FLS1000-SS-stm Steady State, Phosphorescence Lifetime and Fluorescence Lifetime Spectrometer
ID: N00173-24-Q-1301102867Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/42c03a81a0554d889d2e13c76a4275b7/view
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    Description

    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE NAVY is planning to procure a FLS1000-SS-stm Steady State, Phosphorescence Lifetime and Fluorescence Lifetime Spectrometer. This laboratory equipment and supplies item will be used for research purposes at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC (zip code: 20375), USA. The procurement will be a sole source purchase order awarded to EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS of FULTON, MD. Interested parties have 3 calendar days to express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. The primary contact for this procurement is James Chappell, reachable at james.chappell@nrl.navy.mil or 2029231418. Please reference the Notice of Intent number, N00173-24-Q-1301102867, in any correspondence.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Chappell
    (202) 923-1418
    james.chappell@nrl.navy.mil
    Kimberly Martin
    kimberly.martin@nrl.navy.mil
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