66--REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) on a Supercritical Flow Chromatography System

RFI DISCLAIMER: This is a RFI only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, by the Government. In acordance with FAR 15.202(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Respondents needing confidential treatment for any proprietary information they furnish, must comply with the SEC's confidential treatment regulation at 17 C.F.R. 200.83. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. PURPOSE: Is to obtain information on a supercritical flow chromatography system (SFC) BACKGROUND: USAMRICD requires a SFC in tandem with mass spectrometry which has the capability of analyzing and collecting samples based on real-time analysis on both analytical and semi-preparative scales. Additionally, the system must be able to operate at flow rates ranging from 0.1 to 15 mL/min and accommodate columns ranging from 0.46 to 1 cm diameter. INFORMATION REQUESTED: Supercritical flow chromatography system in tandem with mass spectrometry. The complete specifications are listed in the attachment. HOW TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE: All comments must be submitted electronically to: Jacklyn McGurk; email: Jacklyn.McGurk@amedd.army.mil; RESPONSE DATE DEADLINE: 19 DEC 2011 NOTE: Responses to this RFI will be accepted through 19DEC 2001 only. You will receive an electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your responses, but will not receive individualized feedback on any submittals. No basis for claims against the US Government shall arise as a result of a response to this request for information (RFI) or from the Government's use of such information.