--Intent to Sole-Source, FLIR GF320 Infrared Camera Purchase

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region 9 intends to award a sole source fixed-price purchase order under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part Thirteen, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to FLIR Systems, Inc., 27700 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070 for their GF320 infrared camera with additional 6-degree telephoto lens. The supplies currently being considered for sole-source includes the GF320 camera and additional 6-degree telephoto lens. The reason for the sole-source consideration stems from an internal determination that FLIR Systems, Inc. is the only source of IR gas-imaging cameras that can satisfy EPA's Office of Civil Enforcement's (OCE's) requirements. The required camera and lenses are specific to and compatible with EPA's investigative procedures for air toxics and volatile organic compound (VOC) monitoring under EPA Reference Method 21, and for other VOC emissions investigations, including flare imaging and fenc e line monitoring. Further detailed in OCE's requirements and used as a determination for justification to limit full and open competition is the need for a camera with interchangeable near-field and telephoto lens and the ability to display the emissivity temperature of any part of the image. Any firm that believes it is capable of meeting the USEPA requirements described herein may submit a response; which, if received before the closing date of this announcement, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be made in writing. A determination not to compete the described purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Any questions should be directed to James Hallman via e-mail at [email protected]. Closing date for comments is 9/18/2013, 6:00 PM PST.