SAM #68HE0527Q0001

EPA intends to sole-source a SciAps handheld XRF analyzer for lead-based-paint testing

The EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office intends to purchase a SciAps handheld XRF analyzer for lead-based-paint testing. - Government buyer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO). - OEM: SciAps, Inc. is identified as the manufacturer and intended sole-source supplier. - Product: One handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer; quantity and part number are not specified. - Purpose: Detect lead-based paint and support compliance determinations under TSCA and RCRA. - Notable requirements: The instrument must have official HUD Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS) approval for residential lead-based-paint inspections and must not use a radioactive isotope source. EPA states that its market research identified SciAps as the only supplier meeting these criteria. - Opportunity status: This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source purchase order, not a request for quotes. Interested parties may submit written evidence of their capability.

Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source In 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 SciAps, Inc for the purchase of a X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer for to detect lead-based paint and determine compliance with TSCA and RCRA by the regulated community. Based on market research conducted, SciAps, Inc. is the only commercial manufacturer/supplier that makes this handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument with official HUD Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS) approval for residential lead-based paint inspections that does not utilize a radioactive isotope source.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 November 17, 2026. Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Matthew Cox at cox.matthew.t@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 similar requirements.Additional Links:Click here to see more information about this opportunity on FedConnect

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