Sample Analysis for Identification of Bio-based ligands

Title: Sample Analysis for Identification of Bio-based ligands for Absorption of Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances

The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Vicksburg, MS intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Oregon State University. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541715- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) with a size standard of 1000 employees.

The Environmental Laboratory requires contract services that involve the extraction and analysis of PFAS and analogous compounds using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS). This action requires analytical services for the identification and quantification of PFAS and similar compounds in aqueous samples derived from feed stocks and dialysates. Information from this acquisition may improve remediation efforts of drinking water to conform to US EPA guidelines for the protection of environmental and human health.

Specific characteristics of the service contract that limit the availability to a sole source are that Oregon State University conducted sample extraction and analyses of groundwater samples under contract W912HZ18P0030. This work is a follow‐on of the contract and is a continuation of the project. In addition, since protocols for this effort have been developed specifically for this work and can only be duplicated by OSU without extensive duplication of effort by another contractor.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A solicitation will not be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Responses to this requirement may be submitted to Christy Love at Christy.J.Love@usace.army.mil. The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the e-mail submission. Responses must be received no later than 15 days from the posted date of this notice.

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