Award Notification and Sole Source Determination for Rudolph Research Analytical- Autopol Saccharimeters
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- CBP_20152970
- Agency
-
Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70B06C25P00000693 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a sole source justification for the award of Purchase Order 70B06C25P00000693 to Rudolph Research Analytical for two proprietary Autopol 880 Plus Saccharimeters and accompanying Autoflex Automation Solution autosamplers to be installed in the New York Laboratory. The sole source justification is based on the critical requirement for absolute compatibility with existing Rudolph systems, standardized methods, and software already used by CBP to ensure consistency of analytical results for trade enforcement purposes. These specialized instruments serve as analytical tools to determine sucrose quantification in raw sugar imports, supporting CBP Directive 3820-001B guidelines for sampling and testing raw sugar importations and ensuring compliance with federal regulations including quota and tariff requirements under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. CBP determined that Rudolph Research Analytical is the only source capable of meeting these compatibility requirements, as no other system can satisfy the technical specifications needed and there are no authorized U.S. resellers or maintenance providers for this equipment. The contract was awarded on September 30, 2025, though the specific award amount was not disclosed in the notice.
Notice text
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP),
Laboratories and Scientific Service (LSS), awarded Purchase Order 70B06C25P00000693 for two (2) proprietary Autopol 880 Plus
Saccharimeters and accompanying Autoflex Automation Solution autosamplers (SAC) from
Rudolph Research Analytical to be installed in the New York Laboratory. LSS requires these
exact systems due to the inability of any other system to satisfy the compatibility requirements
with existing equipment.
The two (2) Rudolph 880 Plus System with Autosamplers must be absolutely compatible with
the existing Rudolph systems, standardized methods, and software already used by CBP in the
laboratory to ensure consistency of results for trade enforcement.
The Autopols are used as an analytical tool to determine the quantification of sucrose in raw
sugar. Moreover, the procurement of these instruments is in support of CBP Directive 3820-
001B, which states the guidelines for the sampling and testing of raw sugar importations, as well
as it will be utilized for facilitating legitimate international trade, and ensuring that importations
to the United States follow the federal regulations, including quota and tariff
requirements. Accurate and repeatable test results are required in the classification of such
imports as dictated by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
There are no authorized U.S. resellers or authorized preventative maintenance and repair services
providers of this equipment. Rudolph Research Analytical is the only source for this
requirement.
Awarded contract 70B06C25P00000693 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-30.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Notice of intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source (Sole Source) Rudolph Research Analytical- Autopol Saccharimeters | Special Notice |
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