457675 - X-ray Microscope Instrument (XRM) Synopsis
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- Solicitation number
- 457675
- Agency
-
Office of Science
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Upton, New York 11973, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, is seeking to procure an X-ray Microscope Instrument (XRM) and sample preparation system for its Center for Functional Nanomaterials. The laboratory intends to conduct a full and open competition for this procurement, with the instrument designed to study solid samples using transmission geometry under ambient or vacuum pressure conditions. Key requirements include photon energies above 4keV, resolution of 50-75nm, and the ability to evaluate nanostructures and defects. Interested vendors must be registered under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission. BNL plans to issue the solicitation (RFP-457675) in January 2025, with responses anticipated to be evaluated based on technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and the ability to meet detailed performance and documentation requirements.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open to all qualified manufacturers. BNL anticipates making a single award with a Firm Fixed Price contract, with an expected award date around April 2025. The total project timeline spans 80 weeks, including manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of the instrument. Vendors will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, staff training, and meet rigorous quality assurance standards following ISO-9001 guidelines. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but the complexity of the instrument suggests a significant investment, with the XRM needing to meet precise technical specifications including x-ray tomography capabilities, automated image collection, and advanced sample preparation features. Delivery milestones include technical design documents at 12 weeks, factory acceptance testing at 64 weeks, physical delivery at 70 weeks, and final site acceptance and commissioning at 80 weeks.
Notice text
This pre-solicitation notice serves as a synopsis and is posted in accordance with FAR subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. This is not a solicitation. Vendors shall not submit a quote until, and/or if, the solicitation is posted to the Governmentwide Point-of-Entry via www.SAM.gov. Vendors are not required to submit any response to this pre-solicitation notice. This announcement shall NOT be construed as a commitment by Brookhaven Science Associates LLC (BSA) to award a Subcontract. Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) reserves the right to use any and all information submitted by, or obtained from, an interested party in any manner BNL determines is appropriate, including, but not limited to, the creation of a solicitation.
Background:
BNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory multidisciplinary research facility, located on Long Island, New York.
BNL intends to compete the subject requirement, to be utilized within the United States. This requirement will provide for full and open competition.
Note: One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Need:
BNL has the following requirements:
Please see attached DRAFT Statement of Work and Technical Specifications.
BNL expects to make one (1) award.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard, 1,000 employees), and the applicable PSC is 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Interested parties must be registered under the NAICS code in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting their quotes.
BNL intends to issue solicitation RFP-457675 in support of this requirement in January 2025. The anticipated award contract type is a Firm Fixed Price contract. At this time, BNL anticipates award date to be around April 2025.
Delivery Date:
BNL requires site acceptance and commissioning report 80 weeks after award of contract.
Attachment(s):
- DRAFT – Statement of Work
- DRAFT – Technical Specifications
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A.2 DRAFT SOW.pdf | ||
| A.3 DRAFT Technical Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 457675 - X-ray Microscope Instrument (XRM) Request for Proposal | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| 455357 - X-ray Microscope and Sample Preparation - RFI | Pre-Solicitation |
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