Purchase of Digestion Equipment Set for Hexavalent

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, is soliciting a Hexavalent Chromium Digestion System to support soil sample preparation in compliance with EPA SW 846 Method 3060a. The required equipment includes a 54-well, 50 mL digestion block and a StirBase Magnetic Stirrer with 60 stir bars, both operating at 120 VAC, designed to function simultaneously and fit within a standard fume hood with external controls. All components must be brand new, with refurbished equipment strictly prohibited, and must meet the exact specifications of Environmental Express parts EW-53205-04 and EW-53205-15 or be an approved equal. The system must maintain a stable temperature between 90 and 95 degrees Celsius for at least 60 minutes, feature PTFE coating for chemical resistance, and provide continuous automated stirring for the same duration. Offerors must submit complete technical specifications, product details, and images, and authorized resellers must provide proof of a distribution agreement with the original manufacturer. The solicitation, issued on June 22, 2026, with a deadline of June 26, 2026, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to be awarded based on the most advantageous offer considering price and other factors. Delivery is to be made FOB Destination to the R7 Science and Technology Office in Kansas City, KS, with payment processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the System for Award Management. All offerors must be currently registered in SAM, maintain updated representations and certifications, and provide a valid CAGE code. The NAICS code is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and while the acquisition is unrestricted, it includes requirements for compliance with the Buy American Act, prohibitions on trafficking in persons, and adherence to ethics standards, including a certification regarding influence activities. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and EPA-specific clauses addressing commercial items, whistleblower rights, confidentiality, subcontracting, place of manufacture, and acceptance procedures, and requires execution of the Standard Form 312 for classified information. An attachment specifying technical requirements dated June 3, 2026, governs the evaluation of offerings.