20 FBO Intent Samplers_1.pdf

Notice of Intent

General Information:

Solicitation Number: 68HE0220Q0003

Classification Code: 66 – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Set Aside: N/A

NAICS Code: 334513– Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2, Contracts Management Branch, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

Description:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2 intends to issue a purchase order, on a Sole Source basis, to Jon Carr Enterprises for two (2) Double Van Veen Grab Sampler with type 316 stainless steel electropolished buckets, standard double frame, benthic flap doors, stainless steel encased lead weights, aluminum work stands, and accessories, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). This procurement will be in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Quotes are not being requested and a solicitation will not be issued.

The Double Van Veen Grab Sampler will support the EPA Region 2 water monitoring operations with increased capabilities for sediment and macroinvertebrate sampling. The Sampler may be deployed from various platforms. The flexibility of simultaneous sampling will lead to increased efficiencies in data collection.

To keep consistency and compatibility with existing equipment and data collection methodology in ongoing and future projects within the region, specifically long term monitoring of NY/NJ Harbor, the Double Van Veen Grab Samplers are required.

EPA has a need for two Sediment Samplers with the following mandatory minimum requirements which are essential to the government’s needs.

- (1) 0.04 m2 Double Van Veen Grab Sampler with type 316 stainless steel electropolished buckets, standard double frame, benthic flap doors, (2) 30 lb stainless steel encased lead weights,

(1) aluminum work stand, (2) dump tubs.

- (1) 0.1 m2 Double Van Veen Grab Sampler with type 316 stainless steel electropolished buckets, standard double frame, benthic flap doors, (2) 50 lb stainless steel encased lead weights, (1) aluminum work stand, (2) dump tubs.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, any firm believing it capable of meeting EPA’s requirements may submit technical documents to establish the potential of complying with the requirements. Documentation must be submitted to the point of contact, name below, within 10 calendar days of the posting of this notice.

Information received will be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed on a sole source basis. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is within the discretion of the EPA. Please submit relevant documentation in writing to: US EPA Region 2, MSD-CMB, ATTN: Kally Eastman, 290 Broadway, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10007 or email eastman.kally@epa.gov. No telephone requests will be honored.

Point of Contact:

Kally L. Eastman, Contracting Officer

Phone: 212-637-3387

Email: eastman.kally@epa.gov mailto:eastman.kally@epa.gov