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

J -- MAINATENANCE, REPAIR & REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ-C2-98-00025 DUE 092198 POC Nancy Becker 303 236-6039 E-MAIL: procurement specialist address, becker.nancy@epa.gov. This is a synposis/solicitation (RFQ-C2-98-00025) for commerical services prepared in accordance with the format in Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR Part 12, subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information 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 accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). EPA intends to a issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (PO) for a service agreement for an ELAN 6000 ICPMS. 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 Perkin Elmer, 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06859-0041. POC Nancy Becker, Procurement Specialist, 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 21, 1998. Proposals for RFQ-C2-98-00025 are due by 3 PM MST, September 21, 1998. The anticipated award date is September 23, 1998. Courier or hand delivered proposals should be delivered to US EPA, Bldg. 53, Door W1, Rm D1002, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, ATT: Nancy Becker. Proposals sent 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 responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered. Authority FAR 13.106-1(b). Justification: Supplies/services required are available from only one source and no other type of supplies/services will meet the agency requirement. Potential offerors should request information, pose questions and voice concerns to the procurement specialist. This is a sole source procurement. Synopsis published for information purposes only. Posted 08/31/98 (W-SN243774). (0243)

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