SAM #68HE0526Q0013

EPA Sole Source Notice: Sequoia Scientific hyper-bb hyper-spectral scatter and LISST-200X Analyzer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) under Region 5 Contracting Office, intends to make a sole source purchase from Sequoia Scientific, LLC for specialized scientific instruments. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO), Region 5 Contracting Office - OEM Highlight: - Sequoia Scientific, LLC is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the requested instruments - Products Requested: - hyper-bb hyper-spectral scatter instrument - LISST-200X submersible particle size analyzer - Both instruments are intended for use onboard the research vessel Lake Guardian - Notable Requirements: - Instruments must be compatible with the Lake Guardian's research operations - Sequoia Scientific is cited as the only source for these specific instruments - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned - This is a notice of intent, not a solicitation; responses will be used for market research only

Description

Note of Intent to Sole SourceIn accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO FAR) 6.103-1(b), the Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Sequoia Scientific, LLC for the purchase of a hyper-bb hyper-spectral scatter and the LISST-200X submersible particle size analyzer which will be used onboard the research vessel Lake Guardian. Based on market research conducted, Sequoia Scientific, LLC is the only commercial manufacturer/supplier of both instruments. This notice of intent is not a request for quote. This is not a solicitation. Any interested party that believes it can meet the GLNPO requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by July 28, 2026. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Officer, Meonii Bristol at bristol.meonii@epa.gov no later than the time and date identified on the notice. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will be treated as market research information for future of same or similar requirements.Additional Links:Click here to see more information about this opportunity on FedConnect

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