Renae Cochran

Various Laboratory Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency, specifically the Ord Simplified Acq Branch, is seeking proposals for the procurement of various laboratory chemicals under solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0076. This opportunity is designated as a total set-aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS code 423490. The contracting office is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Renae Cochran serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation. Further details regarding the specific chemical requirements can be found within the full solicitation documentation.

Environmental Protection AgencyNC,

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Aug 25, 2026

SBA68HE0B26Q0076

Closed

Awarded3

Various Laboratory Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency, specifically the Ord/orm/emd/sab office in Ada, Oklahoma, has issued solicitation 68HE0B26Q0076 for the procurement of various laboratory chemicals and consumable laboratory supplies. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 423490. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order based on the best value, lowest price, and technical acceptability. The supplies are intended for use in RTP, North Carolina, and the solicitation allows for brand name or equal products. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via the FedConnect platform by the deadline of September 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM. All quotes must remain valid for 60 days. The procurement process is managed by Contracting Officer Renae Cochran, and detailed item specifications and quantities are provided in Attachment A of the request for quotation. Submission requirements include following the FedConnect guidelines for uploading attachments and ensuring all documents are signed to be contractually binding.

Environmental Protection Agency

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

SBA

Awarded Sep 9, 2026

Awarded

66--Consumable Laboratory Supplies

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, through its Simplified Acquisition Branch in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is seeking competitive quotes for consumable laboratory supplies under solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0074, which was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by 8:30 PM ET on July 31, 2026. This procurement is a Small Business Set Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, and the contract will be awarded to the vendor offering the best value based on the lowest price, technical acceptability, adherence to the required delivery schedule, and a determination that the proposed pricing is fair and reasonable. The complete list of required supplies is outlined in Attachment A, and the place of performance is not further specified beyond the agency’s location in North Carolina. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423490, categorizing it as other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers, and is managed by the Office of the EPA through its primary point of contact, Renae Cochran, who can be reached at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The agency intends to issue a single firm-fixed-price purchase order to the selected vendor, with no variations or contingencies allowed in pricing or delivery terms. Bidders must ensure full compliance with the technical specifications and delivery expectations outlined in the solicitation to be considered for award, and all proposals must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal prior to the deadline.

Environmental Protection AgencyNC,

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

SBA

Awarded Jul 31, 2026

Federal3

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting quotes for consumable laboratory supplies through a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, with award based on best value, considering the lowest price, technical acceptability, and adherence to the delivery schedule. The solicitation, numbered 68HE0B26Q0074, was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, and is set aside for small business concerns under SBA guidelines. The supplies are to be delivered to the EPA’s facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, though the contracting office is located in Ada, Oklahoma. The complete list of required items is provided in Attachment A, which contains detailed line-item descriptions, quantities, and pricing information that vendors must address in their submissions. While the solicitation does not specify exact standards for quality, packaging, marking, or inspection criteria, all supplies must be technically acceptable, and proposals must demonstrate fair and reasonable pricing. Vendors must submit responses exclusively through the FedConnect portal, with electronic files limited to 25 MB per attachment and a total submission size not exceeding 100 MB. Proposals must include a signed, binding document from an authorized company representative, and pricing information must be provided in a separate cost-sensitive attachment. The evaluation process does not rely solely on the lowest price but allows for trade-offs where technical merit and timely delivery are balanced against cost, ensuring optimal value. No specific contract line items, funding codes, invoicing methods, or COR/COTR assignments are detailed in the available documentation, and no special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel, or options are indicated. Acceptance of supplies is expected at the performance location, with the government responsible for final inspection and acceptance based on technical compliance. The solicitation does not include explicit representations or certifications from offerors regarding size status, UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic designations, though the SBA set-aside implies eligibility requirements must be met.

Environmental Protection Agency

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Jul 15, 2026

SBA68HE0B26Q0074

Closed

Awarded

The contract titled Consumable Laboratory Supplies is a solicitation issued by the Environmental Protection Agency through its Ord Simplified Acq Branch, with the solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0066 and a posting date of June 8, 2026. It is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, and the applicable NAICS code is 423490 for Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers. The primary point of contact is Renae Cochran, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at 5804368517, with the office located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ZIP 27709. The response deadline is June 18, 2026, at 9:30 PM Eastern Time, and the place of performance has not been specified. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated SAM.gov portal before the deadline to be considered for award.

Environmental Protection AgencyNC,

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

SBA

Awarded Jun 18, 2026

Federal3

This solicitation, numbered 68HE0B26Q0066, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency’s ORD/ORM/EMD/SAB office in Ada, Oklahoma, seeks consumable laboratory supplies under a Firm Fixed Price contract with a Small Business Administration set-aside. The requirement is for a comprehensive list of specific items detailed in Attachment A, including reagents, pipette tips, microtiter plates, kits, and other laboratory consumables from manufacturers such as Agilent Technologies, Fisher Scientific, Qiagen, and Roche Diagnostics, with vendors required to quote either the exact brand-name product or an equal alternative that meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s specifications through supporting documentation. Delivery must be made FOB Destination to the EPA facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, within 30 days of award, with partial shipments allowed and all shipping costs included in the quote; the contractor assumes full responsibility for damages during transit. The contract mandates the use of FedConnect for all submissions and administrative interactions, requiring contractors to be registered on the portal and to submit proposals electronically, with file size limits of 25 MB per file and a maximum total attachment size of 100 MB. Invoicing is strictly electronic through the Invoice Processing Platform, with only one invoice permitted after full order fulfillment, and contractors must register in SAM and complete IPP enrollment within three to five days of receiving instructions. Award will be made on a best value basis—lowest price among technically acceptable offers—with technical capability being more important than price. All offers must pass stringent pass/fail gates including responsibility, conformity to the solicitation, technical acceptance, meeting the delivery schedule, and price reasonableness. The contract incorporates numerous federal and EPA-specific clauses, including those mandating compliance with EPA information management policies, whistleblower protections, electronic payment via EFT, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibitions on unauthorized obligations. Additionally, contractors must adhere to security prohibitions, anti-trafficking requirements, and restrictions on internal confidentiality agreements, and are subject to protest procedures outlined in FAR clauses with deviations effective as of August 2025. Compliance with all representations and certifications, particularly those related to SAM registration, small business status, security exclusions, and prohibited entities, is mandatory. All technical inquiries must be submitted through FedConnect within five days of solicitation issuance, and binding contract execution occurs only upon written notice of award.

Environmental Protection Agency

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Jun 8, 2026

SBA68HE0B26Q0066

Closed

Federal

SERVICE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A twelve-month service maintenance agreement has been issued for two Thermo Electron Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy Systems, with work to be performed at a facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a zip code of 45268. The contract, solicited under number 68HE0B26Q0055, was posted on May 4, 2026, and responses are due by May 13, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 811210 and is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency through its Simplified Acquisition Branch, located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Renae Cochran, reachable via email and phone. The agreement requires full compliance with the attached Statement of Work, which contains detailed performance requirements and service expectations for maintaining the ICP-AES systems throughout the contract period.

Environmental Protection AgencyCincinnati, OH, 45268, USA

NAICS

811210

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

PSC

J066

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted May 4, 2026

68HE0B26Q0055

Closed

Awarded

Laboratory Supplies/Equipment

The contract pertains to the procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency through its Ord Simplified Acquisition Branch. It is identified by solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0054 and was posted on April 17, 2026, with a response deadline set for April 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM. The contract falls under the NAICS code 423490, which relates to professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers. There is no set-aside type specified for this solicitation, indicating it is open without specific reservation for certain business categories. The contract is managed by the EPA office located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. While the exact place of performance details are not provided, the primary point of contact is Renae Cochran, who can be reached via email and phone for inquiries. Interested parties can access the full solicitation and related documents through the provided online portal. This contract represents an opportunity for suppliers specializing in laboratory materials to supply equipment to a federal environmental agency focused on research and related activities.

Environmental Protection AgencyNC,

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

68HE0B26Q0054

Awarded Apr 28, 2026

Awarded

This contract solicitation, titled "Consumable Laboratory Supplies," is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency's Ord Simplified Acquisition Branch, located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. It is identified under solicitation number 68HE0B26Q0045 and focuses on procuring consumable lab supplies under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 423490. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.5, ensuring that only qualifying small businesses can participate. The solicitation was posted on March 30, 2026, with a response deadline set for April 15, 2026, by 8:30 PM. The contract is managed by a designated point of contact, Renae Cochran, who can be reached via email or phone. The place of performance details are not specified beyond the location of the issuing office. Interested parties can access further information and submit responses through the provided online link hosted on sam.gov.

Environmental Protection AgencyNC, USA

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

SBA

Awarded Apr 15, 2026

Awarded

CONSUMABLE LABORATORY SUPPLIES

This contract solicitation pertains to the procurement of consumable laboratory supplies as detailed in Attachment A. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Ordinary Simplified Acquisition Branch located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is seeking responses by March 10, 2026. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration guidelines, emphasizing opportunities exclusively for small business entities within the relevant NAICS code 423490, which covers professional and commercial equipment and supplies wholesalers. The contract aims to secure a reliable source of laboratory consumables necessary for EPA operations, supporting environmental testing and research activities. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals electronically by the specified deadline. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Renae Cochran, reachable via email and phone, ensuring direct communication for inquiries and submission guidance. This solicitation reflects the agency’s commitment to fostering small business participation while fulfilling critical supply needs in support of its environmental mission.

Environmental Protection AgencyNC,

NAICS

423490

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6640

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

SBA

Awarded Mar 10, 2026