1. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires a UV Nitrate Sensor system for our Region 1 Laboratory. 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-59. The Government may contact Offerors to clarify information to better understand their quotes or to request information that appears to be inadvertently omitted. 2. This is a request for a firm fixed price quote for the following Brand Name or Equivalent requirement: a. SUNA UV Nitrate Sensor or Equivalent b. SUNA or Equivalent Power/telemetry cable c. SUNA or Equivalent Copper Anti-fouling Guard d. SUNA or Equivalent Wiper integrated mounting clamp and y-spliced interconnect cable with control electronics. Please see the solicitation, SF 1449, for Salient Features Delivery is required within 30 days of receipt of an order for this requirement. Delivery by June 29, 2012 is desired if possible. Delivery shall be to EPA Region 1 Laboratory, 11 Technology Drive, Chelmsford MA 01863. 3. Instructions for Submittal of your quote: Offerors shall provide a firm fixed price quote for the UV Nitrate Sensor and required accessories, which meets the requirements in paragraph 2 of this RFQ. The quote shall include all delivery and packaging costs. Line Item 0001, Quantity: 1, Description: SUNA or Equivalent Nitrate Sensor and Accessories: a. UV Nitrate Sensor b. Power/telemetry cable c. Copper Anti-fouling Guard, d. Wiper integrated mounting clamp and y-spliced interconnect cable with control electronics. Firm Fixed Price: To Be Proposed. Please include your DUNS number with your quote. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses in attachment 1 are applicable to this solicitation. Offerors shall complete Representations and Certifications IAW FAR 52.212-3. Offerors are also required to submit with their quote the signed and completed EPAAR Representations and Certifications in Attachment 2. Offerors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) by the date specified for receipt of offers. Information on the CCR can be found in FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items. Offerors shall submit quotes via e-mail to
[email protected]. Quotes received after the required date and time will not be considered for award. 4. In accordance with FAR 13.106-2 an award will be made to the offeror that can provide the best value. When determining best value the following evaluation factors will be considered along with price: past performance, delivery terms, and compliance with all requirements as stated in the RFQ. Evaluation factors other than price when combined are approximately equal to price. 5. Please contact the Contract Specialist, Justin Mierzejewski,
[email protected], 617-918-1128 if you have any questions. The Contracting Officer is Patrice Denault,
[email protected], 617-918-1139.