SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - B-RAM Model 4B Micro Fast LC Detector
- Notice Date
- 6/25/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Acquisition Management, RTP Procurement Operations Division, E105-02, 4930 Old Page Road, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27703
- ZIP Code
- 27703
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-RT-08-00162
- Response Due
- 7/7/2008
- Archive Date
- 7/22/2008
- Point of Contact
- Pamela E. Smith,, Phone: 919.541.0635, Pamela E. Smith,, Phone: 919.541.0635
- E-Mail Address
-
smith.pamela@epa.gov, smith.pamela@epa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures to IN/US Systems, 5809 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33610 for the acquisition of a B-RAM Model 4B Micro Fast LC Detector. This instrument is needed to measure radioactivity from an ultra high pressure liquid chromatography (UPLC) system. The B-RAM Model 4B has a small footprint (only 348 x 152 x 330mm) and can accommodate the latest UPLC techniques. This instrument also has a broad dynamic range over 5 orders of magnitude. Because the B-RAM Model 4B can detect small peaks in the presence of large peaks, it is the most sensitive radiodetector for fast liquid chromatography. The B-RAM Model 4B can also operates low flow pumps (down to 200ul/min) to increase the sensitivity in detection of radioactivity. IN/US is the only company that makes a radiodetector that EPA research requirements of small footprint, detects gamma and beta emitters, and can operate at a low scintillant flow rates (200ul/min). This instrument will a vital role in that it will allow fast and more precise liquid chromatography analysis. The EPA has identified IN/US Systems as the only vendor capable of satisfying this requirement. The circumstance permitting "Other than full and open competition" is FAR 13.106-1 (b) only one source reasonably available. The intent of this notice is to determine if any other source(s) exist; and therefore, no solicitation (RFQ) is available. Consequently, any response failing to provide the aforementioned data and instead choosing to merely submit a routine letter requesting a copy of the RFQ will be ignored. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties who can meet the above requirements may submit written qualification statements, fully explaining their capability no later than 10 days after the date of this publication. Submit response to the U.S. EPA, Attn: Pamela E. Smith(MC-E105-02), Procurement Operations Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; by fax to (919) 541-1075; or, by email at smith.pamela@epa.gov. No telephone requests will be honored.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US EPA, 109 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27711, United States
- Zip Code: 27711
- Zip Code: 27711
- Record
- SN01600384-W 20080627/080625215337-1d68d958a6add89a89dd3d23b70ec8eb (fbodaily.com)
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