66--PromoChrom SPE-03 Extractor Purchase

The contract seeks the purchase of two PromoChrom (SPE-03) extractors for use in the R3 laboratory to support PFAS preparation and analysis, with the procurement being conducted under a small business set-aside designation to ensure award to a qualified small business. The solicitation number is 68HE0326Q0021, posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and it is classified as a combined solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516, indicating the contract relates to instruments and appliances for laboratory use. The offering agency is the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 3 Contracting Office, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Eric Mohollen serving as the primary point of contact, reachable by phone or email. All performance of this contract is expected to be carried out within the operational scope of the R3 laboratory, though no specific geographic location beyond the agency's office is detailed. The acquisition is intended to enhance the lab’s capacity for environmental analysis by incorporating advanced solid-phase extraction technology, critical for accurate and efficient PFAS detection. Bidders must be certified as small businesses under the SBA’s guidelines, and proposals must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal by the stated deadline. The contract does not specify delivery logistics, installation requirements, or warranty terms, leaving those details to be addressed in the vendor’s response.