The United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 is hereby requesting information about a 65-Component Standard for US EPA Air Analyses. Please see the attached specifications for the standard composition ideally to 100 ppb (V). 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: Williams.Brandon@epa.gov.  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 325120.  The Product Classification Code (PSC) is 6830.

Line Item 1: 65-Component Standard

Line Item 1 Physical Requirements:

• 1- year Expiration Date
• Blend tolerance should be within 10% except for (*) compounds which may have up to 20%

(See Attachment 1)

Line Item 1 Reporting and Documentation Requirements:

• Analysis certification sheet is required

Line Item 1 Delivery Schedule:

• Delivery no later than January 2^nd, 2010

Line Item 1 Quantity Requirements:

• 104L in a size 6A cylinder

Please provide the following in your response:

1)       Documentation verifying availability of the line item specified above

2)       Availability of products on GSA contract if applicable

Responses are due by COB- 3:00PM EST on December 4, 2009 to Contracts & Procurement Division, United States Environmental Protection Agency, One Congress St, Boston, Ma 02114-2032, ATTN; Brandon Williams, Contracting Specialist, and email: williams.brandon@epa.gov

Please submit your response via any method listed below:

E-MAILFAXFEDERAL EXPRESS OR LIKE SERVICEHAND-CARRIED TO THE OFFICE

Contracting Office Address:

United States Environmental Protection Agency, One Congress St, Boston, MA 02114-2032

Point of Contact(s):

Brandon Williams (617) 918-1965