# SAM #N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000359

Sole-source procurement of a Thermo Electron ion chromatograph

**Buyer:** Naval Air Warfare Center
**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000359
**NAICS:** 334516

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake is seeking an ion chromatograph through a sole-source procurement.
- **Government buyer:** Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake.
- **Product:** Thermo Electron ion chromatograph; no model, part number, or quantity is specified.
- **Named vendor:** Thermo Electron North America LLC is identified as the only authorized distributor in the territory. The notice does not separately identify an OEM by name.
- **Accessories:** Accessories are also referenced, but no specific items, quantities, or part numbers are provided.
- **Notable requirement:** The procurement is intended to be sole-source based on the vendor’s authorized-distributor status.

### Description

<p><strong>THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. THE ION CHROMATOGRAPH IS BEING PURCHASED THROUGH A GSA CONTRACT.&nbsp; ACCESSORIES BEING PURCHASED ARE OPEN MARKET.</strong></p>

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<p>In accordance with&nbsp;FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>ION Chromatograph</strong></p>

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<p>To:&nbsp;<strong>Thermo Electron North America LLC</strong>. 5225 VERONA RD. FITCHBURG, WI 53711 as the only authorized distributor of&nbsp;in this territory. The primary purchase is based off GSA award.</p>

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<p>THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may&nbsp;identify&nbsp;their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than <strong><em>10/20/26,&nbsp;2PM PST</em></strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The written response shall reference solicitation number&nbsp;N68936-26-SIMACQ-D0AH130-0376 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy,&nbsp;reliability&nbsp;and schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;Written responses to this notice shall&nbsp; be&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;to&nbsp;email:.&nbsp;Miranda.m.zamarron.civ@us.navy.mil&nbsp;</p>

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<p>All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS)&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO.&nbsp;&nbsp;See the DLIS website for registration details: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.&nbsp;</p>

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