Discrete Analyzer

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking to procure one automated discrete analyzer for enzyme assay applications through a pre-solicitation notice. The analyzer must be capable of utilizing a variety of enzymes and measuring conditions for enzyme method development and routine enzyme assay/activity assessment. Technical specifications include the ability to analyze various samples, perform colorimetric and kinetic reactions, maintain temperatures between 25-60°C, handle over 90 samples and 30 reagents, process more than 150 tests per hour, and measure wavelengths from 340-880 nanometers. The solicitation, posted under number W911QX25Q0058, is conducting market research to assess industry capabilities and interest, with a particular focus on small businesses including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB categories. Responses to the sources sought notice are due within 5 days of posting, with a delivery timeline of 6-8 weeks after award.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside, though it explicitly encourages participation from small business categories. The place of performance is the Army Research Laboratory Center in Adelphi, Maryland, with the procurement falling under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and a size standard of 1,000 employees. The system must include analysis software, computer control, and two years of technical support. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is for a single discrete analyzer with comprehensive technical requirements. The PSC category is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), indicating the specialized nature of the equipment being sought. The solicitation suggests a focused procurement aimed at obtaining a high-precision analytical instrument for advanced enzyme research and testing capabilities.