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RFQ-CO-17-00002Federal

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The US Environmental Protection Agency's Region 8 Acquisitions Management Unit plans to award a sole source purchase order to Xylem's OI Analytical division for a Volatile Purge and Trap system compatible with the EPA’s existing analytical equipment. This system supports ongoing environmental sample laboratory analysis and integrates with the current gas chromatography/mass spectrophotometer setup, which includes specialized components such as the Cyclone Water Management system, Trap View software, Foam Sensing and Purge Abort Mechanism, and other advanced features designed to enhance sample processing and monitoring. The agency believes that OI Analytical is uniquely qualified as the sole licensed entity capable of modifying the proprietary software used by the EPA, and the only authorized distributor of the compatible equipment. This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposals, but the EPA welcomes capability statements from other responsible sources if they can demonstrate clear benefits to the government. The procurement is governed under FAR 6.302-1 for sole source justification. Responses must be submitted in writing by 5:00 p.m. EST on September 15, 2017, to the designated contracting officer, Marian Gordon. The system's delivery is expected by October 2017, emphasizing the agency’s need for compatibility and continuity with existing laboratory instrumentation to maintain environmental analysis capabilities.

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EPA Region 8 awards sole source purchase to Xylem for compatible Volatile Purge and Trap system.

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency → Region 8 Contracting OfficeView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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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

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Environmental Protection Agency → Region 8 Contracting Office

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Office AddressDENVER, CO, 80202, USA

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Full Description

The US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, Acquisitions Management Unit, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Xylem (OI Analytical) IAW FAR 6.302-1. The services required are for an O I Analytical Volatile Purge and Trap 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: O l Analytical Volatile Purge and Trap System that is compatible with current EPA equipment. The requirement consists of providing ongoing capabilities for environmental sample laboratory analysis and support of existing gas chromatography/mass spectrophotometer system consisting of: - Cyclone Water Management system - Trap View Software and TruColour LED indicator - Foam Sensing and Purge Abort Mechanism - Sparge Overfill Sensor - Infra-Sparge Sample Heater - Spiral-design Carrousel - Removable lightweight sample carrousel The Government anticipates that OI Analytical (part of Xylem) is the only responsible source licensed or certified to modify/change the OI Analytical software currently in use by the EPA and that they are the only distributor of the O I Analytical Volatile Purge and Trap System that is compatible with EPA's current equipment. 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 gordon.marian@epa.gov by 5:00 p.m.(EST), September 15, 2017.