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

J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ-C2-98-00027 DUE 092398 POC Nancy Becker, 303 236 6039 E-MAIL: procurement specialist address, becker.nancy@epa.gov. This is synposis/solicitation (RFQ-C2-98-00027) for commercial 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 constititues 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 issue a Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order (PO) for a service agreement for a model ELEMENT ICP/MS. The following clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3; shall be included with any offer, 51.212-4 and 52.212-5. EPA intends to award to Finnigan Corp., 355 River Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134-1991. 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 23, 1998. Proposals for RFQ-C2_98-00027 are due by 3 PM MST, September 23, 1998. The anticipated award date is September 25, 1998. Courier or hand delivered proposals should be delivered to US EPA, Bldg. 53, Room D1002, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, ATTN: 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 09/02/98 (W-SN244930). (0245)

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