Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this... AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 68HERH23Q0086 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-08-30 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Edison, NJ 08837 The EPA - HQ ACQUISITION DIVISION (HQAD) requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following: LI 001: Markes International, Part Number: U-UNITY-6H-XRUNITY-CIA Advantage HL-xr Multi-Gas: 14 inert channels, 1, EA; LI 002: Markes International, Part Number: U-GAS01-H Multi-Gas, Dual regulator pneumatics accessory (for dry gas and carrier gas, 1, EA; LI 003: Markes International, Part Number: U-KORI-H-XRKori-xr Multi-Gas for humid samples; allows simultaneous analysis of C2 and polars, oxygenates and pinenes., 1, EA; LI 004: Markes International, Part Number: INC-INSTL-TDTD installation, checkout and basic familiarization -Takes up to 2 days and includes all travel costs within mainland USA & Canada., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, EPA - HQ ACQUISITION DIVISION (HQAD) intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. EPA - HQ ACQUISITION DIVISION (HQAD) is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. In addition to providing pricing at www.unisonmarketplace.com for this solicitation, each offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) through Unison Marketplace so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation.

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Sources Sought Notice for Brand Name Equipment, Manufacture Markes International, Inc Brand Name Unity-XR with CIA Advantage 14 Posted Date: July 12, 2023 Procurement Office: U.S. Environmental Protec... Sources Sought Notice for Brand Name Equipment, Manufacture Markes International, Inc Brand Name Unity-XR with CIA Advantage 14 Posted Date: July 12, 2023 Procurement Office: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarter Acquisition Division (HQAD) Office of Land Emergency Management 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460 Response Date: July 19, 2023 In accordance with FAR 5.201, 6.302-1, and FAR 12.202 and 13.106-1 (b)(1). This is a sources sought notice for a commercial brand name item. This is not a solicitation announcement. No contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up requests. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is performing market research to identify contractors that possess the capabilities to provide the Brand Name Unity-XR with CIA Advantage 14 which is manufactured by Markes International, Inc. The part numbers listed below includes installation and services with estimated time of delivery is 8 to 10 weeks. Brand Name Unity-XR with CIA advantage 14 includes Part Number: U-Unity-6H-XR Description: UNITY-CIA Advantage HL-xr Multi-Gas: 14 inert channels Part Number: U-GAS01-H Description: Multi-Gas, Dual regulator pneumatics accessory (for dry gas and carrier gas regulation) Water Management Part Number: U-KORI-H-XR Description: Kori-xr Multi-Gas for humid samples; allows simultaneous analysis of C2 and polars, oxygenates and pinenes Specification: U-Unity-6H-XR HL model for high and low concentrations, includes both MFC and loop options for sample introduction · Cryogen-free, for advanced water management, reduced running costs and enhanced productivity. · 14 channels with HL model and compatible with all canister/bag types/sizes. · Compatible with hydrogen, helium, air and nitrogen sample gases · Compatible with air toxics (canister or bag) in ambient air and soil gas analysis per US EPA Method TO-15 and other canister standards · Heated inert internal flow paths (up to 200¡C) prevent carryover and allow high and trace level samples to be analysed in the same sequence without the need for dilution. · Internal standard additon via 1 mL loop or metered between 5-500 mL. · Fully automated control of sampling flow-rates, times and multi-channel sequencing · TO-17 compatible tube desorption capability features quantitative re-collection for repeat analysis · Sample stacking - multiple samples or standards loaded onto focusing trap before GC injection. · Pre-programmed parameters for common analytical and conditioning methods, offering rapid set-up. · Automated, intelligent system self-checking diagnostics, including leak isolation. · Preventative maintenance feedback with usage counter. · Easily upgraded with 100-tube autosampler (ULTRA-xr Multi-Gas) · Easily upgraded to 27 channels with CIA Satellite Multi-Gas (see U-CIASAT-2S) · Compatible with any make of GC(MS) and with all thermal desorption applications · Configured for electronic carrier gas control (ECC) for stabilisation of retention times UNITY-CIA Advantage-xr includes: Transfer line and GC/TD cable for connection to any commercial GC or GC/MS. N.B. GC inlet NOT required · U-T15ATA-2S - TO-15/TO-17 Air Toxics applications specific cold trap · U-SIREST-H - Sample inlet restrictor for pressurised hydrogen sample gas · Markes Instrument Control software for Windows¨ 7, 8.1, or 10 compatible PC · Pressure regulators (U-GAS01 x 2) for controlling the supply pressure of dry and carrier gases · 2 USB to serial port cables · 12 month warranty Services required: · Electricity supply 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1550 W Total · 100 mL/min dry air or N2 (50-60 psi, dew point < -50¡C) + pure (5.0 grade or better) He, H2, or N2 carrier gas (5-60 psi) Requires, but does not include: · Appropriately configured GC(MS) or alternative analyser with associated data handling · PC configured with Windows¨ 7, 8.1, or 10, English operating system, 64-bit and up to 3 available USB. · Installation by a fully trained service engineer Interested parties may submit a brief capability statement, no more than five (5) single-sided pages, demonstrating how they are capable of meeting this Brand Name requirement. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of the Brand Name will be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party in pursuant of making determination for Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC). Feedback and/or evaluation information will not be provided to any firm regarding their individual capability statements. Telephone calls, facsimiles, and/or requests for a solicitation will not be accepted or acknowledged. The capability statement should include the following: (1) Name of business. (2) Contact information (address, telephone, facsimile, e-mail, website address) (3) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) , Business size and classification e.g., Small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged business, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned business, and Women Owned small business; or Large Business. (4) Technical description of ability to meet the requirement (description should address technical competencies as Factory Authorized Service Provider and Product Brochure). (5) Any comments or concerns regarding subject procurement. Businesses shall submit electronic copies of their respective capability statements to Juliana Helson-Monastro at Helson-Monastro.Juliana@epa.gov and Lottie Plater at Plater.Lottie@epa.gov no later than July 19, 2023 with Subject Line: Sources Sought Brand Name Unity-XR with CIA advantage 14