Notice of intent

The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development is seeking to procure laboratory equipment and supplies related to research and development in biotechnology, excluding nanobiotechnology applications. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency's intent to establish a contract opportunity in the coming weeks, allowing interested vendors to prepare proposals and submit questions regarding the procurement. While specific evaluation criteria have not been detailed in this notice, interested parties should anticipate that proposals will likely be assessed based on factors such as technical capability, pricing, past performance, and alignment with the EPA's research objectives. The notice was posted on February 10, 2026, with a due date of February 19, 2026, providing potential bidders with nine days to submit inquiries or expressions of interest. Vendors should monitor this opportunity closely for the full solicitation announcement, which will contain detailed specifications, evaluation methodologies, and submission requirements.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors regardless of size or business classification. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers, nor does it specify an award value or budget range at this stage. Specific details regarding the quantity of laboratory equipment and supplies required, the scope of biotechnology research to be supported, and the anticipated timeline for contract performance have not been disclosed in this notice. Interested contractors should register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain active registrations to be considered for this opportunity. Additional information regarding numerical specifications, contract duration, and potential award amounts will be included in the full solicitation once it is released.