B01 Notice of Intent to Sole Source_XRF Instrument.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for XRF Instruments issued by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). The document details a sole source procurement for 11 SciAps X-555 portable Rare Earth Element XRF Instruments for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reachback Operations Center (UROC). The instruments are battery-operated and capable of detecting standard light elements like sulfur, phosphorus, and chlorine associated with environmental contaminants, supporting national defense priorities and enabling rapid site assessments with a limited forward footprint.
The procurement includes additional items such as integrated soil application, lead paint calibration, soil foot support stands, and benchtop test stands. Interested vendors may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to Kwamaine Clark at kwamaine.d.clark@usace.army.mil by 12:00 PM CST on Friday, September 19, 2025. The government has determined SciAps is the only company that can meet ERDC's requirements, and the notice is issued under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The PSC Code is 6645, and the NAICS Code is 334519.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Notice of Intent to Sole Source XRF Instrument
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), UROC has a requirement for a XRF instrument to be procured on a sole source basis from SciAps, Inc.
(CAGE Code: 6ZB94). The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Reachback Operations Center (UROC) is requesting approval to award a new Firm Fixed Priced contract to purchase 11 ea.
handheld, battery operated X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) instruments capable of detecting standard light elements like sulfur, phosphorus, and chlorine which are associated with environmental contaminants. In support of current national defense priorities, these teams conduct rapid site assessments with a limited forward footprint. This tool will increase productivity in the field by reducing costs associated with sample handling, transport, and analysis. These tools are needed to support current and ongoing deployments in support of combatant commands to shape the operational environment, deter aggression, and establish the conditions necessary for carrying out strategic and theater plans.
It has been determined that the SciAps is the only company that can meet ERDC’s requirements. The X-555 can meet all 3 primary operating requirements highlighted by the
UROC.
Description of Requirement
Item Part Number Description Qty
910-500107
SciAps X-555 portable Rare Earth Element XRF Instrument
114-750016
+ integrated soil application
114-50000LP
+ Lead Paint Calibration
Soil Foot support stand for in-situ soil testing
Benchtop Test Stand
Shipping
The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i). This notice of intent is for information purposes only.
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A solicitation will not be issued.
However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor’s ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Verbal communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Responses to this requirement may be submitted to Kwamaine Clark at kwamaine.d.clark@usace.army.mil. The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the e-mail submission. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 PM CST, Friday, September 19, 2025.
PSC Code: 6645
NAICS Code: 334519
Primary Contact: Kwamaine Clark
Secondary Contact:
Kwamaine Clark kwamaine.d.clark@usace.army.mil 601-634-3895 mailto:kwamaine.d.clark@usace.army.mil mailto:kwamaine.d.clark@usace.army.mil
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