Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions Teledyne API T500Y CAPS NO2

The State of Illinois has posted a small purchase contract opportunity with sole source conditions for the Teledyne API T500Y CAPS NO2 device. This is a specialized air quality monitoring instrument required for the state's environmental regulatory programs. The contract has a short turnaround, with a due date of April 29, 2021, just one week after the April 22 posting date. The procurement is limited to this sole source item, as the state has determined the Teledyne API T500Y CAPS NO2 is the only product that meets their technical requirements. Vendors will need to provide detailed certifications and comply with the state's standard terms and conditions, which cover payment, assignment, auditing, confidentiality, intellectual property, and other contract requirements.

This opportunity does not appear to have any designated set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or existing technologies that would require integration. As a small purchase, the award value is likely in the range of $100,000 or less, though the exact budget has not been disclosed. Vendors will need to demonstrate they meet the state's certification requirements and can deliver the Teledyne API T500Y CAPS NO2 device in the compressed timeframe.