Sol_DOIPFBO250032.pdf
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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity Orders for the Department of Interior's Western Colorado Operations (WCO). The solicitation seeks to purchase a field expedient real-time gas analyzer from REPSS, Inc. for identifying and monitoring over 400 gases in varied environments such as routine activities, chemical spills, natural disaster response, and wildland/structural fire incidents. The RFQ indicates a period of performance from 09/15/2025 to 10/14/2025, with quotations due by 09/11/2025 at 1700 ED.
The justification document explains that REPSS, Inc. (a distributor for Gasmet Technologies, Inc.) is the sole source for this specialized gas analyzer due to its unique capability to conduct real-time analysis across multiple environments. Market research included internet searches, discussions with manufacturers, information requests, and field trials. The procurement is being processed through a GSA sole source order, with approvals from various levels of the Department of Interior, including the Contracting Officer, Program Office, Branch Chief, and Division Chief, with final digital signatures dated between 7/11/2025 and 9/3/2025.
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DOIPFBO250032
1. REQUEST NO.
5a. ISSUED BY
NAME
a. NAME
c. STREET ADDRESS
d. CITY
10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO
THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON
OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)
2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.
UNDER BDSA REG. 2
AND/OR DMS REG.1
RATING
6. DELIVERY BY (Date)
7. DELIVERY
9. DESTINATION
a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE
b. STREET ADDRESS
PAGE OF PAGES
5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)
TELEPHONE NUMBER
AREA CODE NUMBER
8. TO:
b. COMPANY
e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
c. CITY
d. STATE e. ZIP CODE
IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.
11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)
THIS RFQ
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX
09/04/2025
1 2
P.O.Box 25287 MS WCP Denver CO 80225
NPS, WASO - WCP Contracting Multiple
303 969-2755Jaime Mijares
09/11/2025 1700 ED
FOB DESTINATION
OTHER
(See Schedule)X
ITEM NO.
(a)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(b)
QUANTITY
(c)
UNIT
(d)
UNIT PRICE
(e)
AMOUNT
(f)
Period of Performance: 09/15/2025 to 10/14/2025
12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS
NUMBER PERCENTAGE
NOTE: Additional provisions and representations
13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER
b. STREET ADDRESS
c. COUNTY
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN QUOTATION
16. SIGNER
a. NAME (Type or print)
c. TITLE (Type or print)
a. NAME OF QUOTER
AREA CODE
NUMBER
15. DATE OF QUOTATION
b. TELEPHONE are are not attached
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
Previous edition not usable
STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)
Version 2.0- Justification for An Exception to Fair Opportunity Orders 1 of 1
Department of Interior Justification for An Exception to Fair Opportunity Orders Over the Micro-Purchase
Threshold and Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold FAR 16.505(b)(2)
Contract Information
1. Contracting activity/agency: WCO
2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.
Purchase of a field expedient real-time gas analyzer to identify unknown gas contaminants and measure and monitor known gas contaminant levels to determine effectiveness of engineering controls or proper respiratory protective measures for personnel entering and working in potentially dangerous environments during routine activities, chemical spills, natural disaster response, and wildland/structural fire incidents.
3. Identification of the limited source(s) to be solicited.
REPSS, Inc P.O. Box 79654, Houston, TX 77279
TIN# 76-0663786
4. Reason for authority cited. FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) – Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized (to include brand name in accordance with 16.505(
5. Rationale Based on the Market Research conducted, REPSS (distributor for Gasmet Technologies, Inc) is the only company that provides a gas analyzer capable of identifying and monitoring over 400 gases in a compact system capable of conducting real-time analysis in the varied environments that NPS personnel conduct routine and contingent operations. Therefore, a sole source order through GSA should be issued.
6. Market Research Market research conducted: internet searches, discussions with numerous gas analyzer manufacturers, posting a request for information, and field trials.
Approvals Under the authority of FAR 16.505(b)(2), the undersigned hereby determines the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source is reasonably available as supported herein.
Contracting Officer Concur: Date:
Actions>$25,000 Program Office/COR: Date:
Branch Chief Date:
Division Chief: Date:
9/3/2025
7/11/2025
7/12/2025
7/14/2025
JAIME VALLIE MIJARES Digitally signed by JAIME VALLIE MIJARES Date: 2025.09.03 16:20:47 -06'00'
ASHLEY-MARIE HINES Digitally signed by ASHLEY-MARIE HINES Date: 2025.07.11 15:00:21 -04'00'
STACEY SIGLER Digitally signed by STACEY SIGLER Date: 2025.07.12 08:05:50 -06'00'
SARA NEWMAN Digitally signed by SARA NEWMAN Date: 2025.07.14 08:23:01 -04'00'
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