66--IRA COLLIMATED BEAM DEVICE FOR UV TREATMENT
ID: 140R8125Q0058Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONDENVER FED CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, intends to award a sole source contract to Opsytec, DR. Groebel GMBH for the procurement of a Collimated Beam Device for UV Treatment, classified under NAICS Code 334516, which pertains to Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. This advanced equipment is essential for enhancing the Bureau's capabilities in simulating ultraviolet disinfection and advanced oxidation processes at the bench scale, thereby providing critical insights for the design of drinking water and water reuse systems. The anticipated award date is September 2024, with delivery expected within 90 days from the award date, and interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by January 10, 2025, to ConnieAnn Tudela-Kately at ctudelakately@usbr.gov, ensuring they include their Unique Entity ID and Taxpayer Identification Number as part of their submission.

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    Tudela-Kately, Connieann
    (303) 445-2537
    ctudelakately@usbr.gov
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    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation plans to award a sole source contract to Opsytec, DR. Groebel GMBH for a commercial item classified under NAICS Code 334516, pertaining to Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The decision not to pursue competitive bidding is justified by the determination of only one responsible source fulfilling the agency's needs, as per 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii). The anticipated award date is September 2024, with delivery expected within 90 days from the award date. While this notice serves as a sole source award announcement and not a request for competitive proposals, responsible entities capable of meeting the requirements may submit capability statements by January 10, 2025. Responses must include a Unique Entity ID from SAM and a Taxpayer Identification Number, emphasizing the need for active SAM registration. All submissions are to be made electronically, adhering to the stated deadline and contact protocols.
    The Bureau of Reclamation's Water Treatment Laboratory (WTL) is soliciting the acquisition of a Collimated Beam for UV Treatment to enhance its capabilities in simulating ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) at the bench scale. This advanced equipment will provide necessary insights for full-scale design parameters in drinking water and water reuse systems. The key specifications include a medium pressure UV lamp, adjustable irradiation time, and PC-controlled operation, as detailed in the requirements for the Ospytec BSM-03 CBD device. The procurement encompasses the provision of software, instrumentation, consumables, and accessories necessary for water sample analysis, alongside delivery, installation, and training for WTL personnel. The supplier is also responsible for ensuring the shipment complies with security requirements. The expected delivery timeframe is within 90 days following contract award, with equipment delivery specified to a designated location in Denver, CO. This request underscores the government's commitment to enhancing water treatment technologies through advanced research instruments.
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