This synopsis is being provided to publish a requirement for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) in Cincinnati, Ohio which is seeking an experienced vendor to provide and install an x-ray diffactometer system. This system will be used in the analysis of solid materials formed in water distribution systems and in or on different media used for the removal of inorganic substances and disinfection byproduct precursor materials, the system will directly support critical research relating to support of the current Lead and Copper Rule, the Arsenic Rule, the D/DBP cluster, all SDWA inorganic contaminant removal MCL's, future SWTR and Ground Water Rule development and a current effort to develop regulation for water quality in the distribution system. The X-Ray diffraction system shall be able to demonstrate a resolution of 0.03 degrees or less FWHM on the 100 reflection of NIST SRM660a LaB6 at 21.354 degrees 2Theta, using Cu radiation and a high speed linear detector. The system radius and all other settings and system parameters for this test shall be reported. The Statement of Work to be provided in the forthcoming solicitation shall provide detailed specifications for the following system areas: X-Ray Tubes, X-Ray Generator, Goniometer, Optics, Electronics, Sample Stages, XRD Data Collecton and Analytical Software, Phase Identification and Pattern Analysis Software, Caplillary Spinner, System Training and Support. A written solicitation, PR-CI-08-10099, is anticipated to be issued the week of November 26th. It is anticipated the solicitation will be issued as a request for quote (RFQ). All responsible businesses may submit a proposal in response to the solicitation which shall be considered by the Agency. This procurement will be pursued using FAR Part 12 Commercial Acquisition methods and procedures. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Additional product details and required specifications will be made available along with the solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. In addition to price, the following factors will be used to evaluate the offeror's technical proposal: demonstrated satisfaction of the SOW requirements, previous experience, and past performance. Award will be made to the offeror that represents the Best Value. Contract type will be firm fixed price.

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