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The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command at Dugway Proving Ground is seeking to procures Affinisep brand Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) sampling media under a sole-source RFQ designated W911S626QA029, issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items. This acquisition is restricted exclusively to Affinisep USA, LLC due to the critical role its specific SDB PS-DVB sorbent media plays in maintaining scientific validity and ISO 17025 compliance for chemical agent testing programs, as no alternative product has been validated to meet the government’s stringent technical standards. The solicitation requires 13 packs of AttractSPE® Disks Bio (47mm, 20 per pack) and 2 packs of custom AttractSPE® Pads (10x20cm, 40 per pack), along with one administrative fee and three Pelican protective containers, all of which must originate from a single, documented production lot to ensure batch uniformity and test data integrity. Delivery is mandated to occur no later than September 30, 2026, at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, with FOB Destination terms placing full transportation responsibility and risk on the contractor. Shipment must be direct from Affinisep USA, LLC using protective containers; third-party distribution is strictly prohibited. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail threshold that requires explicit brand-name compliance, written guarantees of single-lot sourcing, and direct manufacturer shipping. Among technically acceptable offers, award will be made to the lowest-priced submitter using price analysis for fairness and reasonableness. Offerors must submit a completed quotation via email to Amy Eilerts by 10:00 AM MDT on August 17, 2026, including Pricing for all CLINs, their UEI and CAGE codes, tax identification number, payment terms, and a completed Buy American Certificate identifying the country of origin for the SPE media. Compliance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for Unique Item Identification and military packaging is required, with Data Matrix barcodes mandated for traceability. The contract incorporates clauses covering cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204-7012), whistleblower rights, prohibited contracting practices, and the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing, with all deliveries subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government at the destination point.
General Info
Place of Performance
Dugway, UT, 84022, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR PART 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W911S626QA029 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Affinisep brand Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) sampling media. Please see the attached SF 1449 RFQ document for full requirement details and clauses.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Brand Name)
The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Applied Sciences Division at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole-source basis with Affinisep USA, LLC. This acquisition is restricted to the brand-name Affinisep sampling media under the authority of FAR 12.201-1 for restricting competition for commercial acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
As support for this brand-name restriction, this specific Affinisep media has undergone an extensive, multi-year Verification and Validation (V&V) process for chemical agent testing Programs of Record. No other brand or source can meet the Government's technical and regulatory requirements without rendering all test results scientifically invalid and non-compliant with established ISO 17025 procedures.
Line Items & Quantities
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CLIN 0001: AttractSPE® Disks Bio - SDB SPE Disks for molecular biology purpose with PS-DVB sorbent, 47mm diameter, 20/pk (Part No: SPE-Disks-Bio-DVB-47.20-NF)
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Quantity: 13 Packs
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CLIN 0002: AttractSPE® Custom Made 102-Bio PS-DVB for biomolecular application Pads 10x20cm - 40/pk (Part No: SPE-Pads-DVB-Bio-T1.100x200.40)
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Quantity: 2 Packs
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CLIN 0003: Administrative and Shipping fees (Part No: SF100)
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Quantity: 1 Each
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CLIN 0004: Container - Pelican
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Quantity: 3 Each
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Description of Requirements
These items are critical support consumables required for chemical agent testing. To ensure data integrity and compliance with ISO 17025 standards:
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Single Lot Sourcing: All 13 packs of disks and 2 packs of pads must originate from a single, documented production lot to eliminate batch-to-batch variability.
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Controlled Shipping Chain: To prevent chemical degradation, the items must be shipped in protective containers directly from the manufacturer (Affinisep USA, LLC) to the end-user. Procurement through third-party distributors is not authorized.
Date and Place of Delivery and Acceptance
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Delivery Date: No later than 30 September 2026
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F.O.B. Point: Destination
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Place of Delivery: U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, UT 84022
Basis for Award
The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation.
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Technical Acceptability: Met by explicitly quoting the exact brand-name Affinisep items and providing a mandatory written guarantee that all media will be sourced from a single production lot and shipped in protective containers directly from the manufacturer.
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Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using price analysis.
Submission of Offers
Offerors may submit quotations in their preferred company format. Quotations must explicitly reference Request for Quotation # W911S626QA029.
To be considered for award, the offeror’s quote must include:
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Completed pricing for CLINs 0001 through 0004.
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The written Technical Quality & Traceability Guarantees (Single lot sourcing & Direct-from-manufacturer shipping).
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Offeror's CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, tax identification number, and discount/payment terms.
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A completed copy of the provision at DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (specifically identifying the country of origin for CLINs 0001 and 0002).
Quotes must be submitted via email directly to the Contract Specialist, Amy Eilerts, at amy.m.eilerts.civ@army.mil. Mail and facsimile quotes will NOT be accepted. Submissions are required to be received no later than 10:00 AM MDT on Monday, August 17, 2026.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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