H--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 68HE0425Q0016Type: Special Notice
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYREGION 4 CONTRACTING OFFICEATLANTA, GA, 30303, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H266)
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    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the procurement of a new Agilent 8890/5977C (GC/MS) analysis instrument. This instrument is essential for the Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD) to conduct volatile analysis of water and soil samples using multiple EPA methods, including 8260, 524, and 624. The decision to procure this specific system is based on its compatibility with existing Agilent equipment at the EPA Region Laboratory, which facilitates efficient analysis, maintenance, and training for staff. Interested parties may direct questions or comments to Contracting Officer Megan Wallace at Wallace.Megan@epa.gov or Contract Specialist Femi Obadina at Obadina.olufemi@epa.gov, with the procurement utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding $250,000.00.

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