66--LIBS TANDEM PRISM UPGRADE
ID: 140G0225Q0010Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

GEOPHYSICAL INSTRUMENTS (6655)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/94e6467853bd4f1b982352743b31109d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 12, 2025, 9:30 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a sole-source contract to Applied Spectra Inc. for the upgrade of a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) system, specifically the Tandem Prism Upgrade. This procurement aims to enhance the existing RESOlution-SE Tandem laser ablation system, enabling the acquisition of elemental compositional data through advanced laser ablation inductively coupled plasma analysis (LA-ICP-MS). The upgraded system will include a high-sensitivity LIBS detector, necessary hardware and software, comprehensive user training, and an additional laser ablation sample cell for ultra-clean environments. Interested parties may submit capability statements via email to Lisa Williams at ldwilliams@usgs.gov, but no competitive quotes will be accepted. The government retains the right to cancel the requirement at its discretion.

Point(s) of Contact
Williams, Lisa
(303) 236-9327
(303) 236-5859
ldwilliams@usgs.gov
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Notice_of_Intent_-_Sole_Source_1.pdf
Jan 6, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, intends to award a sole-source contract to Applied Spectra Inc. for an upgraded Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) system, specifically the Tandem Prism Upgrade. This system will enhance the existing RESOlution-SE Tandem laser ablation system, enabling the acquisition of elemental composition data through laser ablation inductively coupled plasma analysis. The contract includes the provision of a high-sensitivity LIBS detector, necessary hardware and software for the complete upgrade, and user training on the new system. The justification for this sole-source award is that only Applied Spectra can fulfill the government's needs for this specialized system. Interested parties may submit capability statements via email, but no competitive quotes will be accepted. The document emphasizes no obligations for the government and indicates that they retain the right to cancel the requirement. This notice reflects the streamlined process for specific high-tech procurements crucial for government operations, ensuring that precise technical specifications are met through a sole provider known for its specialized expertise.
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