Request for Information: Ion Chromatograph (IC)
ID: 68HE0926Q0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYREGION 9 CONTRACTING OFFICESAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94105, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f70bc5e8d4f3414d920bb75b39de7258/view
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    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking information from vendors regarding the procurement of an Ion Chromatograph (IC) system for its Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, OR. The objective is to purchase and install a commercially available IC system capable of analyzing various water samples, domestic and industrial wastes, and leached solids, adhering to EPA 300.0 standards. This advanced analytical instrument is crucial for environmental monitoring and compliance, ensuring accurate assessments of water quality across different matrices. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements and respond to the RFI by contacting Eric Guilleminault at guilleminault.eric@epa.gov or (415) 972-3241, with a focus on their ability to meet the outlined specifications and requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Guilleminault, Eric
    (415) 972-3241
    guilleminault.eric@epa.gov
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    RFI_questions_2.docx
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an Ion Chromatograph (IC), seeking to gauge vendor capabilities and interest. The RFI targets businesses of all sizes, including various certified small business categories, and asks detailed questions about their ability to provide required services/products, previous experience, and capacity to respond to an RFP. Vendors are asked to estimate subcontracting needs, lead time for contract performance, and their likelihood of submitting a proposal. The RFI also inquires about commercial service/product provision, existing Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts, and appropriate NAICS codes. Vendors are invited to provide optional feedback and submit a capability statement.
    SOW_2.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for purchasing and installing an Ion Chromatograph (IC) instrument with an eluent generator for the EPA Region 9 Laboratory in Corvallis, OR. The instrument will analyze various water samples, wastes, and leached solids using EPA 300.0. Key specifications include a new, current-design IC with an eluent generator, high-pressure tolerance (up to 30 MPa), continuous chemical suppression, and a compact bench-top design with open architecture. The system must include data acquisition software compatible with MS Windows 11® 64-bit or later, and an appropriate desktop computer. Safety devices per the National Electric Code are mandatory. The purchase includes a 1-year warranty on all parts and labor, effective upon government acceptance. The vendor must provide on-site verification of instrument functionality and at least one on-site training session for up to four personnel.
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