66--66 Portable Spectrometer w/Accessories

NAICS Code: 334519 The U.S. EPA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 6.303-1, with Thermo Electron Corporation for a portable spectrometer with alpha, beta, and gamma accessories and a multi-purpose portable survey meter and the option to purchase one additional set of instruments. The Government's core requirement is for a set of field portable radiation instrumentation capable of detection of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation in real time in the field. Instruments need to use a variety of detector media, be field rugged, easy to use, and capable of storing and manipulating field data. The instrumentation must be compatible with existing Thermo Eberline radiation detection instrumentation currently deployed in U.S. EPA field locations. This procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 12 Commercial Procedures and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Sources wishing to be considered must submit documentation to the office identified above. Documentation must be submitted within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice. Submit your request in writing to Emily Marcil at the above address or by fax 513-487-2107 or by e-mail [email protected]. Telephone requests will not be honored.