Purchase Order N0018925P0042

This federal contract was awarded by the Bureau of Naval Personnel, a defense agency, to CEM Corporation, a for-profit small business manufacturer, for the delivery of a CEM Corporation MARS 6 Microwave Digestion System and associated accessories. The $28,711.80 firm-fixed price contract supports the academic and research objectives of the United States Naval Academy's Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.

The original solicitation was a sole source procurement conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with no set-aside designation. CEM Corporation was identified as the sole source provider due to patent protections on the specialized laboratory instrument. The contract requires delivery of the MARS 6 system, an Xpress Plus Starter kit, and lifetime analytical application support by January 1, 2025, or within 60 days of award. CEM Corporation holds a Multiple Award Schedule contract with the General Services Administration, which likely serves as the primary vehicle for this and other federal sales.