Procurement of 50 Brand Name Apple iPads

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure new, commercial-off-the-shelf Apple iPads. This procurement is a Total Set Aside for Small Businesses Only.

• Product: 50 units of Apple iPad (11th Generation).

• Specifications: 256GB storage, Wi-Fi only, 11-inch screen size, specific color to be quoted (e.g., Space Gray).

• Condition: Must be new, brand-name Apple iPads. No remanufactured or refurbished items will be accepted.

• Connectivity: Must be able to connect to the Office of Research & Development LabLAN network.

• Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable quote that meets the delivery schedule and is determined to be fair and reasonable.

• Payment Terms: Net 30 days after receipt of goods and a valid invoice.

• Tax Exemption: EPA is a tax-exempt entity; no tax or tariff fees should be included.

• Submission Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026, by 4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

• Submission Method: Via email to JonesBanks.Dionna@epa.gov.

• Required Quote Elements: Itemized pricing (unit, shipping), delivery lead time, quote validity (minimum 30 days), warranty details.

• Delivery Requirements: 7 days estimated lead time ARO. All 50 iPads must be delivered by the Expected Delivery Date of June 26, 2026.

• Quote Validity: Minimum 30 days.

• Set-Aside: Total Set Aside for Small Businesses Only.

• SAM.gov Registration: Vendor Purpose of Registration must be 'All Awards' for EPA invoice system setup.

• Tentative Award Date: June 19, 2026.

• Expected Delivery Date: June 26, 2026.

• POC: Dionna Jones-Banks (JonesBanks.Dionna@epa.gov).

• Delivery Address: US EPA, 200 SW 35th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 (Attn: Michelle Gover).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of fifty (50) Brand Name Apple iPads (11th Generation, 256 GB, Wifi Only) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Procurement of fifty (50) Brand Name Apple iPads (11th Generation, 256 GB, Wifi Only).

• Vendors must quote on the BRAND NAME ONLY product.

• Partial shipments are NOT authorized.

• Shipping costs must be included in the quote.

• The vendor is responsible for all damages in transit until the Government takes possession (FOB Destination).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Estimated Period of Performance: June 19, 2026 – July 18, 2026.

• Delivery Date: Friday, June 26, 2026.

• Only one awardee will be selected.

• Quotations must be submitted to Dionna Jones-Banks at JonesBanks.Dionna@epa.gov by 4:00 PM (EDT) on Monday, June 15, 2026.

• Offers will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering lowest price, technical acceptability, and delivery schedule.

• The Government may award without discussions.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically through the FedConnect web portal.

• Technical questions must be submitted electronically through FedConnect no later than 1 calendar day after the solicitation issuance date.

• This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Additional instructions and specifications are provided in Attachment A.

• An approved Brand Name Justification is provided in Attachment B.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Quotes are valid for 30 days.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Brand Name Justification for the procurement of Apple iPads, specifically for a requirement under $25,000 (PR-OW-26-00353).

• Requirement: Procurement of fifty (50) Apple iPad 11th Generation 11" Tablets, 256GB, Wi-Fi only.
• Purpose: To collect field data for the National Aquatic Resource Survey (NARS).
• Total Cost: $22,450.00
• Justification: The EPA has developed customized NARS field applications that are only compatible with Apple devices and developed using a programming language exclusive to Apple. These iPads are essential for sampling activities at over 1000 sites across the country.
• Market Research: A search on GSA Advantage was conducted. The Apple iPad is not TAA compliant, thus it must be purchased via the "Open Market." Several authorized vendors are capable of fulfilling this procurement.
• Set-Aside: This RFQ is set aside for small businesses authorized to provide a quotation for the Brand Name Apple iPad.

This document indicates a requirement for specific Apple iPads and outlines the justification for a brand-name procurement. Bidders should note the specific model and configuration required. The RFQ will be released via SAM.gov and is set aside for small businesses.