Total Inorganic Carbon Analyzer - MFR UIC inc.

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
NAICS Size Standard: 1000 Employees
Subject: Sources Sought
Sources Sought Closing Response Date: July 3, 2025, 2:00pm Mountain Time
Contact Point: Mindie Dixon – mdixon@usgs.gov
Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
The USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center requires the analyses of Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC) by acidification and Coulometric Detection in water and sediment samples.
Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
The following salient characteristics are required:
Provide Model CM245SN Total Inorganic Carbon Autoanalyzer, MFR UIC Inc.
The TIC analyzer must have the following salient characteristics and components:
• CO2 Coulometer, Auto-Acidification Module, and 30+ position autosampler for the analysis of solid or liquid samples.
• CO2 detector with readability to 0.01 ug Carbon
• No user calibration required
• Linear detection from less than 1 ug carbon to over 10,000 ug carbon
• Relative standard deviation of 0.2% or better in standard materials
• Sample acidification module with selectable volume acid dispenser, internal air pump with flow controller, pre-acidification scrubber for removal of CO2, post-acidification scrubber of interfering compounds
• Autosampler with minimum of 30 sample positions
• Conforms to ASTM standard D513


Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
(III) Experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. If an authorized distributor/reseller, please provide relevant documentation.