--Notice of Intent to Sole Source (LINC)

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Safe Environment Engineering for wireless data equipment to supplement the existing field instrumentation infrastructure. This order will support the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Environmental Response Team (ERT). Based on a preliminary assessment of the market, EPA has determined Safe Environment Engineering the only available source of supply. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) IS AVAILABLE. Notwithstanding, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting EPA's requirement as stated below may submit a capability statement, which if received within eleven (11) calendar days of the date of this announcement will be considered. Responses to this posting must be in writing and provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions and/or responses shall be directed to Nicole Pratt via email at [email protected] by 7:00am September 6, 2011. The contracting officer will not respond to telephone inquiries. Requirements/Equipment List: 1.) Viper Go Kit (Lifeline Gateway w/ 1yr service, 3-Lifeline Interoperable Network Communications(LINCs) and a Data Communications Module integrated into a powered self-contained enclosure)2.) LINC ? Tape Meter (Honeywell SPM)3.) LINC ? MultiRae4.) LifeLine Gateway Dual cell MESH (No Service) w/ DC charger5.) LINC Met One Weather Station6.) LINC ? DataRAM7.) LINC ? SAM 9358.) LINC ? Ludlum 22219.) LINC ? Jerone Model 431X Mercury Vapor Analyzer10.) Powerback