Syft Ion Flow Tube Mass Spectrometry System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Syft Technologies Inc. for a Syft Ion Flow Tube Mass Spectrometry (SIFT-MS) system. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, but other responsible sources may submit capability statements by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Purpose and Requirement
The FBI requires a SIFT-MS analytical instrument capable of real-time, direct-injection mass spectrometric analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile compounds, and trace-level contaminants without sample preparation. Key system requirements include:
- Real-time quantification of compounds at parts-per-trillion levels.
- Direct, reagent-ion chemistry-based analysis.
- Automated, high-throughput sample handling.
- Integrated software for continuous monitoring and data reporting.
Sole Source Justification
Syft Technologies Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer and exclusive provider of SIFT-MS instruments and associated proprietary technologies, including reagent-ion chemistry, instrument control software, and consumables. Market research indicates no other known vendor can supply a fully compatible or functionally equivalent SIFT-MS platform that meets the Government's minimum technical requirements. The intended award is a firm-fixed-price contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source believing it can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement to Contracting Officer Adelle Bolton (albolton@fbi.gov). Responses must be received no later than May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET. Submissions must clearly demonstrate the firm’s ability to provide an equivalent system without compromising compatibility, performance, or proprietary technology. Responses should include the company’s Unique Entity ID (UEID) and business size classification. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Place of Performance
The system will be utilized at Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898.