State of Colorado

Colorado State University
Notice of Proposed Sole Source
Solicitation Number: D700708

Comments Submission Deadline

Date & Time:

07/23/2008 03:00 PM MDT

Address:

Colorado State University Purchasing Department 555 S. Howes St. Suite 108 Fort Collins, CO. 80523

Comments:

VENDOR MUST BE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR OF BRAND BID.

Vendor Qualifications

Colorado State University Chemistry Department intends to sole source the Ivium Technologies CompactStat Electrochemical Analyzer based on the following:

The Ivium CompactStat Electrochemical Analyzer is the most capable potentiostat available for the experiments performed in the Parkinson research group. The potentiostat does not require a power supply, instead being powered by a simple USB cable attached to a laptop computer. This allows for mobility and results in few external cables. Since the Parkinson lab has several electrochemical workstations, it is imperative to have a portable data acquisition system on a mobile cart. In addition, the lack of cables benefits noise reduction in the circuit. This is the only frequency response analyzer potentiostat with this option.
The potentiostat is optimized for small signal requisition, with resolution of 1.5 x 10-16 amperes. In the case of nanotechnology applications, often currents on the order of 10-9 amperes must be detected, and so this potentiostat is capable of achieving far better resolution on such small currents. In addition, the instrument is electrically isolated from power lines and the integrated personal computer. It has a superior noise immunity, which in the case of extremely low currents, the error in the data is minimized. Among the many feautures offered by this unique potentiostat is the expandable bi-potentiostat and true-linear-scan generator options, which allows for simultaneous control of two working electrodes and a true-linear analog potential scan function as opposed to digitally incrementing the potential scan in small steps. Many interesting electrochemical studies require a static electrode operated by one channel of the potentiostat, while another closely spaced rotating electrode is monitored by a separate channel. Whereas previous experiments required more than one potentiostat, the CompactStat can accomplish this goal independent of other equipment. Lastly, in the case of experiments utilizing slow scan rates and small currents, the benefit of a true linear scan function allows to eliminate the bit noise of the digital scan.


RESPONSE REQUIRED FROM VENDORS



RESPONSES TO THIS INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1) A "Point by Point" response to the specifications/features as outlined in the sole source justification and submitted on a separate sheet of paper. This would include but not be limited to a narrative for each specification/feature, documentation to certify and validate vendor specifications, brochures or binders containing vendor specification which can be evaluated by CSU personnel, and any other pertinent information concerning the vendors system. Detailed information is indicated.

2) Vendors must structure their response in the exact order noted below. Responses must be formatted as outlined, followed by a "Point by Point" discussion of each specification/feature.

3) Colorado State University will be the sole judge of equivalence.

4) Any Purchase Order resulting from this Intent To Sole Source Will be Governed by the Terms and Conditions of the Colorado State University Purchase Order.

5) FAILURE TO RESPOND AS INSTRUCTED ABOVE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

Interested parties should read and be familiar with the specifications before responding as the above specifications must be met or exceeded with validation. Responses must be submitted via FAX to (970) 491-5523 no later than the OPENING DATE AND TIME LISTED ON THE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE.

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The Colorado Procurement Code provides that a contract may be awarded for a supply or service, without competition, when there is only one source for the required supply or service. Therefore, a "sole source" procurement is justified if there is only one item or service that can reasonably meet the state's need and there is only one vendor who can provide the item or service.

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