J-Single Purchase of an EST Analytical for an annual maintenance service agreemen

This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a fixed price contract on a sole source basis to PTS Professional Technical Services, Inc. d/b/a EST Analytical for an annual maintenance service agreement (silver) on the Centurion Autosampler and Evolution 2 purge and trap concentrator system. The requirement is for the analysis of volatile organics with existing EST Analytical equipment operated in the Region 4 laboratory. This service is necessary to avoid unnecessary downtime and lack of adequate knowledge and parts for repairs. The efficient upkeep of the EST Analytical equipment in Region 4s laboratory protects and maximizes the Agencys