Opportunity: Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Analyzer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ-DC-16-00009 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90, published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2016. This acquisition is not being set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source, the EPA¿s Superfund Regional Procurement Operations Division (SRRPOD) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed priced purchase order for this requirement. The purchase order is intended to be issued to: Apollo SciTech LLC, 18 Shea Way Suite 108-109, Newark, DE 19713-3448, DUNS: 079692933. CLIN Item Description Quantity 0001 Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Analyzer 1 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Atlantic Ecology Division (AED) has a requirement for a single-purpose laboratory instrument for determination of the concentration of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in seawater samples using non-dispersive infrared detection. Under the Safe and Sustainable Water Resources (SSWR) Strategic Research Action Plan, Task 4.02B ¿Ecosystem Response and Recovery,¿ AED is performing field surveys and laboratory studies of the response of seawater carbonate chemistry, including DIC, to nutrient enrichment. DIC is a key characteristic of the seawater carbonate system and is therefore used in assessment of coastal acidification. DIC levels measured in natural environments are being simulated in laboratory experiments to determine aquatic life responses. Analysis of water samples from these experiments is required to verify successful attainment of proscribed treatment conditions. Analysis of seawater carbonate chemistry and coastal acidification have been shown to be extremely sensitive to uncertainties in DIC determination. An instrument that reliably measures DIC in accordance with the specific capabilities shown in the specifications below is required. The instrument shall meet the following minimum specifications: The instrument shall be capable of highly precise (+/- 3 umol/kg or better) acquisition of DIC data. The instrument shall be capable of acquisition of DIC data from both small samples (e.g. 10 ml or less) and large samples (e.g. more than 10 ml). The instrument shall use non-dispersive infrared detection (NDIR). Delivery of the instrument shall be made 45 days after receipt of order at FOB Destination, Attention: Jason Grear, US EPA, NHEERL/AED, 27 Tarzwell Drive, Narragansett, RI 02882. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items, and at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions ¿ Commercial Items, are incorporated by reference to this acquisition. There are no addenda attached to these provisions. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation ¿ Commercial Items, does not apply and is not being used for this acquisition. Award shall be made on the basis of ¿Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable.¿ All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ¿ Commercial Items, along with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ¿ Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government¿s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management In addition to the Commercial Items clauses and provisions cited above, this solicitation includes the following clauses and provisions: EPAAR 1552.211-79 Compliance with EPA Policies for Information Resources Management 1552.233-70 Notice of Filing Requirements for Agency Protests 1552.235-79 Release of Contractor Confidential Business Information Local Clauses EPA-H-42-102 Utilization of FedConnect for Contract Administration EPA-H-42-103 Temporary Closure of EPA Facilities EPA-K-03-101 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements ¿ Representation EPA-L-15-104 Electronic Submission of Proposals/Bids/Offers/Quotes FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran ¿ Representation and Certifications The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. Quotations shall be submitted no later than September 14, 2016, 2:00 pm (EST) via FedConnect.net. The point of contract for this requirement ¿ Jose Ortiz, Contract Specialist ¿ can be reached by email at ortiz.jose@epa.gov or by phone at (202) 564-6762.