Opportunity: Annual ISO17025 accredited balance calibrations

SYNOPSIS ISO17025 Accredited Calibration of Mettler-Toledo and OHAUS Balances The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Testing and Advanced Technology Division (TATD), National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL), Ann Arbor, Michigan, intends to purchase one (1) annual ISO17025 accredited calibration for Mettler Toledo and OHAUS balances with the option to extend the ISO17025 accredited calibration service for up to four (4) years to Mettler-Toledo, Inc. The OAR NVFEL SACO anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to Mettler-Toledo Inc. EPA has identified Mettler-Toledo as the only contractor able to meet the requirements of this acquisition. No vendor other than Metter-Toledo has the capability to access the asset firmware. The EPA Testing and Advanced Technology Division (TATD) has a requirement for the purchase of one (1) annual ISO17025 accredited calibration for Mettler Toledo and OHAUS balances with four (4) option year renewals to continue the annual ISO17025 accredited calibration. Technical specifications for the ISO17025 accreditation balance calibration is: ¿ Balances and comparators that require an annual ISO17025 Accredited Balance Calibration consist of the following models: ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XP 504, 2ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model PM11-K, 1ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model UMT2, 1ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XP2004S,2ea ¿ Ohaus Model VP6102CN, 1ea ¿ Ohaus Model EP8101, 1ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XP2U, 2ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XP6, 1ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XPE26003LC, 1ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XPE10003SC, 2ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XPE505C, 2ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model MS3002TS/00, 1ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XPE204, 3ea ¿ Mettler-Toledo Model XP26003L, 1ea ¿ The contractor must be able to access the Mettler Toledo assets firmware if adjustments are required ¿ All calibrations may occur on the same day or the minimum number of days possible as determined by the contractor This procurement will be accomplished under the simplified and commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 and 13. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements within 15 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Sources wishing to be considered MUST submit documentation to the office identified above. This documentation shall establish the respondent has the ability to meet all the requirements identified above, and shall cite specific examples of previous similar work, including client names and contact information. Submit your documentation in writing to OARNVFELSACO@epa.gov. Telephone requests will not be honored.