ION Chromatograph System (ICS)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to procure an Ion Chromatograph System (ICS) for its Product Test Center Analytical Lab located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation (SP4706-25-Q-0011) requires a dual fluid channel laboratory instrument with specific technical capabilities, including simultaneous analyses, multiple detector compatibility, and advanced software functionality. Quotes for this procurement must be submitted electronically via email to Blair.Hartley@dla.mil by 11:00 PM EST on June 8, 2025, with a maximum email attachment size of 15 MB. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and is unrestricted, meaning all qualified vendors can submit proposals. The system must meet stringent technical specifications, including specific flow rate, temperature stability, and detector capabilities.

The contract encompasses a comprehensive procurement that includes not just the instrument, but also installation, training, and an extended service agreement. The total performance period is 24 months, spanning approximately August 2025 to July 2027, with instrument delivery expected 6-8 weeks after award. The quantity sought is 1 EA (each), with delivery anticipated by August 1, 2025, to the DLA Troop Support facility in Philadelphia. The contract requires one-week installation following delivery and one day of training for up to 5 DLA employees. Additionally, the procurement includes a robust service package with 24-month service coverage, annual maintenance, priority remote diagnostics, and extended warranty provisions including 60-month software support and 120-month spare parts availability. The total value and specific budget range are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents.