Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a vendor to provide an ion chromatograph system for anion and cation analysis. The system must be compatible with a Thermo-Fisher Scientific "AS-AP" Autosampler and Chromeleon software. The vendor must deliver the system to the USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center in Florence, SC. The key features of the system include:
* Performs anion analysis (F, Cl, NO2-N, NO3-N, PO4-P, and SO4-S) consistent with ASTM Standard D4327-11
* Performs cation analysis (Na, NH4-N, K, Mg, Ca) consistent with ASTM Standard D6919-09
* Can perform measurement of selenium
* Is compatible with a Thermo-Fisher Scientific "AS-AP" Autosampler
* Is compatible with Chromeleon software
The USDA intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order as a result of this solicitation.