H--Portable Emissions Measure System Maintenance Contract

In accordance with FAR Part 13 and FAR Part 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Sensors, Inc. a preventive and remedial maintenance contract for Sensor's instrumentation, analytical benches, and flow meters for the portable emissions measure system located at the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The contractor shall furnish all parts, labor, supervision and equipment necessary to provide preventive maintenance and remedial maintenance. The period of performance shall be for a twelve month period with the option of one additional twelve month period. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, any firm believing itself capable of meeting EPA requirements may submit technical documentation to establish the potential of completing this work. Such documentation must be submitted to the POC by April 1, 2005 in order to be considered by EPA. TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE HONORED. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed on a sole source basis. The anticipated award date is late April 2005.