Q0002_Notice_of_Intent.pdf

Notice of Intent

General Information:

Solicitation Number: 68HE0220Q0002

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 YSI, Incorporated for two (2) EXO2 multiparameter water quality sondes, each with five sensors (Conductivity/Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity, pH, and a Total Algal sensor), anti-fouling features, associated accessories and service coverage, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. 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 written solicitation will not be issued.

The EXO2 multiparameter water quality sondes will support the monitoring of ambient waters for indicators of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in partnership with our states and other federal agencies. The USGS has developed a QAPP and field protocols for this project which requires the use of the EXO2 multiparameter sonde with the capability to measure the following parameters in freshwater systems:

Chlorophyll-a, phycocyanin, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, temperature, depth, and turbidity. The EXO2 is used for similar purposes by the state of New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The NJDEP has existing telemetry infrastructure, including buoys and continuous data management, that are only currently compatible with YSI’s EXO line of sondes. To keep consistency and compatibility with hardware and data collection in future projects with NJDEP, the EXO2 is required.

EPA has a need for a Water Quality Sondes with the following mandatory minimum requirements which are essential to the government’s needs.

EXO2 Sonde, Medium

- Depth range: 0-100 meters

- 6 Sensor Ports with 1 Wiper Port, AUX port for future expansion

- Contains: Sonde, 4 'D' Batteries, Calibration Cup, Tool Kit, 4 port plugs, USB drive loaded with User Manual and KOR Software

EXO Central Wiper, EXO2, Ti- Installs in center wiper port on EXO2 sonde only- Includes two wiper brushes and installation tool

EXO Wiped Conductivity/Temperature Sensor

- Purpose-Built for combating sensor fouling in long-term monitoring applications

- Designed and engineered for compatibility with EXO2 Sonde's Central Wiper

- Additional Central Wiper Brush and Spacing Kit included

EXO ISE02 pH Sensor Assembly, Unguarded,

- Ti - Patented user replaceable sensor head

- Incorporates wet-mate connector and welded titanium housing

EXO Optical DO Sensor,

- Ti- Compatible with any EXO sonde

- User replaceable sensor cap (installed)

- Incorporates wet-mate connector and welded titanium housing

EXO Turbidity Sensor, -Ti- Compatible with any EXO sonde

- Wide range Sensor reads from 0-4000 FNU

- Incorporates wet-mate connector and welded titanium housing

EXO Total Algae - PC Sensor, -Ti- Optimized for freshwater use – Phycocyanin

- Includes chlorophyll and blue green algae sensors in a single Sensor

- Incorporates wet-mate connector and sealed welded titanium design

EXO Handheld Display, -2.0- Handheld interface for EXO Sondes

- Standard features include GPS, Temperature Compensated Baromater, Color LED Screen, Built-in Help Menus, Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, USB On-The-Go Data Backup, Wet-Mate Connector, and IP-67 Rating

EXO 2-m Field Cable and EXO 33-m Field Cable

- Connects sonde to EXO Handheld Display or USB adaptor- wet mate connectors and strain relief

EXO Signal Output Adapter – USB

- Allows connections between EXO sonde and a PC

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 mailto:eastman.kally@epa.gov