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Inverse Gas Chromatography Surface Energy Analyzer System

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (7524) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 06/26/2024

Procurement Summary

To support U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research priorities, the FDA requires the acquisition of an Inverse Gas Chromatography Surface Energy Analyzer (iGC-SEA) system. This system must be suitable for surface energy measurement of solid materials such as powders, microparticles, nanomaterials, films, fibers, composite components, and other pharmaceuticals including semi-solids.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Based on the results of the market research and competitive solicitation conducted, it is determined that an item which meets the Government’s need is not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and/or reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. A domestically manufactured item is not available to meet the FDA’s need.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/28/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

75F40124Q00197

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION