SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Multiple-Collector - Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS)
- Notice Date
- 3/14/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCHPO BOX 25046204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTERDENVERCO80225-0046US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- G13PS00158
- Response Due
- 3/18/2013
- Archive Date
- 4/17/2013
- Point of Contact
- Lisa Hayes
- E-Mail Address
-
ldhayes@usgs.gov
(ldhayes@usgs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SEEKING SMALL BUSINESSES (Please see attached document for details). The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Central Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center, Denver, CO has a requirement to purchase a high-resolution multiple-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) for high-precision measurements of the isotope ratios of elements in geological, hydrological, and biological materials (lithium to uranium). This MC-ICP-MS will support projects within the CMER, CGG, FORT, CER, and GEC Science Centers, as well as projects from other programs and Science Centers within the USGS. The USGS is seeking small business sources for a multiple-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) that meets the following requirements: 1. The MC-ICPMS shall use double focusing ion optics (i.e., both electrostatic and magnetic sectors) designed for high mass resolution and highly precise and accurate isotopic measurements of elements from lithium to uranium. 2. The instrument shall have a multiple-collector array with discrete dynode multipliers for the ion-counting system, and either (a) movable Faraday detectors or (b) fixed Faraday detector positions and variable dispersion (Zoom) optics. The collector array of the instrument shall be able to accommodate at least two full-sized discrete dynode multipliers, up to three additional ion counters (either full-sized or compact discrete dynode multipliers), and a minimum of one retardation filter to increase the abundance sensitivity. 3. The instrument shall have high abundance sensitivity. The abundance sensitivity, defined as the baseline at mass 237 with a large 238U signal (>410-11 A), shall be less than 5 ppm for all collectors. Abundance sensitivity for any ion-counting detectors fitted with a retardation filter shall be less than 500 ppb. 4. The instrument shall have the ability to operate at a range of user-selectable resolving powers. 5. The instrument shall have state-of-the-art electronics with protection trips, and the ability to monitor all instrument parameters and the status of the power supplies using the computer software. 6. The operating mass range of the instrument (m/z) shall be at least 4-300. 7. The instrument shall have a high vacuum system. Under full gas load (i.e., during operation of the instrument), the vacuum shall range from ≤4 mbar in the expansion chamber to <210-8 mbar in the analyzer region. The MC-ICPMS must have two vacuum valves to protect the high vacuum. The vacuum system shall be fully interlocked and protected from user errors that might damage the systems, with automated sequencing for system start-up and shut down. The computer shall be capable of monitoring the vacuum pressure in the interface, ion optics regions, and in the analyzer region of the instrument. 8. The software that controls the MC-ICPMS shall be modern, flexible, user-accessible, and easy-to-use. 9. The MC-ICPMS, and its peripherals, shall have a small footprint to adequately fit in the available laboratory space (approx. 140 sq. ft.). 10. The instrument shall have an inductively coupled plasma source that operates at a high ionization efficiency. 11. The MC-ICPMS shall have a configuration of Faraday collectors that allow the measurement of the isotopic systems from lithium to uranium. 12. The MC-ICPMS shall allow for a configuration of ion-counting detectors to enable the measurement of the short-lived U-series isotopes. 13. The instrument shall be compatible with the following third party accessories: laser ablation systems, auto samplers, and other commonly used sample introduction devices (e.g., desolvating nebulizers or hydride-generation systems). The USGS is in search of small business firms who are able to provide the above mentioned supply/service. Small business firms who feel they can furnish the required supply/service or its functional equivalent (based on criteria specified herein) are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials, which correspond to the required supply/service stated herein. This information will be used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, request for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request. POC: Lisa D. Hayes, U. S. Geological Survey, P. O. Box 25046, MS-204, Denver, CO 80225, e-mail: ldhayes@usgs.gov
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