ITN for PAMS Service for Two (2) AutoGC systems

The State of Michigan, Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy's Air Quality Division (AQD) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for one-year annual service and maintenance contracts for two AutoGC air quality monitoring systems manufactured by Consolidated Analytical Systems (CAS). The procurement seeks a single provider to deliver comprehensive maintenance and calibration services for these EPA PAMS (Planar Atmospheric Measurement Station)-compliant systems, with all work to be performed using CAS calibration standards and reference devices in accordance with EPA specifications. The AQD received these two GC systems through EPA PAMS funding and requires the selected vendor to maintain operational compliance with national PAMS network standards. Key deadlines include February 6, 2026, for submission of written questions through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS, and February 10, 2026, as the final deadline for proposal submissions and any written disputes regarding single-source procurement justification. Potential bidders who believe equivalent products or services are available must submit detailed responses by the February 10, 2026, deadline. The procurement is classified under commodity code 92615, and all inquiries should be directed to Ally Estrada, Solicitation Manager, at (517) 657-1413 or estradaa4@michigan.gov.

This procurement is directed toward Consolidated Analytical Systems, Inc., located in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the sole intended source, justified by the fact that only three manufacturers of GC systems are approved for national PAMS network consistency. The State determined that single-source procurement was necessary to ensure the continued operation and regulatory compliance of these federally-funded air quality monitoring systems. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types are mentioned in the available documentation. No budget range or award value is specified in the ITN notice. The successful vendor will be the existing manufacturer of the systems, as CAS-specific calibration standards and reference devices are required components of the service delivery, creating an inherent technical compatibility requirement that aligns with the single-source justification.