PM Filter Weighing Auto Handler for NVFEL

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FOR CAPABILITIES STATEMENTS ONLY. THIS IS NOT A
SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is performing a Sources Sought
Synopsis for market research purposes to determine capabilities and qualifications of prospective
contractors in preparation for a future procurement. It is anticipated that any future contract for the
subject procurements will be a Firm Fixed Price. It is anticipated that the period of performance for
these services will be from 09/01/2022 to 08/31/2027. The applicable North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Any
interested firm should submit a Capabilities Statement with information which clearly demonstrates
their capabilities to provide the services described below and in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
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results of any government assessments.

The purpose of this contract is to procure a PM Filter Weighting Auto Handler (including microbalance).
The system is commonly referred to as a filter auto handler (AH) and will be used at the EPA NVFEL. The
contractor shall have total system responsibility, which shall include integration with existing weighing
process flow and software, quality assurance, delivery to the NVFEL, installation, calibration,
commissioning, acceptance testing, documentation, warranty, and training of EPA staff. The contractor
shall also be responsible for documenting measurement traceability and system acceptance in a manner
suitable for audit to ISO 17025 standards. The system must comply with the Statement of Work (SOW).

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