EPA seeks GPC cleanup system for analytical lab.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5 Contracting Office in Chicago, IL, is soliciting quotes for a Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) Cleanup System. This system is used for sample preparation in analytical chemistry, specifically for cleaning up extracts prior to analysis. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) with a firm-fixed price. Delivery and installation are required within 60 days after award. The system must meet specific technical specifications including a minimum of 4 solvent lines, automated injection, and fraction collection. The contract value is estimated between $100,000 and $1,000,000 based on similar procurements.