Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Notice of intent to Sole Source Bruker G4 Phoenix Diffusible Hydrogen Analyzer Preventive Maintenance and calibration

The Naval Sea Systems Command Surface Warfare Center Carderock (NSSCSWCC), a component of the Department of the Navy, issued a Special Notice on February 9, 2026, announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for preventive maintenance and calibration services of a Bruker G4 Phoenix Diffusible Hydrogen Analyzer. The notice is published under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304 and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), citing the justification that only one responsible source—Bruker AXS LLC—can satisfy the agency's requirements. This determination is based on Bruker's proprietary ownership of the technology, restrictive service distribution rights, and the condition that use of any other entity for support will void existing warranties and maintenance agreements. The announcement is classified as a Special Notice rather than a formal request for proposals or quotations, and the government retains sole discretion to proceed with or abandon the proposed action based on responses received.

The primary objective is to establish a service agreement equivalent to Bruker's "Essential"-level service plan for the specialized analyzer instrumentation located at NSWC Carderock Division in Bethesda, Maryland. The contract will be structured with a base period running from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, followed by two optional one-year extension periods, with all services to be completed by March 30, 2026. As a sole source procurement, Bruker AXS LLC is the exclusive eligible contractor for this opportunity; the notice specifically restricts participation to the identified sole source provider due to proprietary technology and exclusive distribution agreements. The scope of work encompasses planned maintenance service visits, parts and labor, technical support services, software updates, and a 10 percent discount on replacement components such as anodes and X-ray tubes. Questions regarding the notice should be directed to David Crouch at david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil, with an official response deadline of February 20, 2026.