Safety Air Monitoring and Analytical Referee Systems (SAMARS) Phase III Gas Chromatograph (GC)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, through MICC-Dugway Proving Ground, has awarded a Fixed Price contract for the procurement of Safety Air Monitoring and Analytical Referee Systems (SAMARS) Phase III Gas Chromatograph (GC) equipment. This acquisition, valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, is critical for sustaining compliant air-monitoring and analytical detection capabilities at Dugway, UT. The award was made as a sole-source action, justified by the specialized nature of the required instrumentation.
Scope of Work
This contract involves the purchase and delivery of a Gas Chromatograph (GC) to replace the discontinued MINICAMS instrument. Key requirements for the replacement GC include:
- Portability and capability for near real-time monitoring (within a 15-minute cycle).
- Integration of an alternate detector capable of analyzing chemical agents and compounds containing a halogen ion (excluding phosphorus or sulfur).
- Integration with a temperature-controlled vapor sample loop.
- Preference for an external vacuum system.
- Specific components include the Teledyne Falcon Series Gas Chromatograph (Model GS-T), a spare column module, non-recurring engineering for halogen detector interfacing, and associated packing/handling/shipping.
Contract & Timeline
- Contracting Activity: Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Dugway Proving Ground (MICC-DPG)
- Contract Type: Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Funding: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) for FY 2026-2027, and RDT&E funds.
- Completion Date: 30 September 2026
Evaluation & Set-Aside
This acquisition was conducted as a sole-source award, justified under FAR 12.102(a) for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The justification cited the specialized nature of the required instrumentation and the vendor's unique capability to tailor instruments to specific customer requirements. Market research identified the Teledyne Falcon GC as the sole commercially available instrument meeting the stringent detection requirements for chemical warfare agents, including the onboard trap system, temperature range, detector options, and portability.
Additional Notes
The procurement is necessitated by the discontinuation and lack of support for the current MINICAMS instrument. The new Phase III GC will ensure continued compliant air-monitoring and analytical detection capabilities at Dugway Proving Ground.