66 -- Thermal Desorber and Ultra Autosampler and accessories

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) plans to award a purchase order to Quantum Analytics for a Markes U-UNITYe Thermal Desorber and ULTRA Autosampler using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 6.302-1, indicating a sole source procurement. This equipment is specifically compatible with NIOSH’s existing thermal desorption tubes and provides advanced features such as standard spiking and reproducible sample splitting, which enable duplicate or backup sample injections. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes and no solicitation document is issued, but interested suppliers can submit capability statements within 15 days. If no other responses are received in that timeframe, the award will proceed to Quantum Analytics under the authority of federal procurement regulations. The procurement references solicitation number 000HCC94-2004-11535 and is categorized under the NAICS code 334519. The contracting office encourages any capable sources to submit their information to the point of contact, Patricia A. Rose, at NIOSH in Cincinnati, Ohio, either by mail or email. The award process will consider all responses received, but the absence of additional capable sources will expedite the sole source award. This streamlined acquisition supports NIOSH’s operational needs while ensuring compliance with federal procurement rules and provides transparency through designated contact points for potential suppliers.