The Office of Naval Research awarded a $44,350.81 firm fixed-price purchase order to Tecan U.S., Inc. for monochromators on September 5, 2015, with an ultimate completion date of October 20, 2015. The contract was awarded without a set-aside designation, allowing Tecan to compete on an unrestricted basis. Performance of work was to occur in Morrisville, North Carolina, where Tecan maintains its principal place of business. Tecan U.S., Inc. is a Switzerland-based manufacturer and distributor of advanced laboratory automation solutions that has established itself as a critical supplier of specialized scientific equipment to various U.S. federal government agencies since its SAM.gov registration in November 2001.
Monochromators are optical instruments used in laboratory and analytical equipment to isolate specific wavelengths of light for precision measurement and analysis. Tecan's supply of this equipment supports the Office of Naval Research's scientific and research operations. The company's extensive track record includes supplying laboratory automation equipment and specialized services to major federal agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Tecan's role as the original equipment manufacturer of sophisticated laboratory automation systems, combined with its technical expertise, positions it as a trusted supplier for federal research and analytical applications requiring precision instrumentation.