min specs HPLC FRACTION Collect.docx

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the procurement of an HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) system with a fraction collector by the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area. The government is seeking a commercial item that meets the minimum specifications outlined, including a binary pump, vacuum degasser, diode array detector, fluorescence detector, thermostatted column compartment, small-scale fraction collector, and compatibility with an existing RID detector. The solicitation has a NAICS code of 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements and represents the best value, considering technical acceptance, past performance, and price. Quotes must be received by July 10, 2024, 4:00 pm Central Standard Time.