Maintenance Service Support for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers
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- Solicitation number
- AFRL-RJPM
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base, California, is conducting a sources sought and request for information to identify qualified small business vendors for comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance service support for three Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometers (two Bruker Avance III DFAS systems and one Bruker Avance NEO system), with responses due by 27 August 2026 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time. This is market research only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or obligate payment for response costs.
The contractor must provide all labor, materials, parts, travel, and software updates to maintain equipment in compliance with original equipment manufacturer specifications. Maintenance scope includes annual preventative maintenance, telephone support Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1600 local time, 24-hour response times for corrective maintenance requests, and OEM-equivalent replacement parts. Software updates within the same series (e.g., 3.0 to 3.5) are included; major version upgrades are excluded. Contractor personnel require Edwards AFB and Air Force Research Laboratory visitor clearance and escort.
Interested small businesses must submit a capability statement of no more than three to five pages addressing technical capability, company information (CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, point of contact), and socioeconomic status under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The draft Statement of Work is available in the attachment and details facility-provided services including site maintenance, routine operator adjustments, cryogen replenishment, probe tuning, and shimming.
Notice text
Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Title: Maintenance Service Support for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometers
NAICS Code: 334516
Response Due Date: 27 August 2026 at 4:00 pm Pacific Time
1.0 PURPOSE
This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) only. This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes to determine the availability and capability of qualified Small Business sources. This does NOT constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.
2.0 BACKGROUND & REQUIREMENT
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards AFB, CA, has a requirement for comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance service support for three (3) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometers:
- Two (2) Bruker Avance III DFAS systems
- One (1) Bruker Avance NEO system
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, parts, travel, and software updates required to ensure the equipment operates in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Maintenance must include annual preventative maintenance, telephone support, 24-hour response times for remedial maintenance, and the supply of OEM-equivalent replacement parts. (See attached draft Statement of Work for full details).
3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION (CAPABILITY STATEMENT)
Interested Small Business vendors are requested to submit a Capability Statement (no more than 3-5 pages) addressing their ability to perform the requirements in the draft SOW.
Responses must include the following:
- Company Information: Company Name, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address.
- Business Size & Status: Indicate your socioeconomic status under the specified NAICS code (e.g., Total Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone).
- Technical Capability:
- Provide a brief description of your company’s experience maintaining Bruker Avance III and Avance NEO systems.
- Confirm your ability to source and install OEM or OEM-equivalent replacement parts.
- Confirm your authorized access to necessary software diagnostic tools and minor software updates (e.g., series updates like 3.0 to 3.5) required to service these specific systems without voiding manufacturer warranties.
- Past Performance: List at least one (1) recent (within the last 3 years) contract reference where your company provided similar maintenance services. Include contract number, agency/commercial customer name, and contract value.
4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Romina Snyder at romina.snyder.2@us.af.mil and Contracting Specialist, Brandy Forbes at brandy.forbes@us.af.mil no later than 27 August 2026 at 4:00 pm PST. Please use the subject line: "Sources Sought Response: NMR Maintenance - [Your Company Name]".
Attachments:
- Draft Statement of Work (SOW)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Statement of Work (SOW).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Service Support for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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