SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Chemical Speciation of PM2.5 Filter Samples
- Notice Date
- 12/10/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- RTP Procurement Operations Division (D143-01) Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
- ZIP Code
- 27711
- Solicitation Number
- PR-NC-08-10001
- Response Due
- 12/31/2007
- Archive Date
- 1/30/2008
- Point of Contact
- LANELLE T. SHANDS, Contract Specialist, Phone: 919-541-4278, E-Mail: shands.lanelle@epa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to LANELLE T. SHANDS
(shands.lanelle@epa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Research Triangle Park, NC has a requirement for analytical laboratory support for the chemical speciation of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 filter samples using multiple filter media and standardized instrumental methods. Specifically, contracting support is required to assist State and Local agencies in the operation of PM 2.5 chemical speciation monitoring networks by providing filter media and analytical support for the analysis of sampler filters for mass, elemental concentrations (Al through Pb), total, organic and elemental carbon, anions (ammonium, sodium, potassium) and cation (sulfate, and nitrate). Analytical support is also required to analyze selected quartz filter samples for semi-volatile organic aerosols. Each sampling site will produce a set of filters for each sampling event that must be analyzed for the complete group of analytes. In addition, the contractor shall provide support services, when requested, for both optical and electron microscopic analyses of selected filter samples. Electron microscopic analyses may also be required to be coupled with elemental particle analyses, when requested. The contractor shall be responsible for the preparation and refurbishment of denuder devices and absorbent traps, filter pretreatment, and the shipment and receipt of filters, traps, and denuders to and from the field. The contractor shall be responsible for providing the associated Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), data validation, computation, and reporting of results into the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Also, the contractor shall store filters and extract solutions that contain filters from the Chemical Speciation Network (CSN). The contractor shall maintain the technical capability to perform the required analytical services issued through delivery orders and maintain an acceptable level of personnel, equipment, and related systems. EPA anticipates the award of a fixed price requirements type contract. A contract of five (5) years (no option periods) is anticipated with pricing schedules for each of the five years. The contract will be awarded on the basis of full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 541380 with a size standard of $11 million in average annual receipts over the preceding three fiscal years. This procurement is a follow-on to contract 68-D-03-038 with Research Triangle Institute. The RFP is expected to be issued in January 2008, and proposals will be due approximately thirty (30) calendar days after the RFP issuance date. The solicitation and amendments will be available at http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd/. If you obtain a copy of the solicitation via Internet, it will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the solicitation is posted for any amendments. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency.
- Web Link
-
The Environmental Protection Agency
(http://www.epa.gov/oam/solam.htm)
- Record
- SN01467121-W 20071212/071210223900 (fbodaily.com)
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