Edgetech DewMaster hygrometers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Edgetech Instruments, Inc. for consulting services for four Edgetech DewMaster hygrometers. This procurement is for a direct replacement of existing, but worn out, equipment. The older model hygrometers are no longer available and will be replaced with the current generation of instrument from the same manufacturer in order to avoid lengthy downtime in respirator approval testing. The DewMaster hygrometer has the same shape, design, accuracy, and communication protocols as the older DewPrime II hygrometers that are currently in use in the lab. The DewMaster can be easily swapped with the existing DewPrime II that that lab needs to replace. Purchasing a DewPrime II would have been preferable, but it is no longer commercially available as a new device, and parts are limited. The DewMaster is the best option, since it was designed specifically to replace the DewPrime II. NIOSH procedures, test systems, and trainings are all set up specifically for this device. No other device will be able to seamlessly integrate with the existing test systems and procedures. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within seven (7) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to contract specialist at [email protected] by 11:00 AM on June 16, 2022.