Notice of Intent; Resodyn LabRAM II Bench Top Mixing System
ID: SHOPPR25001070Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONDIVISION 0700QUANTICO, VA, 22135, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/00b96783e89a4c1e99fc5f112fccb6c8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to procure a Resodyn LabRAM II Bench Top Mixing System on a sole-source basis from Resodyn Acoustic Mixers, Inc. This procurement is essential for the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC) to safely handle hazardous materials and efficiently process sensitive materials for explosive analysis. The acquisition follows the failure of a previous mixer and is justified due to the unique capabilities of Resodyn, which is the sole manufacturer of the required technology. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 10:00 AM (EST) on March 19, 2025, via email to Bryan Lane at bvlane@fbi.gov, as the FBI seeks to assess potential competition for future acquisitions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bryan Lane
    (703) 632-8071
    bvlane@fbi.gov
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    LabRAM II noi SAMgov.pdf
    The FBI's Procurement Section has prepared a Justification and Approval for a sole-source contract to acquire a Resodyn LabRAM II Bench Top Mixing System for the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC). This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) due to the unique capabilities of Resodyn Acoustic Mixers, Inc., the sole manufacturer of the necessary mixing technology designed for safely handling hazardous materials. The acquisition follows the catastrophic failure of an earlier LabRAM mixer purchased in 2015. The new system is vital for TEDAC's mission to develop and analyze explosives, necessitating efficient and low-energy processing of sensitive materials. The contract will include the mixing system, various vessel holders, proprietary software, and associated costs for shipping. Market research confirmed that Resodyn is uniquely qualified to meet TEDAC’s requirements. Although a Notice of Intent for the sole-source award will be posted on SAM.gov to invite competition, the contractor's prior experience and the specialized nature of the technology render Resodyn the only viable option. The FBI aims to ensure competitive offerings in future acquisitions by conducting extensive market surveys and fostering industry engagement.
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