66--Single Purchase of a PFAS Extractor
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PSC
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a fixed-price, sole-source contract to PromoChrom Technologies LTD for the purchase and delivery of one SPE-03 per- and poly-fluorinated substances (PFAS) extractor. This equipment is essential for the Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD) to extract samples from soil and water matrices using EPA Methods 1633, 537, 533, and others. The EPA has determined PromoChrom Technologies LTD is the only vendor uniquely qualified to provide the required equipment with specific configurations. Comments or questions regarding this Notice of Intent are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for an SPE-03 PFAS Extractor to facilitate the initial step of extracting PFAS from environmental samples (soil and water matrices). This extraction is critical for subsequent analysis using established EPA methods. The instrument must meet specific configurations and specifications, which PromoChrom Technologies LTD is uniquely capable of providing.
Contract Details
- Type: Fixed-Price, Sole-Source Contract (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Awardee: PromoChrom Technologies LTD
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)) for purchases under $350,000.
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing "only one responsible source."
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source action)
- Product/Service Code: 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments)
- Published Date: April 9, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Market research conducted by the EPA indicates that PromoChrom Technologies LTD is the only organization capable of meeting the specific configurations and specifications required for the SPE-03 PFAS Extractor. No other source has been identified that can provide the necessary supplies or services at the required level of quality due to their unique and highly specialized nature.
Response & Deadline
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for quotation or a solicitation. The government's decision not to compete this action is at its sole discretion. Information received in response to this notice will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents. Questions or comments are due by May 11, 2026, at 20:30 UTC. Direct inquiries to Megan Wallace (Wallace.megan@epa.gov) or Femi Obadina (Obadina.olufemi@epa.gov). Please include "Notice of Intent Submission: Requisition PR-R4-26-00195" in the email subject.