The United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 is requesting information about a cyanide distillation system. Please see the below specifications. This is not a request for proposals, quotes, or bid. Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references. All questions should be submitted in writing to: Brandon Williams at email address: [email protected]. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516. The Small Business size standard is 500.

Cyanide Distillation System Specification

Functional Requirements:
a) Ability to distill water, wastewater and soil samples for cyanide analysis
b) Accuracy and precision
c) High throughput of the samples (up to 60 samples per day)
d) Required reagent volume < 10 ml/sample setup
e) Required sample volume < 10 ml/sample
f) Ability to operate without vacuum and chilling systems
g) Ability to operate outside a fume hood

Interface Requirements:
Unit must use sample containers that meet requirements for analysis on existing laboratory analytical instrumentation (Lachat QuickChem Flow Injection Analysis system)

Service and Support Requirements:
One year full warranty

Acceptance Schedule:
The Government will accept within 30 days of delivery and upon successful completion of and Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDC).

Please provide the following in your response:
1) Documentation verifying availability of the item specified above
2) Availability of products on GSA contract if applicable
3) Amount of time needed for delivery after receipt of order

Responses are due by 3:00PM EDT on July 20, 2010 to the Contracts & Procurement Division, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3912, ATTN; Brandon Williams, Contract Specialist, and email: [email protected]

Please submit your response via any method listed below:

E-MAIL/FAX/FEDERAL EXPRESS OR LIKE SERVICE/HAND-CARRIED TO THE OFFICE

Contracting Office Address: United States Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3912

Point of Contact(s): Brandon Williams Office: (617) 918-1965 Fax: (617) 918-0965

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