PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Cincinnati Procurement Operations Division (CPOD) and Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL), Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division (APPCD). The EPA/ORD/NRMRL/APPCD has a requirement for a Coal Grinder at the laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC with the following minimum specifications: Top feed size: 100% passing ? inch Processing rate: 500 lb/h minimum - maximum definitely not to exceed 100 ton/hr Product size: 100% through 50 mesh, 70 % minimum through 200 mesh The government anticipates awarding a single fixed price purchase order. The solicitation is subject to full and open competition accomplished under FAR Part 12 Commercial Procedures. The EPA anticipates award will be made in February 2014. The request for quotation is anticipated for release on or about January 16, 2014, and will be maid available through FedConnect at www.fedconnect.net. Questions concerning this synopsis should be submitted within 15 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice. Submit your request in writing to Samantha Fuchs at the address shown above or email at
[email protected]. Telephone requests for the request for quotation will not be honored.