Purchase of Differential Scanning Calorimeter with RAMAN Spectrophotmeter (DSC/RAMAN) System

The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection plans to issue a sole source purchase order to PerkinElmer, located in Shelton, CT, for the acquisition of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter with RAMAN Spectrophotometer (DSC/RAMAN) system. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is exempt from full and open competition according to Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. The anticipated award date for this purchase order is June 10, and no solicitation or requests for quotes will be issued, with the government retaining full discretion over proceeding without competition. The contract pertains to the purchase of this specialized scientific equipment under NAICS code 334516 and is managed by the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of DHS, based in Washington, DC. The equipment is intended for use at a location in Savannah, Georgia. Key points of contact for this procurement include Contract Specialist Darlene C. Leavell and Supervisory Contract Specialist Bruce D. Wood, who are available to provide further assistance if necessary. This procurement notice clarifies that no awards will be made based on responses to this announcement, emphasizing the sole source nature of the acquisition.