Eichrom has developed a commercialized innovative extraction method using chromatographic resins which have provided a significant breakthrough in the analysis of actinides. The CDC has done extensive research using Eichrom resin products. There are two types of resin that are needed Eichrom' s TRU Resin and TEVA resin. Eichrom has developed these resins as part of a comprehesive product line that allows for the sample preparation needs of the radiochemist. Eichrom is the only company that offers the resins needed to precisely support years of on-going research. Using different columns would negatively impact compatibility and continuity processes currently in-place.

 The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing with size standard of 1250 employees.

No solicitation will be posted to FedBizOpps. This notice of intent is not a request for proposal. A determination by the government not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses should be emailed to Mr. Philip Robinson at [email protected] using solicitation number. 2017-Q-67370 in the subject line no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, August 22, 2017.