MV Plus Hydro Cell Specification Sheet.pdf

This document is a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of a Hydro MV+ automated liquid sample dispersion unit compatible with the Mastersizer 3000 particle analyzer, to be awarded to Malvern Panalytical Inc. on a firm fixed price basis. The unit must have a 120mL sample tank, be fully automated with software control, and have a sample volume of 150mL. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is estimated at 4-6 weeks. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, intends to make the award, with NAICS code 334516. Potential sources who can provide the required services are invited to submit substantiating documentation within 7 calendar days, but oral communications are not acceptable.