6632--Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOI) Orbitrap Exploris GC/MS system with 60K resolution Thermo Electron North America LLC.
ID: 36C25625Q0693Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE (6632)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/34f1871c61ee4d8db0e5501184133293/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 4, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, intends to award a Sole Source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the provision of an Orbitrap Exploris Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) system. This procurement aims to enhance the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System's capabilities in analyzing environmental chemical exposures, particularly in relation to the health impacts on Veterans, by acquiring a system that includes essential proprietary components and software for high-resolution mass analysis. The anticipated award date for this Firm-Fixed-Price delivery order is May 1, 2025, with a response deadline for interested parties set for April 4, 2025. Interested vendors may submit documentation demonstrating their capabilities to the Contracting Officer, Anthony Marion, via email at anthony.marion2@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Anthony MarionContracting Officer
(713) 794-7408
anthony.marion2@va.gov
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Posted
36C25625Q0693.docx
Mar 21, 2025, 2:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 intends to award a Sole Source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the provision of an Orbitrap Exploris GC/MS system, designed for advanced analytical capabilities. The contract, under solicitation number 36C25625Q0693, is specifically for the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System and includes various components and software essential to the operation of the analytical instrument. The anticipated award date is May 1, 2025, with the response deadline set for April 4, 2025. This procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, allowing for limited sources if no comparable products meet government specifications. The document is not a solicitation for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may submit documentation demonstrating their capabilities for consideration. Submissions must be emailed to the contracting officer and should indicate interest in competing. Overall, this notice signifies the government's intent to proceed with a specific vendor while also allowing for potential competition if valid alternative offerings are presented within the stipulated timeframe.
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Mar 21, 2025, 2:05 PM UTC
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) seeks to acquire a Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) system as part of its Military Exposures Research Program (ShEEP-MERP). The purpose of this initiative is to enhance understanding of the health impacts of environmental chemical exposures among Veterans, particularly through the analysis of blood samples. The Orbitrap mass analyzer is crucial for measuring a variety of environmental toxins that cannot be accurately detected with current methods and is particularly relevant for studying impacts on cardiovascular and metabolic health in aging Veterans. The required system includes essential components that are proprietary and uniquely designed for high-resolution mass analysis, ensuring accurate quantification and identification of various toxic agents. The acquisition follows approval from the Director of MERP, Dr. Rudolph Johnson, highlighting the system's alignment with ongoing health studies funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other institutions. The project exemplifies a commitment to enhancing exposure assessment methodologies and ultimately improving Veterans' health outcomes.
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