Reichert SPR System
ID: 141013-24-0071Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/748de936c1234884bc95b14c57c41964/view
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking to procure a Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) instrument and data analysis system from Reichert Technologies. This specialized equipment is crucial for developing innovative detection methodologies for algal toxins in various samples, including shellfish and water, thereby enhancing environmental monitoring practices. The sole-source procurement is justified due to the unique capabilities of the SPR system, which offers advanced label-free detection methods that no other supplier can provide. Interested parties may submit documentation to demonstrate their ability to meet these requirements by September 9, 2024, and must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award. For further inquiries, contact Mark Dye at mark.dye@noaa.gov.

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    Mark Dye
    mark.dye@noaa.gov
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    FAR 13 - Sole Source.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) instrument and data analysis system to enhance the detection of algal toxins in diverse samples such as shellfish and water. The requirement specifies that only Reichert Technologies can supply this system, as it possesses unique capabilities and no resellers. The document justifies this sole-source determination by emphasizing the advanced label-free detection methods offered by the SPR system, which are essential for improving toxin detection methodologies. Market research confirmed that no alternative suppliers can meet the agency's needs. Both the technical representative and contracting officer verified the necessity of this procurement, underscoring its significance for the agency's mission. This determination, adhering to the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), demonstrates the agency's commitment to leveraging specialized technology to ensure public safety through effective monitoring of algal toxins.
    Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced its intent to award a sole-source contract for the Reichert SPR System. This surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instrument and data analysis system is essential for developing new methodologies to detect algal toxins in various samples, including shellfish and water. The sole-source justification specifies that Reichert Technologies is the only supplier capable of fulfilling these specialized requirements. SPR spectroscopy is preferred due to its label-free detection capabilities and robust applications, enhancing the accessibility of algal toxin detection for various laboratories. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive pricing but allows interested parties to submit documentation to prove their ability to meet the specified needs before the deadline of September 9, 2024. All contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The announcement underscores the necessity for innovative detection techniques and the NOAA's commitment to improving environmental monitoring practices through this procurement process.
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