66--Purchase of two (2) RA915M Mercury Analyzers

This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a firm-fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Ohio Lumex Co, Inc., 9263 Ravenna Rd., Unit A3 Twinsburg, OH for the purchase of two (2) Lumex RA-915M Mercury Vapor Analyzers to replace two aging Lumex 915+ or Lumex 915 Light models. The Lumex is a portable atomic absorption spectrometer designed to detect extremely low mercury vapor concentrations and perform fast and simple analyses in the field. Two modes of operation are available for ambient air analysis: "ON STREAM" and "MONITORING." At a sample rate of 10-15 liters per minute (l/min), the Lumex can detect ambient mercury vapor concentrations as low as two nanograms per cubic meter (ng/m3) within one second. This response time is essential for safe emergency response clean-up actions. The low detection limit and the instrument's sensitivity are achieved through a combination of 10-meter multi-path optical cells and Zeeman Atomic Absorption Spectrometry using High-Frequency Modulation of polarized light. The Lumex RA-915M is factory calibrated (from 1,000 to 40,000 ng/m3), and mercury vapor results are reported in ng/m3.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. Pursuant to the authority granted by 41 U.S.C.253(c) (1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 4, Mission Support Division intends to issue a purchase order to Ohio Lumex Co, Inc., to replace two aging Lumex 915 Light models requested by the EPA Emergency Response Training and Equipment Management/Regional Readiness Center Operations. The purpose of this purchase orders is to request the brand name purchase of two (2) Lumex RA-915M Mercury Vapor Analyzers.

The sole source nature of this requirement is based on the determination that Ohio Lumex Co, Inc., is the only manufacturing (final assembly), quality control, support, calibration service, sale of parts and consumables, sales and distribution center in the United States for all filters used with the RA915 line of Ambient Air Spectrometers.
The Lumex RA 915M (Lumex) mercury detection instrument will be used for conducting emergency responses, and removal and remedial actions by the Region 4 Emergency Responders to determine inhalation hazards onsite to meet our mission objectives of protecting human health and the environment and comply with OSHA 40CFR1910.120 worker health and safety requirements.
The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contract Specialist, Daniel Garcia Flores at mail to Garciaflores.Daniel@epa.gov Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Submission: Requisition PR-R4-24-00457.