52--Sole Source

NAICS Code: 42173 The Environmental Protection Agency intends to award a sole source contract to National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) pursuant to 41 USC 253(c)(1): Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for NIST Standard Reference Photometers (SRP) software and hardware upgrades. The software upgrade will enhance the existing SRP software to eliminate manual input procedure and increase the computers automated information output. The upgrades needed must be compatible with the existing SRP software and equipment that are in place. EPA anticipates the award of a fixed-price purchase order. NAICS No. 421730 applies, with a size standard of 100 employees. Interested parties who believe they have the required hardware/software that is compatible with EPA's existing system must provide written documentation within 15 days of this notice to Cary Grigsby, MD E105-02 at US EPA, 190 TW Alexander Drive, RTP, NC 27711 for consideration by the Agency. Responses must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice, the Government will proceed with the procurement of these services with National Institute of Standards Technology.