software essential for EPA’s system. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, but the EPA invites all responsible sources to submit capability statements that demonstrate competition would benefit the government. The anticipated delivery date for the equipment is October 2017, and no solicitation or request for quote is currently available. Interested parties must respond in writing by September 15, 2017, providing compelling reasons for competition. All inquiries and submissions must be directed to the contracting officer, Marian Gordon, via email. The contract references NAICS code 334513 and will be managed out of the EPA’s Region 8 office in Denver, Colorado.

General Info

EPA Region 8 awards sole source contract to YSI for Sonde systems and software support.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Region 8 Contracting Office

NAICS

334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

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PostedSep 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Region 8 Contracting Office

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OfficeDENVER, CO, 80202, USA

Organization / AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency → Region 8 Contracting Office

Office AddressDENVER, CO, 80202, USA

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Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, Acquisitions Management Unit, intends to award a sole source purchase order to YSI (Part of Xylem) IAW FAR 6.302-1. The services required are for a Sonde EX01 and EMM25 Sonde Spar System that is compatible with EPA’s existing equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Description: Sonde EX01 and EMM25 Spar Systems that is compatible with EPA’s current equipment. The requirement consists of providing ongoing capabilities for environmental sample laboratory analysis and support of existing Sonde EX01 and EMM25 system consisting of: -Beacon Assembly Model SL15 -KOR & HYPACK VIPER Software -Mooring System for 13 Meters of Water -Optical,Conductivity/Temperature and PH/ORP Sensors -100 Meter Depth range and sensor -EXO Handheld display YSI is the only firm known to make and distribute this equipment. Additionally, YSI is the only responsible source known to be licensed or certified to change/upgrade software for EPA’s current system. Anticipated Delivery Date: October 2017 NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) IS AVAILABLE. Responses to this posting must be in writing and provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions and/or responses shall be directed to Marian Gordon, Contracting Officer, via email at contact@example.gov by 5:00 p.m.(EDT), September 15, 2017.