--Quantity of four (4) each, Chemiluminescent NO-NO2-NOx Analyzers

The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground seeks to negotiate a firm fixed price contract for four Chemiluminescent NO-NO2-NOx Analyzers, specifically Part Number 42i-AZMAPAB, from Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc. This company is identified as the sole manufacturer and holds proprietary rights for the required analyzers, making this a sole source procurement. The contract will be awarded under FAR 12 guidelines for commercial items, effective March 31, 2008, and relates to NAICS Code 334519, with a size standard of 500 employees. The procurement is not open for competitive proposals; however, interested firms are invited to submit technical literature demonstrating their ability to meet the government’s requirements by a specified deadline. The contract, titled for the acquisition of four Chemiluminescent NO-NO2-NOx Analyzers, is posted under solicitation number W9124R-08-T-1037 and was announced on April 21, 2008. It is managed by the Department of Defense office at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. While this notice does not solicit competitive bids, firms with relevant experience may submit their credentials via email to the designated contact by the deadline. The procurement emphasizes the specificity of the product and the exclusive partnership with Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc, reflecting the unique technical and proprietary nature of the analyzers required for this military testing facility.