Sources Sought to procure a prototype NOy ambient monitor and manufacturer supp

The Environmental Protection Agency is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing a prototype dual channel cavity ring-down spectroscopy analyzer capable of measuring true NO2 and NOy for deployment at the Air Innovation Research Station in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This sources sought notice, issued under solicitation number 68HERL26Q0058 and classified under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, is not a solicitation or request for proposals but an informational gathering effort to assess industry capabilities. Respondents are required to submit a five-page capabilities statement package that includes business identification, Cage Code, type of business, and the name and title of the company representative, along with a detailed technical description demonstrating experience and competence in delivering similar analyzers, installation, training, and ongoing support services. The agency is specifically seeking vendors who can deliver a prototype unit within 12 weeks of award and complete on-site installation at the EPA’s RTP facility within 16 weeks, followed by vendor-provided training and continuous service support as directed by the EPA. The requirement is intended to support measurement standards for the National Core and Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations networks, and respondents must address any potential organizational conflicts of interest. All materials submitted must clearly mark proprietary information or trade secrets, and the EPA will handle such information under non-disclosure agreements as mandated by 41 USC 423. No government-furnished equipment will be provided, and vendors are not eligible for reimbursement for response preparation costs. Responses must be submitted via email to Lisa Lusk, Contracting Officer, no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2026.