Notice of Intent to Sole Source Spectrometer Temperture Control Unit

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Bruker Biospin Corporation for a table-top digital temperature control unit. This unit is essential for an Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectrometer used in the Department of Defense Biodosimetry Network. Bruker Biospin Corporation, located in Billerica, Massachusetts, is identified as the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor of this specific temperature control unit, making them the only compatible vendor. This notice is not a request for quotes, but rather an invitation for other responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations. These submissions must provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous, cost-effective, and that the potential offeror can meet the government's needs. Such information will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, with the government not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.