Intent to sole source

The Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking to procure a field expedient real-time gas analyzer capable of identifying and monitoring over 400 gases across varied operational environments including routine activities, chemical spills, natural disaster response, and wildland/structural fire incidents. This specialized analytical equipment will be sourced from REPSS, Inc., which serves as the distributor for Gasmet Technologies, Inc. The procurement represents a sole source acquisition justified by the unique real-time analysis capabilities required for the agency's diverse environmental monitoring needs. The solicitation requires quotations to be submitted by September 11, 2025, at 1700 Eastern Daylight Time. The period of performance is scheduled from September 15, 2025, through October 14, 2025, providing a tight timeline for delivery and implementation.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and will be processed as a sole source order through the General Services Administration framework. REPSS, Inc. has been identified as the exclusive source for this specialized gas analyzer due to extensive market research that included internet searches, manufacturer discussions, information requests, and field trials conducted by the Department of Interior's Western Colorado Operations. The solicitation has received multiple levels of approval within the agency, with digital signatures from the Contracting Officer, Program Office, Branch Chief, and Division Chief completed between July 11, 2025, and September 3, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6630 for Chemical Analysis Instruments. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the urgency of the timeline and specialized nature of the equipment suggest this is a critical operational requirement for the National Park Service's environmental monitoring capabilities.