Bruker Spectrometer and Integrating Sphere

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure specialized scientific equipment for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. The solicitation involves acquiring two complete sets of Bruker INVENIO-R Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer systems, including associated components like integrating spheres, detectors, data systems, and OPUS spectroscopy software. This procurement is structured as an all-or-none requirement under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide proof of Original Equipment Manufacturer authorization, and submit electronically in PDF or MS Word format. The critical response deadline is January 24, 2025, with quotes required to fully comply with detailed technical specifications, including specific signal-to-noise ratio and spectral range requirements.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be awarded to a single responsible contractor. The equipment will be delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center location in Norco, California, with a required delivery timeline of 60 days after contract award. The procurement is specifically categorized under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The total value is not explicitly stated, but the requirement involves two complete spectrometer systems with advanced research-grade capabilities, particularly for assessing oxygen pressure gauge cleaning methodologies and conducting chemical composition analyses. The brand name justification document emphasizes that these are direct replacements for existing equipment, with Bruker being the sole source due to technical specificity and potential implementation challenges associated with alternative manufacturers.