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66 -- INSTRUMENTS & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ-C2-98-00021 DUE 090498 POC Nancy Becker, 303 236-6039 E-MAIL: purchasing agent address, becker.nancy@epa.gov. This is synopsis/solicitation (RFQ-C2-98-00021) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR Part 12, 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This is a sole source requirement in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). EPA intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (PO) containing upgrades for an existing Entech 7000 preconcentrator, purchase of a 7032-L and 7032 autosampler with accessories and a molecular drag pump system. The following clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3; shall be included with any offer, 52.212-4 and 52-212-5. EPA intends to award to Entech Instruments, Inc., 2265 Ward Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065. POC Nancy Becker, Purchasing Agent, EPA, OECA/OCEFT/LCRMD. FAX (303) 236-5173. Deliver to US EPA, Bldg. 53, Denver Federal Center, POB 25227, Denver, CO 80225. The closing date for this solicitation is September 4, 1998. The anticipated award date is September 9, 1998. Proposals for RFQ-C2-98-00021 are due by 3 PM, Friday, September 4, 1998. Courier or hand delivered proposals should be delivered to U.S. EPA, Bldg. 53, Door W1, Rm D1002, Denver Federal Center, ATTN: Nancy Becker, Denver, CO 80225. Proposals sent via us Mail should be addressed to US EPA Bldg. 53, POB 25227, Denver Federal Center, 80225 ATTN: Nancy Becker. No telephonic requests, only written or faxed requests for information received directly from the requestor will be accepted. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered. Authority FAR 13.106-1(b). Justification: Supplies required are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies will meet the agency requirement. Potential offerors should request information, pose questions and voice concerns to the purchasing agent. This is a Sole Source procurement. Synopsis published for information purposes only. Posted 08/17/98 (W-SN238000). (0229)

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