ICP-MS ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM
ID: N00173-24-SSN-EM26Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/328e8cddf541449e940264ee0cf52945/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking sources for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) system capable of elemental analysis with sensitivity down to parts per trillion (ppt). This procurement aims to enhance NRL's analytical capabilities, which are currently limited by existing equipment, and is critical for fulfilling obligations to external sponsors such as DARPA. The ICP-MS system must include essential components such as a Sample Introduction System, Matrix Dilution, a Multi-Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, a Chiller System, and Regulators for Reactive Gases and a Vacuum Pump, all meeting specific performance standards. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, including company information and technical capabilities, to Elizabeth Maranto at elizabeth.m.maranto.civ@us.navy.mil by the specified deadline, as this is a Sources Sought Notice for market research and planning purposes only.

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    Minimum Specification ICP-MS Elemental Analysis System.docx
    The National Research Laboratory (NRL) seeks to acquire an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) system for elemental analysis capable of detecting concentrations down to the parts per trillion (ppt) range. Currently, NRL's capabilities are limited to an ICP-OES system, which lacks the necessary sensitivity for advanced analysis. This purchase is crucial for fulfilling obligations to external sponsors, particularly DARPA, and to strengthen NRL's materials evaluation and research capabilities for both present and future programs. The ICP-MS system must comprise five key components: a Sample Introduction System, Matrix Dilution, a Multi-Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, a Chiller System, and Regulators for Reactive Gases and a Vacuum Pump. Each component needs to meet specific performance standards, such as allowing for high solid content measurement, achieving low mass resolution for rare earth elements, and maintaining optimal operating conditions in a laboratory environment. Overall, the system is vital for enhancing NRL’s analytical capabilities and supporting the Defense Department's material analysis requirements.
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