Non-IT IFB or RFQ Agency Goods Sourcing Event Template

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Air Quality, has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #16-100745-000 for procuring specialized atmospheric sampling equipment in Wake County. The procurement specifically seeks 7 ATEC Model 2200-1P Single Channel Pressurized Canister Samplers and 4 ATEC Model 2200-2P Dual Channel Pressurized Canister and Dual Channel Carbonyl samplers. The primary objective is to replace outdated canister samplers with new equipment capable of connecting to the DEQ-wide Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and meeting new EPA sampling requirements. Key deliverables include samplers with enhanced USB and printer connectivity for improved field data collection and storage. The solicitation was issued on 03/31/2025, with quotes due on 04/11/2025 at 2:00 PM ET, and a planned contract award date of 04/18/2025. Award will be based on the lowest responsive quote meeting all specified technical requirements, with a mandatory 90-consecutive-calendar-day delivery timeline after purchase order receipt.

The procurement encourages participation from small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned contractors, with a specific goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. The contract appears to be within the $1,000,000 threshold, which triggers specific vendor registration and insurance requirements. Standard manufacturer warranties will apply, providing coverage for a minimum of 12 months from the date of equipment operation. Potential vendors must demonstrate capability to meet the technical specifications for atmospheric sampling equipment and comply with DEQ's integration requirements for laboratory management systems. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement represents a strategic upgrade to the division's existing sampling infrastructure, focusing on modernizing data collection capabilities and ensuring compliance with evolving environmental sampling standards.