INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Acquisition of One (1) Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) with Additional Specifications
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX26QA064
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- 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
- Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL), contracting through ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to sole source the acquisition of one Discovery TGA 5500 Thermogravimetric Analyzer system from TA Instruments – Waters LLC, with responses due June 12, 2026. The Government will consider all proposals received prior to closing, though TA Instruments – Waters LLC is the intended single source.
Place of performance is Hyattsville, Maryland (ARL Adelphi Laboratory Center, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138). The procurement includes the analyzer unit (Part Number 956000.901), thermal/rheology/MC computer application (Part Number 924500.902), flat-panel monitor (Part Number 924119.902), and a Loyalty Support Plan (Part Number 999800.782) under CLIN 0001, plus thermal installation and basic operational training under CLIN 0002. Delivery is required no later than three months after contract award, with acceptance at ARL Building #102. The contract type is Commercial Firm Fixed Price under FAR Part 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. Payment terms are NET 30 with 100% payment upon final inspection and acceptance. Quotes must include shipping, handling, and installation fees; CAGE/UEID and Tax ID numbers; country of manufacture; and contact information.
The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee small business size standard. No set-aside applies. Evaluation uses comparative procedures weighing price, technical capabilities/specifications, and past performance. TA Instruments – Waters LLC is located at 159 Lukens Drive, New Castle, Delaware 19720. Contracting Officer is Zachary Dowling (520-672-9587, zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil); Contract Specialist is David Erb (520-672-9596, david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil).
Notice text
See the attached Combination Synopsis and other solicitation documents.
This procurement is for the acquisition of one (1) thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) with additional specifications to be used for research at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Biolab at 2800 Powder Mill, Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138.
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