_Notice_of_Intent_Biotage_Horizon_supplies_1.pdf

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

This contract action is for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and hardware for which the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), Region 6, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD) intends to solicit and conduct negotiations, if necessary, with only one (1) source under the authority and procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i) and FAR Part 12. EPA Region 6 intends to award a single source purchase order to Biotage, LLC., 10430 Harris Oaks Blvd, Ste C, Charlotte, NC 28269. This procurement will provide additional supplies, hardware, and installation for an existing Automated Biotage Horizon SPE Extraction System, located at the Houston, TX laboratory facility: 10625 Fallstone Road, Houston, TX 77099.

The R6 EPA Laboratory provides quality assured analytical support using state-of-the-art techniques and methodology for organic, inorganic, and biological analyses. The Laboratory coordinates the Drinking Water Certification Program, which includes auditing the States Primary Drinking Water Lab, evaluating the States Drinking Water Certification Program and the EPA Region 6 State Drinking Water Laboratory Certification. The requested additional supplies, hardware, and installation will allow for interface with an existing Automated Biotage Horizon SPE Etraction System, increasing the agency’s throughput.

FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) Soliciting from a single source provides that for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name OR industrial mobilization). Biotage, LLC is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the Biotage Horizon 5000 system.

The anticipated delivery date is within 30 days of award, subject to the manufacturer’s current lead times at the time of award.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 “Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing” with a size standard of 1000 employees.

This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses, but rather is a sole-source acquisition to Biotage, LLC. Biotage, LLC is self-certified as a small business under NAICS 334516.

PROCUREMENT DETAILS:

Line Item Part Number/Description Quantity

0001 P/N SPE-DEX-5000 incl. Biotage Utility Kit and Waste Lines 2

0002 P/N 26-0300 US Power Cord 110V 2

0003 P/N 49-5001 FEP Lines w/ Wheaton Bottles, Vent Caps and DF (7/PK) 2

0004 P/N 160-0001-02 40ML VOA Vial Adapter 19/22 Taper 6

0005 P/N 63-2820-01USB Hub 1

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

REGION 6

0006 P/N 50-1200-01 47MM Disk Holder 6

0007 P/N 47-2346-02 Atlantic C-18 Disks, 47MM 24/PK 4

0008 P/N SER-5000SPE-IN Install & Familiarization Biotage Horizon 5000 2

EPA Region 6 will solicit and negotiate directly with Biotage, LLC., and no solicitation will be issued.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, if an interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, all responsible sources may submit a response which shall be considered by the agency. The information must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirement. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest in writing via email to flemming.tongee@epa.gov within five (5) days after the date of publication of this notice. If no responsive statements are received within five (5) days, an award will be made to Biotage, LLC.

Sarah A. Clemmens Contracting Officer