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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for market research, planning, and information-gathering purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10 (Market Research). It is not a competitive solicitation, request for proposals (RFP), request for quotations (RFQ), invitation for bids (IFB), or commitment by the issuing entity to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the request for information (RFI) or otherwise pay for the information requested and responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal. The Government will not reimburse for responses to this RFI. Responses to this notice will be used to: Assess the availability of commercial products or services that meet or can be modified to meet the requirement. Determine the capabilities of interested sources, including small businesses (e.g., small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned small business). Inform the acquisition strategy, including whether a set-aside, partial set-aside, or full-and-open competition is appropriate, or if other than full-and-open competition may be justified. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is NAICS Code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; and the Product and Service Code is 6630 – Chemical Analysis Instruments. BACKGROUND: The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD), located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, serves as the Department of War's lead laboratory for medical chemical defense research. USAMRICD conducts critical research, including the development of medical countermeasures, diagnostics, and analytical methods to support the Warfighter against chemical threats. The Institute currently operates a 600 MHz Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer as a key component of its analytical capabilities. This system is used for structural elucidation of small molecules, verification of chemical agent exposures, analysis of reaction products, and related biochemical research. Due to the age of the existing unit, increasing maintenance challenges, evolving mission requirements, and the need for enhanced performance, reliability, and advanced capabilities, USAMRICD is seeking information on modern replacement systems. OBJECTIVE: This RFI seeks market research information from industry vendors on commercially available 600 MHz NMR spectrometer systems suitable for replacing the existing unit. The goal is to identify qualified sources capable of supplying, installing, commissioning, and supporting a state-of-the-art system that meets or exceeds current and anticipated future research needs in a secure, regulated laboratory environment. REQUESTED INFORMATION: If your organization has the potential capacity, inventory and expertise to provide the required supplies and services, please provide a…

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