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66 -- SEQUENTIAL FEDERAL REFERENCE METHOD (FRM) PM2.5 MONITORS SOL RFQ-RT-97-00467 (DAC219) POC Otelia Newsome, Contract Specialist, (919) 541-3164/Sue Miller, Contracting Officer, (919) 541-3164 WEB: Click here to visit the site that has information about this Request For Quotation., http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specilist via e-mail., newsome.otelia@epamail.epa.gov. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has a need for Sequential Federal Reference Method or Sequential Equivalent Method PM2.5 Monitor(s) based on the requirements outlined in the draft final specifications, which are in 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix L and 40 CFR Part 53. A legally defined sequential monitor may not be specified at the time of the request for quotation. The intent is for manufacturers to produce prototype instruments that meet final sequential monitoring specifications with the expectation that the instruments will be certified as sequential FRM or sequential equivalent monitors at the time the regulation defining the sequential monitor is enacted. This regulation is currently scheduled for promulgation on July 19, 1997. The U.S. EPA will evaluate and approve the prototype instruments based on the most recently developed sequential monitor criteria. The prototype PM2.5 monitors shall meet all specifications for designation of the EPA's Sequential FRM or sequential equivalent monitor. Evaluation criteria: Bids for the prototype Sequential Federal Reference Method or sequential equivalent PM2.5 monitors will be evaluated on price and other factors such as the vendor's demonstrated experience in manufacturing similar PM monitors. This may include, but is not limited to drawings, specifications, plans, etc. of previously manufactured particle monitors. Vendors will also be evaluated on their demonstrated ability to manufacture the prototype PM monitor by the time lines included in the request for quotation. This may include, but is not limited to, demonstrating their ability via a manufacturing plan which addresses time lines, specifications, etc., that will be used to manufacture the First Article monitor and any subsequent additional monitors. The Request For Quotation (RFQ) will be issued approximately June 3, 1997. Quotations will be due approximately June 9, 1997. The U.S. EPA anticipates making multiple awards for the Sequential FRM or Sequential equivalent method prototype PM2.5first article monitor. The Government may exercise options against the multiple awards to purchase approximately 50 prototype monitors from various vendors after First Article approval. The actual number will be determined at award. This option includes the delivery of a designation package for the Sequential Federal Reference Method or Sequential equivalent PM2.5 monitors. The SIC is 3829 with a size standard of 500 employees. Competition is full and open. However, at least one award will be set aside for a small business. The RFQ will be available via the Internet World Wide Web at http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_ cmd. Firms are encouraged to access the RFQ and amendments via the Internet. If you obtain a copy of the RFQ via the Internet, it will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the RFQ is posted for any ensuing amendments. Firms who do not have the capability to obtain the RFQ from the Internet may submit a written request for the RFQ from the contact point at the address above. If the RFQ is mailed to you, any amendments will also be mailed to you. Telephone and FAX requests will not be accepted. See Note 26. (0135)

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