BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - CAI 700LX Heated Analyzer

The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development is seeking to procure three CAI 700LX M-HFID Heated THC/CH4/NMHC Analyzers through a competitive solicitation process. This scientific equipment procurement is categorized under Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334516) and Laboratory Equipment and Supplies (PSC 6640). The solicitation, identified by the unique contract opportunity ID 5f3ddd5d5cd2410dbefdc8f2ab393aae, is specifically structured as a "Brand Name or Equal" procurement, which allows for potential alternative products that meet equivalent specifications. The solicitation was posted on January 29, 2025, with proposals due by February 7, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately ten days to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, typical federal procurement processes would likely assess vendor qualifications, technical compliance, pricing, and delivery capabilities.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for this contract. No specific incumbent contractors or precise award values are mentioned in the available documentation. The quantity requirement is explicitly three (3) analyzers, suggesting this is a targeted procurement for specialized research equipment. As a civilian agency procurement from the EPA's Office of Research and Development, the place of performance is likely to be a federal research facility or laboratory. The specificity of the requested CAI 700LX M-HFID Heated Analyzer indicates a precise technical requirement, potentially for specialized environmental or atmospheric research purposes. The relatively short response window and specific equipment specifications suggest this is a time-sensitive and technically focused procurement opportunity.