The Office of Naval Research awarded a definitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Spectro Scientific, Inc. valued at $822,346.49 with an ultimate completion date of May 21, 2020. The contract, which was not designated as a set-aside, supported work performed in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Spectro Scientific, a subsidiary of Ametek Inc., is a manufacturer of fluid analysis instruments and technologies specializing in advanced analytical equipment for fluid condition monitoring. The company's core offerings include spectrometers, viscometers, portable fluid analyzers, and related technical support services that enable critical maintenance and operational decision-making for government organizations, particularly across defense and aerospace sectors.
This contract award reflects the Office of Naval Research's continued investment in specialized analytical capabilities for naval operations and maintenance. Spectro Scientific has demonstrated consistent success in securing contracts with the Department of Defense, particularly the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, delivering products and services related to oil spectrometry and fluid analysis systems. The company's expertise in developing portable analytical devices, including its Expeditionary Fluid Analysis System (EFAS), positions it as a key supplier of fluid condition monitoring solutions for federal agencies requiring advanced maintenance and operational assessment capabilities.