This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation/request for quote (RFQ) number is 65HE0518Q0013. The RFQ and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulation (FAC) 2005-99. Email responses directly to the Point of Contact: Sara King at
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+1 (555) 000-0000. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334519 "Other Measuring and Controlling Devices" has a small business size standard of 500 employees. The product service code is 6665 "Hazard-Detecting Instruments and Apparatus". This is a total small business set-aside. Region 5, U.S. EPA Superfund Division, Emergency Response Branch requires one (1) Portable Mercury Vapor Analyzer (MVA) for real-time measurements (one second intervals) of low-level mercury concentrations (less than 10 ng/m3 lower detection limit) for emergency responses to monitor indoor and outdoor areas extent of contamination surveys, assess contamination items, and clearing structures for re-occupancy. The MVA should be comparable to NIOSH 6009 methods for use in clearing structures for re-occupancy (refer to link to ASTDR paper below) and EPA methods 245 and 7473 for analysis of mercury in water, solids and solutions. The MVA is for indoor and outdoor use, thus it must be rugged, portable, lightweight, include field performance verification and able to perform in the field for 10+ hours. The instrument should come with all hardware and software necessary for normal operation use, such as case/bag, power supplies/chargers, USB cable for downloading data logging, zero mercury/dust filters and house assembly (hose, nozzle, PTFE). The instrument should be NIST traceable and come with calibration certificate, user manuals, and quick start guides. The offered scientific instrument is replacing the Ohio Lumex RA 915+ which needs repairs, such as replacement blower assembly and motherboard. EPA is seeking to use the exchange authority of 40 U.S.C 503 and apply any exchange allowance from the RA 915+ in part for payment of the property being acquired. Being the item is replacing the Ohio Lumex RA 915+, the recommended brand name item is the Ohio Lumex Portable Zeeman Mercury Analyzer RA-915M. The government may consider quotes on a brand name or equal basis. If quoting another devices besides the recommended make/model, it should be 1) either compatible with EPA owned water and soil analysis attachments, specifically the Lumex RP-92 for analysis of mercury in water and the Lumex PYRO-916 for analysis of mercury in solids, or be quoted with comparable attachments, and 2) include necessary data logger in quote. Environmentally Preferred Equipment should not use hazardous chemical for operation. ATSDR Paper accepting the use of Lumex Mercury Vapor Analyzer readings in lieu of laboratory analysis: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/emergency_response/action_levels_for_elementary_mercury_spills_2012.pdf. The FAR provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014), specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (e): Technical Capability, Past Performance and Pricing, using FAR 13 in conjunction with FAR 12.6 evaluation procedures. Offerors are to include a completed provision of FAR 52.213-3 Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items (NOV 2017) with its offer. FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the following addenda: FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name of Equal. (AUG 1999) EPAAR 1552.211 Compliance with EPA Policies for Information Resources Management. (JUL 2016) EPAAR 1552.213-70 Notice to Supplies of Equipment. (APR 1984) FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUL 2018) applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2014) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011) FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. (JUL 2013) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child-Labor -Cooperation with Authorities & Remedies. (JAN 2018) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) FAR 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons. (MAR 2015) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011) FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies. (MAY 2014) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) Include any warranty terms and conditions for equipment, extended warranties separately priced. If use of equipment requires agreement to any terms and conditions, such as end user license agreements, than provide copies of these agreements with offer. Delivery location within 30 days of order: 9311 Groh Rd. Grosse Ile, MI 48138. Contracting Officer: Thomas Harrison,
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