The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces its intention to negotiate and issue a sole source award to X-ray Optical Systems Inc., 15 Tech Valley Drive Suite 1, East Greenbush, NY 12061 for HD Prime and Mobile XRF Analyzer service.

Laboratory Sciences – Chemistry at the CPSC has three instruments (two HD Prime XRF analyzers and one HD Mobile XRF analyzer) manufactured by X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. (XOS) used for the quantification of lead, and similar regulated heavy elements, in surface coating materials. These instruments are still within the CPSC standard 7-year life-cycle replacement time-period, but the instrument models we possess have been discontinued. XOS is the only source for unique parts and technical expertise on these discontinued instruments.

CPSC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1). The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 12 & FAR Subpart 13 procedures. Interested persons may identify their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (15) business days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any quotation/response must be in writing and can be sent via email to the Contract Specialist at rbeechum@cpsc.gov by 9:00 am Eastern Time, March 17, 2023. No phone calls will be accepted.