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One (1) µPULSE Tangential Flow Filtration system

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 03/11/2025

Procurement Summary

The Government's minimum requirements for one (1) One (1) µPULSE Tangential Flow Filtration system are not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality to meet mission requirements. Domestic offers were insufficient to meet the requirement and award will be made on other than a qualifying country or eligible end product as defined in FAR 25.001. The (articles, materials, or supplies) are not contained in the list of end products or components listed in FAR 25.104(a), and do not meet the requirements DFARS 225.103(b) (iii). The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the procurement of one (1) ) µPULSE Tangential Flow Filtration system (PN 559001C). This sample concentration diafiltration system is unique based on two (2) criteria, its approach with tangential flow filtration of maximum 100mL volume down to 1mL, as well as its wide use in other ARL laboratories, allowing for confluent, compatitble software and interchanging of parts. Both of which will allow the Government to save time and maximize effeciencies with 4x the speed of manual filtration, and thereby work towards successfully meeting the deliverables outlined by the Secretary of Defense program titled Triservice Biotechnolody for Resilient Supply Chain (TBRSC).

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

02/26/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

W911QX25Q0042

Solicitation ID

W911QX25Q0042

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

DEPT OF THE ARMY