In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a sole source fixed-price purchase order to Waters Corporation to provide supplies for a Waters on-line SPE-LC/MS/MS system. The justification is as follows: Waters Corporation is the only known supplier for these on-line SPE-LC/MS/MS items as the items are proprietary or custom made for Waters instrumentation; therefore, not available from other vendors. The items are: 1. Acquity UPLC HSS T3 1.8um 2.1x50 mm column 2. Oasis HLB Direct Connect HP column, 2.1 mmx30 mm, 20 um Particle Size 3. Black, Screw Neck Cap and preslit PTFE/silicone Septum NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) IS AVAILABLE. Notwithstanding, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting EPA's requirement as stated herein may submit a capability statement, which if received within three (3) 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 should be directed to Wanda Carrier via the e-mail link below. No Phone calls please. The point of contact for this procurement is Wanda Carrier, Contracting Officer, at
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