A -- LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY SEEKS INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS TO COMMERCIALIZE A GAS CHROMATOGRAPH-MASS SPECTROMETER (GC-MS)

Notice Date

April 9, 2001

Contracting Office

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

ZIP Code

94550

Solicitation Number

CBD-01-006

Response Due

May 25, 2001

Point of Contact

Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization (925)423-3139

Description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking one or more industrial partners to license technology for manufacturing a 55-lb, man-portable, field-deployable gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) for on-site analysis of unknown chemicals in environmental, industrial, civilian, or military scenarios. The system is preferably integrated to the HP 5973 quadrupole mass selective detector (MSD) and HP e-module box. One customized carrying case houses the entire GC-MS system, of which all components therein are modular and accessible, to allow easy service, replacement and upgrades. The fully operational system has been extensively field tested. The hand-portable GC-MS has worldwide applications to forensics, chemical weapons monitoring, HAZMAT, EPA, military (e.g., high explosive, propellant, and CW analysis), FDA, FBI, DEA, international treaty verification, Cal-Trans, Cal OSHA, universities and private enterprise. Companies interested in commercializing the Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer should provide a written statement of interest that must include the following information: (1) company name and address, (2) the name, address, telephone number, and fax number of a point of contact, (3) a description of your company's expertise and facilities in the relevant technologies and (4) statement of your company's potential interest in research partnering. This is not a procurement. Statements of interest should be sent to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization Office, P.O. Box 808, L-795, Livermore, CA 94551 Attention: CBD-01-006. Please provide your written statement within forty-five (45) days from the date this announcement is printed to ensure consideration of your response.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010411/ASOL005.HTM (W-099 SN50I755)