Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to procure a Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer for its Product Test Center's TA Lab. The analyzer must be a portable, off-the-shelf instrument with specific technical capabilities, including a compact size of no larger than 12"x5"x12", weighing under 4.5 lbs, and featuring a high-resolution silicon drift detector with an adjustable X-ray tube. The device is required to have advanced software capabilities for elemental analysis across multiple domains such as general metals, precious metals, coatings, mining, electronic alloys, and plastics. The procurement includes a one-day onsite setup and training for up to five DLA employees, with NIST traceable certification and a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. The primary objective is to expand the Product Test Center's testing capabilities for compositional analysis of metal alloys, coatings, and thickness measurements. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that a formal solicitation will be posted at a later time, with responses due by August 1, 2025.

This contract opportunity is set aside for total small businesses and falls under the NAICS category of Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516). The analyzer will be delivered to the DLA Product Test Center in Philadelphia within 120 days of award, with invoicing to be completed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and associated with DoDAAC SL0701. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the technical specifications suggest a precise and sophisticated instrument is required. The procurement process will likely involve careful evaluation of the analyzer's technical capabilities, compliance with specified requirements, and the vendor's ability to provide comprehensive training and support. Potential vendors should note the specific technical requirements, including the compact design, advanced elemental analysis capabilities, and the need for on-site training and NIST traceable certification.