Benchtop NMR
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- ARS_1173068
- Agency
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center intends to issue a commercial solicitation for one benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer by September 14, 2026. The system must measure spin-active nuclei to determine chemical structure, identity, concentration, and behavior in solution, supporting both 1D and 2D acquisition protocols.
The spectrometer must support nuclei capabilities including 1H, 13C, and decoupled 13C {1H} acquisitions in 1D format; 2D correlation spectroscopy (COSY, HSQC, HMBC, HETCOR, DEPT); and DOSY and pulse-field gradient sequences. The instrument must perform analysis on other decoupled nuclei such as 19F, 31P, 2H, 7Li, 11B, 15N, and 23Na through a freely tunable broadband NMR probe covering the full range of active NMR nuclei. The system must support customizable, user-defined pulse programs.
A permanent magnet with minimum 80 MHz / 1.88 Tesla field strength on proton and proton sensitivity of approximately 200:1 signal-to-noise ratio is required. No external cooling or cryogenic systems are permitted. The instrument must accommodate aqueous or organic solvent samples in standard 5 mm NMR tubes, include automated sample analysis and queuing with a sample changer supporting at least 20 tubes, and provide built-in temperature control (Peltier effect) spanning approximately 20–60°C or 0–60°C with optional changeable flow-cell capability for reaction monitoring.
The vendor must deliver a complete software suite, mobile workstation, uninterruptible power supply, operational training, on-site installation, and included warranty with service plan renewal options.
Notice text
The USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC) intends to issue a commercial solicitation for the procurement of one (1) Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer.
The requirement is for a complete system capable of measuring spin-active nuclei of chemical compounds to determine structure, identity, concentration, and behavior in solution. Typical protocols include 1D NMR with pulse-field gradient (PFG) and 2D NMR.
Minimum Technical Requirements:
- Nuclei Capabilities: Support 1H, 13C, and 13C {1H} acquisitions in 1D; 2D correlation spectroscopy (COSY, HSQC, HMBC, HETCOR, DEPT, etc.); DOSY and PFG sequences. Ability to perform other decoupled nuclei analysis (e.g., 19F, 31P, 2H, 7Li, 11B, 15N, 23Na) via a freely tunable broadband NMR probe over the range of active NMR nuclei.
- Pulse Programs: Must support customizable, user-defined pulse programs.
- Sample Compatibility: Compatible with aqueous or organic solvent samples in standard 5 mm NMR tubes.
- Magnet & Sensitivity: Permanent magnet (minimum 80 MHz / 1.88 Tesla on proton) with proton sensitivity of approximately 200:1 (S/N). No external cooling or cryogens required.
- Automation: Automated sample analysis, data collection, and sample queuing with a sample changer/carousel supporting at least 20 sample tubes.
- Temperature & Flow Control: Built-in temperature control (e.g., Peltier) spanning approx. 20–60 °C or 0–60 °C. Capable of reaction monitoring with an optional, changeable flow-cell.
- Software & IT: Complete software suite for collecting, analyzing, and exporting data, including all necessary licenses and interfacing cables.
- Workstation & Accessories: Must include a mobile workstation, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and initial operation consumables (NMR tubes, reference standards, etc.).
- Service & Training: Delivery, on-site installation, operational training, and an included warranty/service plan with options for future renewals.
Place of Performance/Delivery:
USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC)
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
Delivery Schedule:
Delivery is required within 180 days after receipt of order (ARO).
Set-Aside Status: Unrestricted
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for release of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
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