Benchtop 100Mhz NMR Spectrometer
ID: W911S6-24-Q-0003Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-DUGWAY PROV GRDDUGWAY, UT, 84022-5000, USA

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Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/66fdc0b8c2c44da18605ff8e561decd9/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, is seeking vendors for the procurement of a 100MHz benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer, intended to enhance its analytical capabilities. The instrument must feature a permanent magnet, analyze proton and phosphorus nuclei, and include automation capabilities such as a flow cell and an autosampler for 25 standard NMR tubes, while being compatible with Mnova and TopSpin software. This procurement is crucial for advancing research activities at the West Desert Test Center in Utah, aligning with the military's objectives to improve analytical equipment. Interested parties should submit their responses to Contract Specialist Jeremy A. Macdougall by September 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST, via email at jeremy.a.macdougall.civ@army.mil.

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    JEREMY MACDOUGALL
    (435) 831-3429
    jeremy.a.macdougall.civ@army.mil
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    The U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground is seeking proposals for the procurement of a benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instrument to enhance its analytical capabilities. The instrument specifications include a 100MHz permanent magnet, the ability to analyze proton and phosphorus nuclei, and automation features like a flow cell and an autosampler with a capacity for 25 standard NMR tubes. Additionally, it must be compatible with Mnova and TopSpin software and capable of performing various experiments such as 1D, JRES, and HSQC. The instrument should have a built-in touchscreen, connect to external computers, and meet specific dimensions and weight requirements. The initiative emphasizes the need for advanced technology to facilitate research activities at the West Desert Test Center in Utah, aligning with the broader objectives of improving analytical equipment within military research facilities.
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