66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The EPA intends to award a sole‑source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the purchase, modification, and installation of hardware, a computer, and software required to upgrade an existing THERMO Ion Chromatograph and integrate it with a High‑Resolution Mass Spectrometer. This effort includes both the procurement of parts and the associated installation services. • Scope: Supply of computer hardware, specialized software, and related components for an ion‑chromatography system upgrade. • Installation: On‑site integration with existing high‑resolution mass spectrometer, including testing and validation. • Vendor: Thermo Electron North America LLC (sole‑source).