Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer

This is a synopsis that is being published for informational purposes only. This is not a Request For Quotations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), intends to procure a commercial-off-the-shelf, Time of Flight (Tof) Mass Spectrometer for the DHS Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL). The Tof Mass Spectrometer shall have the following features: - Mass Resolution greater than or equal to 4000 - Mass Accuracy greater than or equal to 10ppm - Previously demonstrated for integration with Ion Mobility Spectrometers (If awarded, successful vendor MUST provide references in peer reviewed literature or cite users within the IMS community) - Data acquisition software specific for IMS-(tof) MS configurations (Software will provide a 3-D plot of mobility, mass, and intensity to be constructed) The acquisition will be conducted on the basis of other than full and open competition, under the authority of the test program for commercial items (section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996), and FAR 13.501(a). However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement not to exceed 5 pages, which will be reviewed and considered by the Government. All capability statements shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist identified below no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on Friday, August 19, 2011. The Government, at its discretion, reserves the right to review any capability statements received after this date.