Notice of Intent to Sole Source the purchase of a

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes National Program Office intends to award a sole source purchase order to Aquatic Sensors, Inc. for the acquisition of a limnological instrument known as the LabSTAF, to be used on the EPA Research Vessel Lake Guardian. This decision is based on market research confirming that Aquatic Sensors, Inc. is the sole commercial supplier capable of providing a device that can accurately measure and assess primary productivity in Great Lakes waters, meeting the specific technical requirements of the agency. The intent to proceed without competition is made in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul 6.103-1(b), and this notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotes. Interested parties that believe they can meet the stated requirement may submit written evidence of their capability by July 27, 2026, to Contract Specialist Stephanie Richardson at richardson.stephania@epa.gov; telephone responses will not be accepted. The Government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with sole source award based on any responses received, and all submissions will be treated as market research for future similar procurements. The solicitation number is 68HE0526Q0010, with a NAICS code of 334519, and the notice was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026. Point of contact for contracting matters is Meonii Bristol, Contracting Officer, reachable at 3123532000.