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iChrom Solutions Workstation CHRONECT Symbiosis Plus 250 bar UHPLC Systems with online SPE and Workstation CHRONECT Symbiosis Advanced 1,000 bar UHPLC Systems with online SPE

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (7523) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6630 | Last Modified: 09/17/2024

Procurement Summary

The CDC Organic Analytical Toxicology Branch (OATB) biomonitoring analysis of human serum and urine for exposure assessment of PFAS, PAHs, and universal pesticides requires a high throughput instrument. The complex analytical system(s) will replace older generation, low performance analysis equipment and allow efficient operation of the methods for these biomonitoring programs. The three laboratories in the OATB currently measure PFAS, PAH, and pesticides via online solid phase extraction (SPE) coupled with AB Sciex LC/MS/MS systems. Older Symbiosis Pro/Pico online SPE manufactured by iChrom and associated software Sparklink are no longer supported which would not be a good platform moving forward. Therefore, OATB needs new iChrom online SPE systems that are compatible with the newer AB Sciex LC/MS/MS software.

Waiver Rationale Summary

In summary, this waiver is being requested because no other equipment is available to perform the necessary functions. Considering circumstances and gathered information on hand, it is hereby determined by the Contracting Officer, consistent with FAR 25.103(b), that these items manufactured by Axel Semrau GmbH in Sprockhovel, Germany are exclusively sold and distributed by iChrom Solutions dba Spark Holland and are not available for distribution by any other company.

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?

No

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

09/10/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 6 months and 1 year

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION