INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Acquisition of One (1) Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) with Additional Specifications

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Background The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking to acquire one thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) for research purposes at their Biolab located at 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD. The contract is intended for a sole source award to TA Instruments – Waters LLC, which is located at 159 Lukens Dr., Historic New Castle, Delaware. Work Details The contract includes the following items: - CLIN 0001: - Quantity (QTY) One (1) Discovery TGA 5500 (Part Number: 956000.901) - Qty One (1) Thermal/Rheology/MC Computer US App (Part Number: 924500.902) - Qty One (1) Monitor Flat Panel (Part Number: 924119.902) - Qty One (1) Loyalty Support Plan for TGA 5500 (Part Number: 999800.782). All items are to be shipped FOB Destination to the Adelphi Laboratory Center in Adelphi, Maryland. - CLIN 0002: Thermal Installation and Basic Operational Training (Part Number: 999800.528), which will also be performed at the Adelphi Laboratory Center. Period of Performance Delivery is required no later than three months after contract award. Place of Performance The products will be delivered and services performed at the Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD. Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide their business size and identify any socioeconomic categories they belong to. There are no specific manufacturer or reseller authorizations mentioned; however, it is implied that bidders should be capable of providing the specified TA Instruments products. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award W911QX24P0222, awarded to TA Instruments – Waters for $69,943 (09/16/24–11/07/24), which required one thermogravimetric analyzer system. The current sole-source intent is also for acquisition of one TGA for ARL Biolab research at the same Adelphi, MD location, indicating the prior purchase likely serves as a direct continuation or replacement/add-on of the same type of instrument system with additional specifications.