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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 2, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

NOI to Sole Source - USAFA Liquid Chromatography Replacement

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The United States Air Force Academy intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to AB SCIEX LLC for a commercial off-the-shelf Liquid Chromatography System bundle to replace nonfunctional laboratory equipment. The system must be fully compatible with the existing Sciex QTRAP 5500 Mass Spectrometer and operable through Sciex OS software without any third-party bridging applications, ensuring seamless integration. The required package includes the Core ExionLC AE System, a Sciex OS Upgrade Software License, a Success Master Training Package, and all necessary components such as installation labor, PFAS and column switching kits, and other associated hardware. The acquisition is being conducted under RFO Part 12.102(a) for commercial products and services, as only AB SCIEX LLC is deemed capable of meeting the highly specific technical requirements for native software integration and system compatibility. This notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive bids, but responsible sources may submit capability statements or quotations by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on July 7, 2026, to Tammy Martin at [email hidden]. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that the vendor can fully comply with the technical specifications detailed in the attached Salient Characteristics document, particularly regarding direct software interoperability with the Sciex QTRAP 5500. The Government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with a sole-source award or reopen competition based on responses received. All submissions are the sole responsibility of the respondent to ensure timely and complete delivery, and no set-aside provisions apply to this acquisition under NAICS code 334516.

General Info

Air Force Academy seeks sole-source Liquid Chromatography System from AB SCIEX LLC for seamless Sciex QTRAP 5500 integration.

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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Liquid Chromatography Replacement System Salient Characteristics

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Single Source Justification for Liquid Chromatography System Acquisition USAF

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc
Contacts1 person available
OfficeUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
Office AddressUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE


The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to AB SCIEX LLC, located at 1201 Radio RD, Redwood City, California 94065.


This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of RFO Part 12.102(a) – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. A determination has been made that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.


DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT


The Government requires the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Liquid Chromatography System bundle to replace existing, nonfunctional laboratory equipment. The required system must integrate and interface natively with the laboratory’s existing Sciex QTRAP 5500 Mass Spectrometer and must be fully controlled by Sciex OS software without the use of third-party bridging applications. The required system includes:


  • Core ExionLC AE System (Item #5311309)
  • Sciex OS Upgrade Software License
  • Success Master Training Package
  • Associated components, installation labor, and integration kits (e.g., PFAS kit, column switching kits).

A complete and detailed list of performance specifications and technical requirements is provided in the attached Salient Characteristics document.


This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources that believe they can provide the required highly specialized equipment and services may submit a capability statement or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.


Any submission must provide clear and convincing evidence that the vendor can meet all requirements in the attached salient characteristics, including the strict requirement for native, direct software integration and compatibility with the existing Sciex QTRAP 5500 Mass Spectrometer system.


Responses must be submitted via email to Tammy Martin at contact@example.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on July 7, 2026.


A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.


Interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.

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