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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
RTP_RASDLAB_Notice_of_Intent_to_Agilent
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
334516
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-14
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
melby.jeremy@epa.gov
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Notice of Intent for Sole Source The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Research Triangle Park (RTP) in Durham, North Carolina intends to award, on a sole source basis, to Agilent in accordance with RFO 6.103-1(b) to purchase one high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) interfaced to a triple quad mass spectrometer (MS/MS) and associated peripherals. This procurement is recommended to be processed without full and open competition. EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention(OCSPP) Office of Mission Critical Operations, Risk Assessment Support Division’s Laboratory is needing a HPLC to support research that meets OCSPP’s programmatic needs and will replace an aging and outdated instrument utilized exclusively for EDSP assays (eg., steroid and thyroid hormone assays) while simultaneously enhancing high-throughput capabilities for in-vitro screening assays within EDSP and other data requests. This equipment is vital for high-throughput assay automation to generate data for many aspects of OCSPP’s mission to gain knowledge about chemicals and their associated effects on human health and the environment. Agilent-manufactured instruments include unique specifications that are required to conduct the specific assays integral to OCSPP’s work, these instruments include technology that is proprietary to Agilent. These instruments are directly compatible with existing Government-owned Agilent hardware and software in order to continue performance of previously developed assays without interruption The itemized required elements of acquisition are: 6495C Instrument #1 (Options listed below) — G6495CAR – Certified Pre-owned 6495C Triple Quadrupole LC/MS System. Includes: 6495 LC/TQ, PC, installation and introduction, and 1Y SW upgrade/phone. M5930AA – MassHunter Workstation Software for LC/TQ. Includes installation software and user license for non-workstation system G2255-68700 – Vial plate for 54x2ml vials, 6/pk SYS-LM-6495 – LCMS 6495 iFunnel QQQ - Ship-to Country - USA Enhanced Ext.Wty -Govt/Acad -3yrs Total G1191AR – Certified Pre-owned 1290 Infinity II HPLC System, including high speed pump with integrated degasser, diode array detector, multi-column thermostat with valve drive, and multisampler with thermostat. 3 Year Full System Warranty 6495C Instrument #2: High-throughput w/ StreamSelect — M5930AA – MassHunter Workstation Software for LC/TQ. Includes installation software and user license for non-workstation system G4936CA – CTC PAL3 Series II RSI LC injector with LC/MS tool, PAL injector valve (up to 1300 bar) and valve drive kit for 2-stream StreamSelect system. Installation service is included. G7120A – 1290 Infinity III High Speed Pump. Power range1300 bar and 5ml/min flow, binary high pressure mixing, lowest delay, highest precision and accuracy. Includes Active Seal Wash, Tool Kit, Solvent Cabinet, bottles and ISET. G7116B – 1290 Infinity III Multicolumn Thermostat. Capacity up to 8 columns, temperature range 4 deg C. to 110 deg C. Includes 1.6uL Quick-Connect Heat Exchanger, Quick-Connect fitting and two Quick-Turn fittings. Valve drive optional. 5068-0034 – 50 ul Capillary Loop (SST) 5023-0202 – Patch Cable Shielded 7M G1969-85026 – HPLC Flushing Solvent - 500 mL 5022-2184 – Union, stand LC flow, no fitting 5063-6598 – Tefzel ferrules/SS rings, 1/8 in 10/PK 5063-6599 – PPS nuts, 1/8 in, 1/4-28 thread 10/PK 5062-2483 – Solvent tubing, 5m, 1.5mm id, 3mm od Solvent tubing 5m 01018-60025 – Solvent inlet filter, stainless steel Solvent inlet filter, stainless steel for external channel only. G6075A – StreamSelect System Bench G6495CAR – Certified Pre-owned 6495C Triple Quadrupole LC/MS System. Includes: 6495 LC/TQ, PC, installation and introduction, and 1Y SW upgrade/phone. SYS-LM-6495-X – LCMS 6495 iFunnel QQQ Advanced Functions. Ship-to Country - USA Enhanced Ext.Wty -Govt/Acad -3yrs Total 3 Year Full System Warranty (OTHER - BELOW) — H2149A – Training: Method and Application Consulting On-site consulting for a maximum of 4 participants. Certificates and manuals not included. Schematics and Wiring Diagrams (upon request). This Notice of Intent is not a request for proposals. This notice of intent is for information purposes only; therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. All capability statements received within 5 days after publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide the services outlined and itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Submit questions or concerns via email (using PDF, MS Word, Excel attachments) to Contract Specialist, Jeremy Melby, at melby.jeremy@epa.gov. No telephone calls will be accepted. The NAICS code for this procurement is: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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