Microwave Digestor

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Product Test Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is seeking to procure a Questron QWave 1000-Watt Microwave Digestion System through this sources sought posting, which assesses industry capability to provide the equipment. The system will supplement the laboratory's existing Questron Vulcan S Uno digestor and prepare complex sample matrices including titanium alloys, cobalt, tungsten ores, and specialty steels for elemental analysis through high-pressure microwave digestion technology. Key requirements include delivery of a complete turnkey system with sixteen Enhanced Volume, High-Pressure (eVHP) vessels, perpetual software compatible with existing equipment, on-site installation by a certified technician, system verification, operator training for up to five personnel, and a one-year comprehensive warranty. The procurement will evaluate vendors' capability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement, including the system's digestion performance, safety features, temperature and pressure control mechanisms, and full interoperability with existing Questron equipment. Interested vendors must submit their responses by February 23, 2026, ten days from the posting date of February 13, 2026.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and does not specify an award value or budget range. The current contractor, Questron, is identified as the incumbent supplier through the requirement for a Questron QWave 1000-Watt system compatible with the existing Questron Vulcan S Uno digestor (serial number VN24-1005). The contract requires delivery of one microwave digestion system with a minimum simultaneous digestion capacity of twelve samples, utilizing a 1000-Watt magnetron with continuous 1-Watt power adjustments and operating at 42 bar with a maximum capability of 83 bar. All delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 90 days from contract award, with pricing to include FOB Destination shipping and invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system using DoDAAC SL0701.