US EPA, LCRMD, Bldg 53, PO Box 25227, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225

66 -- BULK SAMPLER ANALYZER SOL RFQ-C2-98-00024 DUE 091698 POC Nancy Becker 303 236-6039 E-MAIL: purchasing agent address, becker.nancy@epa.gov. This is a synposis/solicitation (RFQ-C2-98-00024) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR Part 12, subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional informatin included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This is a sole source requirement in accordancewith FAR 13.106-1(b). EPA intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order PO) for a Niton 722XRF Bulk Sample Analyzer. The following clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3; shall be included with any offer, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. EPA intends to award to Niton Corp, 74 Loomis Street, Bedford, MA 01730. POC Nancy Becker, Purchasing Agent, EPA, OECA/OCEFT/LCRMD. FAX 303 236-5173. Deliver to US EPA, Bldg. 53, Denver Federal Center, POB 25227, Denver, CO 80225. The closing date is September 16, 1998. The anticipated award date is Septenber 18, 1998. Proposals for RFQ-C2-98-00024 are due by 3 PM MST Wednesday, September 16, 1998. Courier or hand delivered proporals should be delivered to US EPA, Bldg. 53, Door W1, Rm D1002, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, ATTN: Nancy Becker. Proposals send via US Mail should be addressed to US EPA, Bldg. 53, POB 25227, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225. ATTN: Nancy Becker. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests for information will be accepted. All responsibile sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered. Authority FAR 13.106-1(b). Justification: Supplies required are available from only one source and no other type of supplies will meet the agency requirement. Potential offerors should request information, pose questions and voice concerns to the purchasing agent. This is a sole source procurement. Synopsis published for information purposes only. Posted 08/27/98 (W-SN242683). (0239)

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