SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Automated Oil & Grease Machine for Chicago Regional Lab (CRL)
- Notice Date
- 7/7/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Acquisition Management, Region V, Acquisition and Assistance Section (MMC-10J), 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60604
- ZIP Code
- 60604
- Solicitation Number
- PR-R5-11-00705
- Archive Date
- 8/9/2011
- Point of Contact
- Jessica Strattard, Phone: (312) 353-4657, Donald K. Anderson, Phone: (312) 886-7159
- E-Mail Address
-
strattard.jessica@epa.gov, anderson.donald@epa.gov
(strattard.jessica@epa.gov, anderson.donald@epa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The sole source vendor is Horizon Technology, Inc., Salem NH. This synopsis is being published for informational purposes only. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within seven (7) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. Further determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The USEPA will not consider split awards for these items. Specifications for Automated Oil & Grease Machine The system must meet the following requirements: • The system must be capable of automatically extracting oil & grease from a wide range of "clean" and "dirty" aqueous samples using EPA Method 1664. • The controller must be able to handle up to three individual extractors simultaneously; each extractor must be able to operate independently of each other thereby allowing variations of Method 1664 to run concurrently. • The controller must allow each extractor to be paused and resumed for optimal control over each sample while a method is running. • The extractor design must allow the use of 47, 50 and 90 mm disks; it should be compatible with the SPE-DEX 4790 currently in use at the CRL such that spare parts and accessories could be interchangeable. • The extractor must be able to handle water samples ranging in volume from 20 ml to 1000 ml. • The system must be able to maintain a water flow rate of 40 - 50 ml/min. • The system must be able to ensure that the SPE disks do not go dry during critical soaking steps through the use of liquid sensors. • Must provide built in preventive measures to eliminate internal and crossover contamination. • The system must allow the operator to be able to select the optimum operating conditions and not be limited to a small number of settings. • The system must be able to provide analytes recoveries that surpass the acceptance limit required by EPA Method 1664. Part Number Description SPE-DEX 3000XL - AUTOMATED EXTRACTION SYSTEM 3000XL PLUS-SS SPE-DEX 3000XL PLUS SS - Oil & Grease Fully Automated Extractor System: Three Place Extractor System - Extractor Is Capable Of Using Either 47mm, 50mm, or 90mm Disks (Automated Extractor System Handles EPA Method 1664A) System Will Include: 1) Controller 2) Extractor 3) (3) x Disk Holder (Size to be Determined) 4) (3) x 125ml, 19/22 Taper, Separatory Funnel (Sample Collection Vessel) 5) (3) x Cap Adapters for Sample Bottle (Size to be Determined) 6) (3) x Adapter Clamps (Collection Vessel Mounting Clamp) 7) (3) Three Water-In Valves 8) Solvent and Water Recovery Assembly 9) 20 L Carboy Bottle w/Drain for Waste Water Collection 10) 10 Feet Solvent Exhaust Duct Hose 11) On-Site Installation and Training (One Day) PART OF SYSTEM PACKAGE 50-0810-01 Easy Grip Disk Holder/90mm(1000/3000) PART OF SYSTEM PACKAGE Standard Cap Adapter Sizes Choice of (6) Cap Adapter(s) - For Sample Bottle 150-0005-01 70 x 400 Cap Adapter for 1 L Bottle 150-0005-03 70 x 400 Cap Adapter for Ball/Kerr Bottle 150-0006-01 89 x 400 Cap Adapter for 1 L Bottle 150-0009-04 53 x 400 Cap Adapter for 1L Wide Mouth Bottle 150-0010-01 58 x 400 Cap Adapter for 1 L French Square Bottle 150-0012-01 48 x 400 Cap Adapter 150-0014-01 63 x 400 Cap Adapter 150-0015-01 83 x 400 Cap Adapter 150-0019-01 43 x 400 Cap Adapter 150-0020-01 45 x 400 Cap Adapter for 250ml Bottle 150-0021-01 38 x 430 Cap Adapter 150-0025 33 x 430 Cap Adapter for 1L Narrow Mouth I-Chem Bottle PACIFIC PREMIUM DISK(S) 1664-100-PHT Pacific PREMIUM Oil & Grease Disk (100mm)(50/Box) PACIFIC PRE FILTER(S) FFP-90-HT Pacific Fast Flow Prefilter, 90mm (50/Box) 60 Discount for Pacific Premium Disk(s) & Pacific Pre Filter(s) Part Number Description Price Qty Extend COLLECTION VESSEL(S) 27-0834-01 Separatory Funnel, 19/22 Taper - 125ml (Applicable w/Blue Clip) SCREEN(S) 31-0457 Support Screen - 3 9/16" - 90mm (Fine Mesh) Disk Holder Assembly VACUUM PUMP 50-2480-01 Vacuum Pump Kit(120V): Vacuum Pump w/(NON - Explosion Proof Motor) and Regulator *Vacuum Pump required for non-flammable solvents should be a dual diaphram design, with the following specifications: Flow rate: 0.8 scfm(1.5 cu. meters per hr.) Vacuum level: 15 inches of Hg (48 kilopascals)
- Web Link
-
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 536 S. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois, 60605, United States
- Zip Code: 60605
- Zip Code: 60605
- Record
- SN02491692-W 20110709/110707234850-c7a29bf90bedac08b772057444a7e20e (fbodaily.com)
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