Aqueous size-exclusion chromatography with triple-detection – Combined Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- NIST-AMD-SS25-03BRB
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, has published a Combined Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an aqueous size-exclusion chromatography instrument. This Special Notice indicates NIST's intention to potentially award a sole source contract to Waters Technologies Corporation for a high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2025, with responses due by June 25, 2025. NIST is specifically seeking information from sources that may be capable of delivering the specialized chromatography equipment for absolute molar mass characterization.
The primary purpose of this notice is to identify potential alternative sources before proceeding with a sole source award, while simultaneously serving as formal notification of NIST's intent to sole source if no viable alternatives are found. Contractors have until June 25, 2025, to respond and demonstrate their capability to provide the specified HPLC system, which must include a pump capable of delivering aqueous and organic solvents at pressures up to 9,500 PSI with precise flow rates from 0.001 to 5.000 mL/min. The system requires comprehensive specifications including an automated injector capable of handling multiple sample vials and well plates for both manual and automated measurements. NIST has explicitly stated that only new equipment will be considered, excluding used, remanufactured, experimental, prototype, or "gray market" components. The procurement includes delivery requirements with a two-year extended warranty and FOB destination terms, with the equipment intended for absolute molar mass characterization applications.
Notice text
This is a combined sources sought and notice of intent to sole source.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from sources that may be capable of delivering an aqueous size-exclusion chromatography instrument for absolute molar mass characterization
See attached combined sources sought and notice of intent to sole source.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NIST-AMD-SS25-03BRB.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous size-exclusion chromatography with triple-detection – Combined Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to Sole Source | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Aqueous size-exclusion chromatography with triple-detection –Sources Sought | Pre-Solicitation |
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