NAICS Code: 541690 The U.S. EPA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with N.C. State University, Dept. of Soil Science, Dr. Wayne Robarge, for a study on quanitification of operational characteristics of passive collectors for the routine determination of ambient NH3 concentrations, using annular denuders as a standard NH3 measurement technique, and to initiate a multi-site NH3 network in eastern North Carolina using passive measurement technology. EPA believes that only Dr. Robarge at NC State, Dept. of Soil Science has the expertise and laboratory required to process large numbers of annular denuder and passive samples on an immediate basis. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. However, any firm believing itself capable of meeting this EPA requirement may submit technical documentation to establish its assertion. This documentation must be submitted to the POC within 15 days of the electronic posting of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the EPA. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed on a sole source basis. This acquisition is being processed under FAR Part 13. The anticipated award date is August 15, 2003. See numbered note 26.

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