This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Refer to RFQ-OH-10-00121 when responding to this request. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-41. This acquisition is not set-a-side for small business. The NAICS codes are 334516 size standard is 500 employees and 423490 the size standard is 100 employees.

All supplies shall be provided to the EPA RTP facility located at 4930 Page Road, Durham, NC 27703-8052 after receipt of award. The F.O.B. point shall be destination. Price quotes shall include any setup charges. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable and the specific evaluation criteria are included in Attachment B Technical Evaluation Criteria. Offers shall provide descriptive technical literature in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the items offered meet the minimum requirements in Attachment A Specifications. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. This clause may be found on the Internet at the following site: http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.212-5, the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009), 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)

Offerors shall submit 1 copy of their offer, referencing RFQ-OH-10-00121, no later than, July 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM EST to Michael Kreacic as follows: via email at [email protected] or via fax at 513-487-2107. Quotations may be sent via regular mail to: U.S. EPA, ATTN: Michael Kreacic, Mail Code: NWD-CPOD, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268, or via Express Mail/Hand Carry to: U.S. EPA, 4411 Montgomery Road, Suite 300, Norwood, OH 45212. Questions may be submitted in writing to Michael Kreacic at FAX number 513-487-2107 or via e-mail at [email protected].