The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research Laboratory (CRREL) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to SciAps, Inc. upon the basis of the authority provided at FAR 13.106-1(b). ERDC-CRREL intends to procure one (1) SciAps Z-300 GEOChemPro Handheld LIBS Analyzer used in on-going research to measure elemental concentrations in matter. The SciAps Z-300 is the only handheld LIBs analyzer which can analyze samples under atmospheric conditions and argon atmospheres. Specifically, the SciAps Z-300 LIBs Analyzer is the only handheld offering elemental microanalysis in the field which is critical to ensure data integration with existing laboratory equipment. The SciAp Z-300 LIBs Analyzers are highly specialized tools manufactured and distributed by SciAps, Inc., therefore they are the only source reasonably available to meet the Government's requirements. The handheld LIBS Analyzer shall have the following characteristics: • Handheld, capable of analyzing samples under atmospheric conditions and argon atmospheres; • Include a class 3b laser source (1064nm, 5mJ) with 50 um diameter beam with a settable, automated XYZ stage to allowing for rastering in 3 dimensions; • Integrated camera and video for photo documentation of test results; • Android operating system with wireless, Bluetooth, and GPS built-in; • Able to scan areas up to 2mm x 2mm in size with 256 individual raster locations in the spectral range of 190nm - 950nm; • Able to measure every element in the periodic table of the element including Li, Be, B, C, F and Na; and • Includes tuning standards, 2 Li-Ion batteries, battery charger, ruggedized carrying case and operation manual. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334513, which has a size standard of 750 employees. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any interested party that believes they can fulfill this requirement should submit a capability statement to be reviewed. All submissions will be considered, however there is no guarantee that submissions in response to this notice will in any way alter the Government's acquisition strategy. Responses to this notice shall be submitted NLT 12:00 PM CST, 16 September 2019 to
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