SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- B--High Resolution Chemical Ionization Spectrometer
- Notice Date
- 6/14/2024 11:34:51 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION DIV (HQAD) WASHINGTON DC 20460 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20460
- Solicitation Number
- 68HERH24Q0085
- Response Due
- 7/1/2024 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/14/2025
- Point of Contact
- Bivins, Marneice, Phone: 202-564-4513
- E-Mail Address
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Bivins.Marneice@epa.gov
(Bivins.Marneice@epa.gov)
- Description
- Title: HIGH RESOLUTION CHEMICAL IONIZATION-TIME OF FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETER CI-ToF MS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE GSA SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REFERENCE NUMBER RFQ170924 This procurement is for one (1) high-resolution Chemical Ionization � Time of Flight (CI-TOF) mass spectrometer with H3O+ and CH3I reactors (sources) for real-time air pollutant, hazardous air pollutant, and PFAS analysis. The instrumentation will primarily be used to conduct air monitoring for the Superfund Removal and Remedial Programs, Emergency Response and Homeland Security activities throughout the country to meet OLEM�s programmatic needs. The instrumentation will be installed in the Environmental Response Team (ERT) Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer (TAGA) mobile laboratory currently located in Las Vegas, NV. Installation will be undertaken at the vendor�s facility. Subsequently, the Las Vegas TAGA mobile laboratory will be returned to Las Vegas, NV. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice (SSN) as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Headquarters Acquisition Division 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20460. The resultant contract vehicle will support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) field laboratories in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to identify sources with the capability to satisfy the PWS requirements and obtain any feedback (i.e., comments, questions, concerns) from the industry regarding the PWS or subject prospective procurement. Therefore, the results of this market research will contribute to determining the availability of capable sources and the method of procurement. Both large and small business firms may provide a response to this notice. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334516 � Mass spectroscopy instrumentation manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Please note that the NAICS code for the solicitation may be subject to change based on the outcomes of responses to this notice. To promote increased competition. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS RFI/SSN/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to organizations regarding their submission in response to this notice. 29 THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals. Submission of any information in response to the notice is voluntary, and the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as an attachment to this RFI/SSN. The contractor shall be required to furnish the necessary supplies and equipment to perform the PWS. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: CAPABILITY STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS All capability statements shall: Include company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), phone, and principal owners including partners, subcontractors, and/or joint venture arrangements. Include business classification(s) based on the NAICS in this announcement. Specify if your firm is a small business concern and what socioeconomic classifications are applicable (i.e., women-owned, small, disadvantaged business, HubZone, etc.). Please provide thorough documentation and evidence of your company�s capacity to supply the laboratory equipment specified in the attached draft SOW. Please avoid using excessive marketing language, submitting fancy brochures, unnecessary sales literature, and exaggerating product claims. Capability statements shall be responsive to all information items requested herein to allow for an accurate business assessment. NOTE: Standard brochures and paraphrasing of the PWS will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Feedback and/or evaluation information will not be provided to any firm regarding their individual capability statements, and no telephone calls and/or requests for a solicitation will be accepted. OPTIONAL CAPABILITY STATEMENT INFORMATION Respondents are invited but are not required, to suggest other NAICS codes that may be appropriate for this requirement. The Government will consider suggested NAICS codes in determining the NAICS code to be used for the competitive solicitation. The NAICS code to be used in the competitive solicitation will be based on the Government�s determination of the most appropriate NAICS code for the requirements described in the PWS. Respondents are also invited but are not required, to provide feedback (i.e., comments, questions, concerns) regarding the SOW or subject prospective procurement with their capability statement submission. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this RFI/SSN, by 4:30 PM ET on July 1, 2024. All responses under this RFI/SSN shall be in a searchable PDF file format (a single file) that can be printed on 8.5� x 11� size paper and must be free from viruses or password protection. The Government is not responsible for receipt of corrupted files, and therefore, will not attempt to recover the file. All responses under this RFI/SSN must be submitted under this posting through. In order to submit a response through FedConnect interested parties must first be registered in FedConnect and have access to the FedConnect website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect technical questions please call the FedConnect Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. Only emailed submissions are permitted to the following point of contacts: Marneice Bivins � email address: bivins.marneice@epa.gov or Tammy Austin � email address: austin.tammy@epa.gov.
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