Milli-Q IQ 7005 Water Purification System

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to EMD Millipore Corp for the acquisition of a Milli-Q IQ 7005 ultrapure water purification system. The NIH's mission includes advancing health and scientific research, and this contract aims to support the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Clinical Mass Spectrometry Core by ensuring access to high-quality ultrapure water essential for laboratory analyses. EMD Millipore Corp is recognized as the only responsible source capable of meeting the stringent requirements for this system, as no other vendor has been identified that can provide the necessary products and services.

Work Details
The contract involves the delivery of one Milli-Q IQ 7005 ultrapure water purification system, which is designed to produce laboratory-grade Type 1 ultrapure water. This water is crucial for preparing solvents, calibration standards, blanks, and biological samples used in liquid chromatography mass spectrometry analysis. The purchase includes:
- One Milli-Q IQ 7005 ultrapure water purification system
- One 25-liter storage tank with frame and top assembly
- One Q-POD remote dispensing unit
- One E-POD remote dispensing unit
- Installation kit with initial filtration components
- Contractor installation and startup services.
The Milli-Q IQ 7005 system features integrated polishing, monitoring, and dispensing modules tailored for high-sensitivity analytical instrumentation. Substituting this system with another brand would necessitate revalidation of analytical methods, potential modifications of standard operating procedures (SOPs), compatibility assessments with existing plumbing configurations, and could introduce variability into ongoing research workflows. Maintaining continuity with EMD Millipore ensures compatibility with existing consumables, availability of OEM technical support, and reduced transition risks.

Period of Performance
Approximately five days after the date of this notice.

Place of Performance
National Institutes of Health facilities.