DEQ - Teledyne 5-18-2026.pdf

Request Form to Division of Purchasing (DOP)

Sole Source Authorization - SSA - New

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Form ID 17391

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Year

Requestor Information

Agency Name* Department of Environmental Quality

Agency Acronym*

DEQ

Requestor Name* Chris Engels

Phone* 208-373-0139

E-mail* christina.engels@gmail.com

Property Being Purchased:* IDEQ is seeking to purchase Teledyne API gas monitoring equipment

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Type of Exemption Check all that apply

Type of Exemption*

A solicitation has been completed and my Agency wishes to award contracts to multiple vendors for the same or smilar property (Multiple Award Authorization)

My Agency wishes to administer or award a solicitation at a dollar amount above its normal Delegated Purchasing Authority (Limited/One-Time DPA)

The property required is available on one or more open contracts, but my Agency wishes to purchase from a different vendor. (Note: if total value is over $10,000, Agency must also check the box for exemption from competition if requesting to pruchase from a specific vendor). (Utilization of Open Contract).

A solicitation is being developed (by my Agency under its DPA or in conjunction with DOP) and my Agency wishes to limit responses to a specific manufacturer/brand name (I.e. no substitutions). (Note: this option assumes that multiple vendors can offer the identified brand name; otherwise, select the option for exemption from competition to request a Sole Source Authorization (Brand Name Only)

A solicitation has been completed and there is a need to negotiate with one or more vendors. (Authorization to Negotiate)

My Agency is seeking to purchase directly from an identified vendor without completing a solicitation OR wishes to perform a level of competition that is less formal than would typically be required. (Various exemptions-additional questions to follow) mailto:christina.engels@gmail.com

Additional Questions*

There is an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare (Emergency Purchase Authorization)

The required property can only be procured from a single supplier (sole manufacturer and distributor) (Sole Source Authorization)

There is an existing Policy Directive on the DOP website which requires authorization to be utilized (Utilization of Policy Directive)

It would be impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous to complete the required competitive process under the circumstances (One Time Exemption).

Sole Source Authorization

IDAPA 38.05.01.042.02 provides that sole source purchase shall be used only if a requirement is reasonably available from a single supplier.

Fiscal Year*

Type of Request*

New

Renew (Agency wishes to extend an existing sole source authorization)

Amend (Check this box to request a change to the goods/services, term or other conditions of the

SSA)

Both Renew and Amend

New

Name of Requested Vendor* Teledyne

Desired Term in Years*

Anticipated Total Cost (for full desired term):

$500,000.00

Do you anticipate the need for renewals?

Yes No

Property* Describe the property you are seeking

IDEQ is seeking to purchase Teledyne API gas monitoring equipment, including ambient air gas analyzers, zero air generators, and gas calibrators, as well as OEM replacement parts and consumables to support existing and previous generations of analyzers currently in use within the monitoring network.

Justification* Check all that apply

Sole source provider of a licensed or patented good or service

Sole manufacturer AND distributor

Sole provider of factory-authorized/warranty service

Sole provider of items that are compatible with existing equipment, systems, programs, etc.

Other

Business Need* Describe the Agency's business need for the requested property

IDEQ is required by EPA to monitor criteria gas pollutants within the state’s ambient air monitoring network. IDEQ’s existing gas monitoring network is standardized on Teledyne API gas analyzer instrumentation.

https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/38/380501.pdf

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Description* Describe what makes the identified property unique. Why is it the only property that could meet your business need?

These analyzers are EPA-designated Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) instruments approved for NAAQS regulatory monitoring applications.

IDEQ has made substantial investments in the development, operation, and maintenance of this monitoring network, including the procurement of compatible instrumentation, establishment of quality assurance procedures, staff training, spare parts inventories, and integration with existing calibration and data acquisition systems. Continued use of Teledyne API instrumentation is necessary to maintain compatibility with the existing network, preserve operational consistency, and maximize the value of these existing investments.

In addition, the instrumentation requires specialized training, manufacturer technical support, and OEM replacement parts, all of which are necessary for IDEQ to effectively operate and maintain the monitoring network.

Alternatives* Describe the research you conducted to identify other potential property/sources. What potential alternatives did you find and why will they not meet the Agency's business needs?

Teledyne API is the sole manufacturer and distributor of these products. Teledyne API also provides factory-authorized training and factory repair services necessary to support both current and legacy instrument models that remain in active use within IDEQ’s ambient air monitoring network.

Continued use of Teledyne API instrumentation is necessary to maintain compatibility and standardization across the monitoring network, including primary and backup instruments. This includes compatibility with existing remote communications, data acquisition systems, calibration equipment, staff training, quality assurance procedures, and standard operating procedures. Standardization on a single manufacturer also allows IDEQ to maintain a common inventory of replacement parts and consumables, reduces operational complexity, and supports efficient maintenance and network operations.

File Upload and Certification

Notes

File Upload

Sole Source Letter.pdf 15.75KB

Maximum File Size 250 MB

Agency Certification*

By submitting this form, I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, supports the requirement for a sole source procurement, and is in the best interest of the State.

Signature* Date Submitted* 2026-05-14

Approval - SSA

Administrator Intends to approve*

Yes No

(Pending legal notice and appeal period)

Optional Posting?* This exemption will be sent for posting before final approval.

Yes No

Notes

Public View

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File Upload

Maximum File Size 250 MB

DOP Signature*

DOP Printed Name* Mike Gwinn

DOP Title* Deputy Administrator

Date Time 2026-05-18