Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

Proposed Vendor: Thermo Electron North America LLC
Synopsis: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES: This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.501(a). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Headquarters Acquisition Division (HQAD), Washington, DC for Office of Enforcement Compliance and Assurance (OECA) intends to award a Sole source purchase to Thermo Electron North America LLC. It has been determined that Thermo Electron North American satisfies the government need solely based upon quality and specialized instrumentation.
In accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services satisfy the Agency's requirements. Notwithstanding, any firm who believes it is capable of meeting EPAs requirement as stated herein may submit a capability statement by July 5, 2019 9:00 AM EST via FedConnect ONLY as no emails, faxes or phone calls will be accepted or considered.
Responses to this posting must be in writing and provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. NO CALLS!!! A determination not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government..