SAM #W911QX26QA098

Market Research for Advanced Polymer Chromatography (APC) System and Ancillary Parts

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory is conducting market research for the acquisition of an Advanced Polymer Chromatography (APC) System and related components. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, Army Research Laboratory, Contracting Office at Adelphi, Maryland - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Advanced Polymer Chromatography (APC) System - Must include automatic start-up, solvent compatibility (pH 2-12), integrated leak detection, diagnostics, and logging - Solvent Delivery Manager - Delivers aqueous/organic solvents up to 15,000 psi, with vacuum degassing, pump seal wash, automated solvent switching, compressibility compensation, and ±1% flow accuracy - Sample Manager/Injector - Operates up to 15,000 psi, programmable needle wash, temperature-controlled compartment (4°C to 40°C) - Column Manager/Oven - Active pre-heating, temperature control (4°C to 90°C ±0.5°C), automated column history tracking, accommodates at least three 150 mm columns - Refractive Index (RI) Detector - Low-volume flow cell to minimize dispersion - Photodiode Array (PDA) Detector - Compatible with high-speed, high-resolution separations, low-dispersion flow cells - Data Analysis and Reporting Software - Polymer analysis package with molecular weight distribution calculations, GPC/SEC calibration workflows, and polymer-focused reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support high-pressure operation (up to 15,000 psi) - Broad solvent compatibility (pH 2-12) - Advanced diagnostics, leak detection, and automated features - Specialized software for polymer analysis - Delivery required within 30 days of contract award - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned, but the requirements suggest compatibility with advanced, high-performance polymer chromatography solutions.

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