66--Automated Chemistry Analyzer with Nitrate Reduction Module

NAICS Code: 334516 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to negotiate a sole source procurement on or about November 6, 2002 with WestCo Scientific Instruments, Inc., 12 Precision Road, Danbury, CT 06810, for providing an Automated Chemistry Analyzer. The EPA project requires investigation of nutrient concentrations in very small (volume) sediment pore waters. WestCo can provide an upper limit of reagent consumption of 150 tests per hour without operator intervention, including occasional overnight sample analysis. EPA believes that WestCo is the only source capable of providing the required item. FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" permits other than full and open competition. The intent of this notice is to determine if any other source(s) exist, and therefore, no solicitation (Request for Quotations) is available. All interested parties who believe they can provide the required item may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability for consideration by the agency within 15 days of this notice to: U.S. EPA, Attn: McDonald Morrison (E105-02), RTP Procurement Operations Division, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. No telephonic requests will be honored. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to satisfy this requirement. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine that competition is feasible, a purchase order will be placed with WestCo Scientific.