Reviewed

VITROCELL Cloud Alpha MOVE System

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (6800) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6660 | Last Modified: 07/25/2024

Procurement Summary

This procurement is for the acquisition of a VITROCELL CloudAlpha MOVE to support cell-based assays for ORD’s Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA) at RTP, NC. Complete system must accommodate an integrated nebulization system, droplet cloud sedimentation mechanism for aerosol delivery, and real-time Quartz Crystal Microbalance monitoring for dosimetry.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Market research and other forms of sources sought were conducted and found no other equipment or sources that can provide the needed equipment. The only equipment thatis able to meet the requirement is manufactured in Germany; therefore, a waiver is being requested.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

07/10/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

68HE0B24Q0157

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY