X-555 REE Analyzer and X-550 Soil Environment HUD/EPA Lead Paint Analyzer - DNR

The State of Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Single Feasible Source Commodity (SFSC) solicitation for the procurement of two specialized scientific analyzers: an X-555 REE Analyzer and an X-550 Soil Environment HUD/EPA Lead Paint Analyzer. These instruments will be delivered to the Missouri Geologic Survey located at 111 Fairgrounds Road in Rolla, Missouri. The solicitation was released on August 18, 2023, with responses due by August 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract period will be effective from the date of award and will run for one year. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, and payment terms are set at Net 45 Days. The solicitation is specifically designated for invited vendors only, indicating a highly targeted procurement process. While detailed specifications are not extensively outlined in the documents, the focus appears to be on acquiring precise scientific measurement equipment for environmental and geological research purposes.

The solicitation is restricted to invited vendors, which suggests a pre-qualified or sole-source procurement approach. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not provide information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Additionally, the total estimated contract value is not disclosed in any of the accompanying documents. No explicit evaluation criteria are stated, and the solicitation appears to be a direct procurement for specialized scientific equipment. The sole point of contact for this opportunity is Tammy Michel from the State of Missouri, who can be reached at 573-751-3114 or Tammy.Michel@oa.mo.gov. The jurisdiction for this procurement is Platte County, Missouri, though the delivery will occur in Rolla, which is located in Phelps County.