A--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Analysis of the Stable Carbon Isotope Ratio of DIC and Dissolved Gases and Stable Hydrogen Isotope Ratio of Dissolved Methane in Water Samples The U.S. EPA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(2), with Isotech Laboratories to provide isotopic analyses of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and dissolved gases, for the Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) located in Ada, OK. EPA has identified Isotech Laboratories as the only provider of commercial services able to meet the requirements of this procurement. Isotech Laboratories is the only known source able to satisfy the Governments requirement because previous samples sets from similar sites under study by EPA-GWERD were analyzed by Isotech Laboratories. This vendor is, therefore, critical to maintaining consistency in the data collected for these projects. This procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 12 Commercial Procedures and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Sources wishing to be considered MUST submit documentation to the office identified above. Documentation must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice. Submit your request in writing to Nicole Modafari via e-mail to [email protected]. Telephone requests will not be honored.