Dual Beta Continuous Particulate Monitor
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (6800) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 12/18/2023
Procurement Summary
The EPA has the statutory responsibility through the Clean Air Act to review the performance of Federal Reference Method (FRM)/Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) instruments designated using performance data submitted by the manufacturer. The Thermo Model 5028i Dual Beta Continuous Particulate Monitor was recently granted FEM designation for PM2.5 and PM10 by the EPA. As the EPA is mandated by the Clean Air Act to run the Federal Reference Method (FRM)/Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) program, the Thermo Model 5028i Dual Beta Continuous Particulate must be procured to test the instrument.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The EPA has the statutory responsibility through the Clean Air Act to review the performance of Federal Reference Method (FRM)/Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) instruments designated using performance data submitted by the manufacturer, regardless of location of manufacture. In this case the Thermo Environmental Model 5028i continuous PM2.5 (U.S. EPA Designation - EQPM0609-183) and PM10 (U.S. EPA Designation - EQPM1102-150). Performance metrics for EPA designated instruments are detailed in 40 CFR Part 53, Subpart C and includes accuracy (40 CFR Part 53 Table B-1), precision (40 CFR Part 53 Table B-1), lower detection limit (40 CFR Part 53 Table B-1), freedom from co-pollutant interferences (40 CFR Part 53 Table B-3), and drift (40 CFR Part 53 Table B-1).
Yes
Yes
Consistent with Policy
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
12/12/2023
N/A
68HE0B23Q0198
Post-solicitation
Instant Delivery Only
Individual Waiver
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY