66--Notice Intent Sole Source ThermoFisher Scientific
ID: 89243325QFE000465Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)
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    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ThermoFisher Scientific for the procurement of the ICS-6000 Ion Chromatography System. This system is essential for analyzing samples from various stages of produced water processing in the Accelerate Brine Lithium Extraction (ABLE) Laboratory, specifically to quantify ion concentrations of inorganic anions such as lithium, sodium, and chloride. The ability to analyze these samples in near-real time is critical for evaluating processes and informing modifications within the lab. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to Stefanie Page at stefanie.page@netl.doe.gov by 4:30 PM EDT on December 26, 2024, as this notice is not a request for proposals.

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