Water Condensation Growth Tube Particle Impactor Tender - 104618061

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Water Condensation Growth Tube Particle Impactor

Deadline: 05 Aug 2024

Posting Date: 24 Jul 2024

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 104618061

Document Ref. No.: NB643050-24-02334

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description
SAM ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE
CLASSIFICATION CODE: 6640 -Laboratory Equipment
SUBJECT: Water Condensation Growth Tube Particle Impactor for Trace Chemical Detection
SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB643050-24-02334
RESPONSE DATE: 08/05/2024
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Handix Scientific, located in Fort Collins, CO to provide a Series 302 BioSpot-GE aerosol sampler.
Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group of the Materials Measurement Science Division of the Materials Measurement Laboratory has significant research efforts in the fields of forensic science and homeland security. One of the major focuses of these efforts involves development of new methods for the collection and detection of trace explosives and drugs from luggage, people and their divestible property at aviation and security check points. To enhance these capabilities NIST is looking to procure a portable water condensation growth tube sampling system for collection, focusing and impaction of contraband particle onto a solid substrate for subsequent chemical screening analysis. A significant challenge in effective trace chemical screening is the front-end sample collection and preconcentration of contraband materials.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
The manufacturer, Handix Scientific, has stated that there are no alternative commercial instruments using this proprietary combined technique of sampling and gentle impaction. Numerous published papers from independent researchers support the unique effectiveness of the Aerosol Devices, a division of Handix Scientific series of samplers and particle counters, including the ability to collect fine particles, concentration of sample and maintaining viability of microorganisms. The BioSpot-G...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID NB643050-24-02334 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Office DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)

All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA

Original Published Date: Jul 22, 2024 01:36 pm EDT

Original Response Date: Aug 05, 2024 01:00 pm EDT

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

Original Inactive Date: Aug 20, 2024

Initiative: None
Classification

Original Set Aside:

Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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