Purchase of one (1) energy dispersive X-RAY spectroscopy (EDS) system (detector with operating software)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W911QX25CA026
- Awardee
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Oxford Instruments America, Inc. UEI QK66A86PKE67
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $105,466
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- One (1) energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) system (detector with operating software) Pre-Solicitation · W911QX25QA038 · Posted Jul 14, 2025
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $105,465.61 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 2 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Concord, MA 01742, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $105,466 |
About this award
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, through the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, awarded a $105,465.61 firm fixed-price contract to Oxford Instruments America, Inc. for the procurement of one Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) system including detector and operating software. The system is designed to integrate with an existing FEI Quanta200 FEG Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, and must meet specific technical requirements including high-resolution, low-energy X-ray detection capabilities with a silicon drift detector featuring 46 electron volt carbon resolution. The contract was awarded on January 23, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of the same day, indicating expedited delivery requirements.
This acquisition originated from a Sources Sought Notice posted in July 2025 to solicit market research on available EDS systems meeting the laboratory's specialized analytical instrumentation needs. No small business set-aside was utilized for this procurement, and Oxford Instruments' selection reflects the company's established expertise as a leading provider of advanced analytical equipment to federal research agencies. The contract supports the Army Research Laboratory's materials characterization and research capabilities, critical functions within the Department of Defense's research and development infrastructure. Performance will take place in Concord, Massachusetts, where Oxford Instruments maintains its primary U.S. operations facility.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W911QX25CA026?
W911QX25CA026 was awarded to Oxford Instruments America, Inc. by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on January 23, 2026.
How much is contract W911QX25CA026 worth?
The government has obligated $105,466 on W911QX25CA026.
Which agency awarded contract W911QX25CA026?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W911QX25CA026, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W911QX25CA026 competed?
The extent of competition for W911QX25CA026 was competed under sap. The government received 2 offers.
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