Solicitation Number: TF-HPOD-12-0006 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Rules (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, intends to issue a sole source purchase order to FLIR Systems, Inc., for purchase of infrared gas-imaging cameras, telephoto lenses and an extended warranty. Scope and Capabilities: The objective is to obtain two FLIR GF320 infrared (IR) cameras to use for determining compliance with Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) provisions in the Clean Air Act, including Reference Method 21 monitoring, and other investigative purposes. In addition to the cameras, a telephoto lens for each, for detecting gas releases at greater distances, and a one-year extended warranty on the cameras is required. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. FLIR Systems is the only vendor capable of supplying the IR cameras required. The EPA has developed the Clean Air Act monitoring method for air toxics and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) based on its existing FLIR cameras. As such the required camera and lenses are specific to and compatible with EPA's investigative procedures for air toxics and VOC monitoring. Notwithstanding, any firm who believes it is capable of meeting EPA's requirement as stated herein may submit a response, which if received within 15 calendar days of the date of this announcement, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be in writing. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions must be directed to Trina Fisher via email to
[email protected] no later than 4:00 pm EST 5 calendar days after the date of this announcement. No telephone i nquiries will be accepted.