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This is a Memorandum for Record from the Department of the Air Force documenting equipment procurement requirements dated 12 March 2026.

The 76 MXSG is requesting authorization to purchase one portable XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) spectrometer for handheld alloy analysis at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The instrument must meet specific technical specifications including the ability to analyze 80 different elements ranging from Magnesium (Mg) 12 through Uranium (U) 92 on the Periodic table. The spectrometer must provide enhanced performance for light element analysis of Magnesium, Aluminum, Silicon, Phosphorus, and Sulfur without requiring helium purge or vacuum capabilities. Analysis time for most applications should be approximately 1-2 seconds, and the X-ray tube must have a minimum output of 50kV, 200 µA with a rhodium anode. The instrument must comply with the latest manufacturer design and National Electrical Code (NEC) safety features. The procurement must include computer connectivity capability to download scans and results, along with computer software for managing scans and results data. The point of contact information is redacted in the document.