The U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement to purchase two (2) purge and trap conentrators and autosamplers. The P&T system will be used for extracting environmental water and sediment samples for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) analyses. Both systems shall have the following specifications: optional infrared (IR) sparge heater, temperature thermocouple resides within the actual sampe inside the sparge vessel for accurate temperature monitoring, direct resistance trap heating allows for rapid heating and cooling, optional on-trap injection port for trouble shooting, LCD touch screen for manual control of the concentrator trouble shooting, on site technical support. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the Government considers the supplies specified as a sole source from: O I Analytical and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required item or its functional equivalent (based upon the criteria specified herein) are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures, and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement.

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