Bid guide
How to bid on an Agilent 8890 GC System for the Environmental Protection Agency
What the EPA is buying and why it matters
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to purchase an Agilent 8890 GC System. This system will include dual electron capture detectors and dual split/splitless inlets. The equipment is needed to analyze soil and water samples for PCBs and pesticides, using EPA methods 8081B and 8082A.
The EPA states this will be a sole-source purchase from Agilent Technologies, Inc. They explain that Agilent is the only vendor that can provide equipment compatible with their existing laboratory setup, staff training, and quality system. This ensures efficiency, ease of operation, and consistent training for new and current employees. The contract value will be under $350,000.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on March 26, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions or comments regarding this notice of intent is April 26, 2027, at 4:30 PM ET. This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract, not a request for quotations or bids.
The EPA will consider information received by the deadline to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary. However, the decision to compete this action rests solely with the government. No solicitation document will be issued, and quotations will not be requested.
Who this opportunity suits
This notice is primarily for vendors who believe they can also provide the specific Agilent 8890 GC System or an equivalent system that meets the EPA's stated compatibility and integration requirements. The EPA has determined that Agilent Technologies, Inc. is the only source that can meet their needs due to existing equipment, training, and operational policies.
This opportunity is for firms specializing in laboratory equipment, particularly gas chromatography systems and related analytical instruments. Vendors who can demonstrate that they can provide a system that fully integrates with the EPA's current Agilent-based lab environment and staff expertise would be relevant.
How to respond to this notice
To respond to this notice of intent, you should direct any questions or comments to the Contracting Officer, Megan Wallace, at [email protected], or the Contract Specialist, Femi Obadina, at [email protected]. When sending your email, please include 'Notice of Intent Submission: Requisition PR-R4-26-00172' in the subject line.
The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is not a request for a quotation, and a solicitation document will not be issued.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
If you believe you can offer a solution that meets the EPA's specific requirements for compatibility and integration, your response should clearly articulate how your offering achieves this. Focus on demonstrating how your equipment would seamlessly integrate with their existing Agilent systems, current staff training, and established quality procedures.
Provide detailed technical specifications and evidence of how your product would offer the same or better value, efficiency, and transferability of use as the Agilent 8890 GC System. Address the EPA's stated reasons for a sole-source award directly, particularly regarding compatibility with existing equipment and staff expertise.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Environmental Protection Agency; the original posting controls.