PurIon Mass Spectrometer

This notice announces the intent by the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) to contract on a sole source basis in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13-106-1(b)(1)(i), with Teledyne Instruments, Incorporated dba Teledyne Isco, 4700 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE, 68501-1328 for the purchase of the PurIon Mass Spectrometer Model "S" with ESI Ion Source to interfaces with the Teledyne ISCO's PeakTrak® software and with the CombiFlash® Rf+, CombiFlash EZ Prep, or ACCQPrep to add mass directed fractionation to purification.

USAMRICD requires the procurement, delivery, installation, and training of one the PurIon Mass Spectrometer Model "S" electrospray ionization (ESI) instrument with Ion Source. The PurIon Mass Spectrometer Model "S" electrospray ionization (ESI) with Ion Source instrument uses a unique Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for automatic detection of flash columns and collection tube racks, which allows for increased research throughput by increasing the efficiency of the purification process. The PurIon Mass Spectrometer Model "S" electrospray ionization (ESI) with Ion Source instrument connects with Teledyne Isco CombiFlash EZ Prep System (PrepLC) and measures in real time. The PurIon Mass Spectrometer Model "S" electrospray ionization (ESI) with Ion Source instrument is required to identify all compounds of the purification mixture as well as providing mass spectra of all products which is used in synthetic chemistry laboratories both in industry and academia. Teledyne Instruments, Incorporated dba Teledyne Isco is the only source available in the marketplace capable of providing the proprietary PurIon Mass Spectrometer Model "S" ESI with Ion Source, delivery, installation and training.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 and FSC Code is 6640.

This announcement fulfills the synopsis requirements under FAR 5.102(a)(6) and 5.203(a). USAMRAA intends to publish a solicitation no sooner than 15 days after publishing this synopsis. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the Government intends to award a contract directly to Teledyne Instruments, Incorporated dba Teledyne Isco.

All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Maribel C. Fratina at maribel.c.fratina.civ@mail.mil. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above email address no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), on 22 June 2019.

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