Real-Time Dust Monitoring Systems

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NIOSH - Pittsburgh Mining Research Division (PMRD), intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Thermo Environmental Instruments, LLC of 27 Forge Parkway, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038- 3135, for two (2) Model EM-1405-ASF Real-Time Dust Monitoring Systems. PMRD has a need for real-time dust monitors for PM10 and PM2.5, that are Designated Reference and Equivalent Methods for EPA functioning, on tapered element oscillating microbalance technique. The technology inside the Thermo Environmental Instruments, LLC Model EM-1405-ASF, is the only equivalent method recognized by EPA, with this technique. Most of the equivalent methods for EPA PM10 and PM2.5 air quality, function on beta-attenuation technique. This technique is not suitable for the testing to be conducted in the NIOSH laboratories. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotations / responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to the contract specialist at JCarolan@cdc.gov by COB 01/23/19.