Notice of intent to sole source

The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development seeks to procure a Pandora 1S Spectrometer System through a sole source acquisition. This spectrometer will be used to detect trace atmospheric gases and pollutants to support the agency's research into air quality and climate change. Interested parties must demonstrate the technical qualifications and production capacity to meet the requirements for this specialized scientific instrument. Proposals will be evaluated based on the offeror's technical approach, past performance on similar projects, and price reasonableness. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be submitted by January 29, 2024.

There is no set-aside designation for this proposed sole source contract. The primary NAICS code is 334516 and PSC code is 6115. The incumbent contractor is expected to be Pandora Spectral Systems, who is the designated manufacturer and provider of maintenance for this proprietary spectrometer technology. The estimated value of a single award IDIQ is between $750,000 to $5,000,000 over five years to cover the acquisition of one system, initial training, and ongoing calibration and repair services.