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Multi-gas Scanner and Selective Photoionization Detector Gas Measurement Device, US EPA, Region 6 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: This contract action is for the acquisitio... Multi-gas Scanner and Selective Photoionization Detector Gas Measurement Device, US EPA, Region 6 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: This contract action is for the acquisition of supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority and procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6 intends to award a single source purchase order to Safe Environment Engineering LP, A California Limited Partnership, located at 28320 Constellation Road, Valencia, CA 91355, for the acquisition of Draeger X-pid 9500 Multi-gas scanner and Selective Photoionization Detector Gas Measurement Device, providing EPA Region 6 ECAD with new enhanced capabilities, allowing for real time identification and resolution of hazardous organic compounds and specific hazardous chemical compounds during regulatory inspections. The anticipated delivery date is 60 days ARO. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334290 “Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing”. Its associated Small Business Size Standard is 800 employees. 1. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT: U.S. EPA requires the purchase of one (1) hand-held, multi-gas scanner and selective photoionization detector (PID) gas measurement device for field identification and real time speciation of multiple volatile organic substances, including benzene, tolulene, isobutylene, xylene, ethylbenzene, n-hexane, and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from tanks, valves, pumps, and other equipment located at stationary sources. Equipment must be capable of operating in industrial settings. This equipment will be used in the U.S. for compliance inspections and by inspectors in the field for mission-critical inspection work. Requirement: Purchase One (1) Multi-gas Scanner and Selective Photoionization Detector Gas Measurement Device, and equipment including: 1. Multi-gas Scanner and Selective Photoionization Detector Gas Measurement Device (1) 2. Carrying Strap (1) 3. US Test Gas, C4H8/C7H8|N2, 58 liters (1) 4. US Test Gas, 5 parts per million C6H7/air, 103 Liters (1) 5. Regulator, Calibration Gas, 500 mL per minute (1) 6. Test Gas Adapter, with T coupling (allows simultaneous calibration gas and fresh air intake) (1) 7. Case, Transporter, Hard Plastic (large enough to safely transport scanner/PID, test gas, and all supporting equipment (1) 8. Hose, Sampling, TYGON, 1/8 inch inside diameter x ¼ inch outside diameter x 10 feet (1) 9. Hose Sampling, TYGON, 1/8 inch inside diameter x ¼ inch outside diameter x 5 feet (1) 10. Hose Sampling, FKM (flouroelastomers), Solvent Resistant, 1/8 inch inside diameter x ¼ inch outside diameter x 5 (1) 11. Inlet Filter Kit (20) 12. Telescopic Probe, Stainless Steel, 59 inches (1) 13. Telescopic Bar/Rod Probe, Fiberglass, 35 inches (1) 14. Float Probe (1)] 2. SPECIFICIATIONS: 1. Multi-gas Scanner and Selective Photoionization Detector Gas Measurement Device should have the following specifications: • Integrated photoionization detector (PID) for measuring in the low parts per billion range. • Integrated gas chromatography to separate compounds in gas-vapor mixtures. • Bi-modal Operation: o Mode one: continuous direct -reading measurement of the total concentration of all volatile organic compounds present (sensitive to all substances with < 10.6 eV ionization energy and a boiling temperature < 150 degrees Celsius o Mode two: selective measurement of specific pre-defined toxic compounds • Can detect the following gases in the specific pre-defined toxic compounds selective measurement mode (qualified and quantified compounds): o Acetone 67-64-1 o Acrolein 107-02-8 o Benzene 71-43-2 o Butadiene, 1,3- 106-99-0 o Butyl acetate 123-86-4 o Butyraldehyde 123-72-8 o Carbon disulfide 75-15-0 o Cyclohexane 110-82-7 o Dichloroethene, 1,1- 75-35-4 o Dichloroethene, cis-1,2- 156-59-2 o Dichloroethene, trans-1,2- 156-60-5 o Diethylcarbonate 105-58-8 o Dimethylcarbonate 616-38-6 o Ethanol 64-17-5 o Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 o Ethylene 74-85-1 o Ethylene oxide 75-21-8 o Ethylmethylcarbonate 623-53-0 o Heptane, n- 142-82-5 o Hexane, n- 110-54-3 o Hydrogen sulfide 7783-06-4 o Isobutylene 115-11-7 o Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0 o Methyl acrylate 96-33-3 o Methyl bromide 74-83-9 o Methyl methacrylate 80-62-6 o Methylbutyraldehyde, 2- 96-17-3 o Phosphine 7803-51-2 o Propylene oxide 75-56-9 o Propanol, 1- 71-23-8 o Styrene 100-42-5 o Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 o Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 o Toluene 108-88-3 o Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 o Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 o Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 o Xylene, m- 108-38-3 o Xylene, o- 95-47-6 o Xylene, p- 106-42-3 • Can detect the following gases in the specific pre-defined toxic compounds selective measurement mode (qualified only compounds): o Butanone, 2- 78-93-3 o Butyl acrylate 141-32-2 o Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 o Epichlorohydrin 106-89-8 o Ethyl acetate 141-78-6 o Ethyl acrylate 140-88-5 • Capable of expanding database for target substance by user • Minimum 8-hour operation time on battery during normal operations • Meet Intrinsically Safe Standards: o ATEX (Atmosphere Explosives) ¿ II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga ¿ II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb ¿ Zone 0 ¿ Zone 1 o IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Stands Relating Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres) ¿ Ex ia IIC T4 Ga ¿ Ex ib IIC T4 Gb o ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2013, Class 1 Div2 • Temperature range of –20°C to +35°C. • Operational in relative humidity of 10% to 95%. • Capable of Data Logging and Storage.] Safe Environment Engineering, is the developer and manufacturer of the Draeger X-pid 9500 multi-gas scanner and Selective Photoionization Detector Gas Measurement Device and the required parts needed for the resolution of hazardous organic compounds and specific hazardous chemical compounds during regulatory inspections. Only Safe Environment Engineering parts and accessories can be installed on their instruments to function properly. Additionally, Safe Environment Engineering, is the sole authorized provider of on-site and remote support including installation. It has been determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Line Item Part #/Description Quantity 0001 Draeger X-pid Gas Detector; PN: 6851848 1 0002 Carrying strap Draeger X-pid; PN: 6851846 1 0003 US test gas 58L C4H8/C7H8/N2; PN: 3701900 1 0004 Test Gas 103L 5 ppm C6H6/air; PN: 3700266 1 0005 Regulator Calibration gas 500 mL/min; PN: 4557020 1 0006 Gassing adapter Draeger X-pid; PN: 6851850 1 0007 Case X-pid 9x00; PIN: 6851851 1 0008 SAMPLING HOSE, TYGON, 10FT; PN: 4594501 1 0009 SAMPLING HOSE, TYGON TUBING, 5FT; PN: 4594118 1 0010 Hose 3.2x1.6mm, FKM, schwarz; PN: 8325837 1 0011 Filter kit 20 pcs. X-am 1/2/5000; PN: 3705997 1 0012 Telescopic probe ES 150; PN: 8316533 1 0013 Rod probe 90, w/instructions for use; PN: 8316532 1 0014 Float probe; PN: 6802337 1 EPA will solicit and negotiate directly with Safe Environment Engineering and no solicitation will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, if an interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, all responsible sources may submit a response which shall be considered by the agency. The information must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirement. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest in writing via email to Ovie.Magbegor@epa.gov within ten (10) days after the date of publication of this notice. No faxed documents will be accepted. If no responsive statements are received within ten (10) days, an award will be made to Safe Environment Engineering.