Crystallization analyzer

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to procure a Crystallization Analyzer for its Water Treatment Laboratory through Solicitation No. 140R8125Q0082. The agency requires a laboratory-grade benchtop system capable of analyzing drinking water, wastewater, and other concentrated samples to determine energy input and crystal formation rates. Specifically, the procurement calls for a Crystal 16 Multiple Reactor System or equivalent with 16 reactors, 4 independent temperature zones, and capabilities for heating/cooling between -20 to 150C. The solicitation will be evaluated primarily on lowest price, with technical and past performance considered equally important to pricing. Vendors must submit their quotes by 5pm Eastern Standard Time on April 23, 2025, with the procurement classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

The contract is an unrestricted, firm fixed-price procurement with no specific set-aside designations. The total contract includes multiple line items covering the crystallization analyzer, installation, instrument setup, training, preventative maintenance, extended warranty, and software. Delivery, installation, setup, and calibration must be completed within 90 days of award, with the place of performance located at the Denver Federal Center. The solicitation encompasses a comprehensive procurement that includes not just the primary instrument, but also supporting services to ensure proper implementation and ongoing maintenance of the analytical equipment. Potential vendors should note the specific technical requirements, including a 0.5-1.0 ml working volume and heating/cooling rates of 0-20C per minute, which will be critical to meeting the Bureau of Reclamation's laboratory needs.