Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Fourier Transform Infrared System - PerkinElmer U. S. LLC
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6852026Q1065
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Jacksonville, Florida 32212, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Procurement Group announced on September 18, 2026 a notice of intent to sole source a portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer system to PerkinElmer U.S. LLC (CAGE 9G526) under FAR 12.102(a), with the response deadline extended to September 28, 2026 via Amendment 0001.
The Materials Engineering Division at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast requires replacement of an aged, commercially obsolete legacy spectrometer that no longer meets mission-critical analytical needs. The instrument performs point-of-need chemical analysis and material identification of composite materials in the Aviation Composites Repair facility. The operational environment contains volatile organic compounds and suspended conductive particulates, creating electrical arcing and ignition hazards; the replacement system must feature a low-voltage optical design to comply with Navy Safety and Occupational Health guidelines and OSHA/NFPA regulations.
The sole-source justification rests on restrictive data rights and unique salient characteristics available exclusively from PerkinElmer: Absolute Virtual Instrument (AVI) technology with low-voltage methane reference cell design, OpticsGuard permanently sealed desiccated optical compartment technology, and Dynascan rotary interferometer vibration hardening. Market research confirmed an alternative GSA vendor exists but cannot provide critical components or proprietary training. The procurement is for one complete turnkey system with firm-fixed-price terms, 45-calendar-day delivery, on-site installation and calibration per ASTM E1421 standards, two days of operator training, and technical data delivery. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). This is an unrestricted acquisition; the solicitation file indicates a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside, though the sole-source notice does not reference this restriction.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Update (22 September 2026):
The purpose of this update is to:
1. Post Amendment 0001 to the RFQ, extending the response due date.
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The Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to PerkinElmer U.S. LLC, 710 Bridgeport AVE, Shelton, CT 06484-4797 (CAGE: 9G526) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Materials Engineering Division (MED) at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has a requirement to procure a highly specialized, portable, and fully integrated Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) system. Fourier Transform – Infrared Spectroscopy is a critical characterization technique used to obtain infrared spectra of small molecules, polymeric, and composite materials in liquid and solid phases. The existing legacy spectrometer is aged and commercially obsolete, with ongoing system deterioration and the lack of manufacturer support preclude the MED’s ability to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of critical analytical results. Securing a replacement system is paramount, as this instrument is a mission-essential tool required to conduct urgent, point-of-need chemical analysis and material identification directly on the floor of the Aviation Composites Repair facility. The operational environment is characterized by the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and suspended conductive particulates generated during composite repair and painting/coating operations. Due to the significant risk of electrical arcing and ignition in these spaces, an instrument with a low-voltage optical design is mandatory to comply with Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program guidelines.
The primary objective for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) procurement of one complete, turnkey, portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer system utilizing a low voltage laser design. The system must possess specific salient safety and operational characteristics to allow for safe operation within a hazardous industrial environment.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within four (4) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Point of contact for this requirement is Massoud Koleini at massoud.m.koleini.mil@us.navy.mil.
Update #1 ·
The Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to PerkinElmer U.S. LLC, 710 Bridgeport AVE, Shelton, CT 06484-4797 (CAGE: 9G526) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Materials Engineering Division (MED) at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has a requirement to procure a highly specialized, portable, and fully integrated Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) system. Fourier Transform – Infrared Spectroscopy is a critical characterization technique used to obtain infrared spectra of small molecules, polymeric, and composite materials in liquid and solid phases. The existing legacy spectrometer is aged and commercially obsolete, with ongoing system deterioration and the lack of manufacturer support preclude the MED’s ability to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of critical analytical results. Securing a replacement system is paramount, as this instrument is a mission-essential tool required to conduct urgent, point-of-need chemical analysis and material identification directly on the floor of the Aviation Composites Repair facility. The operational environment is characterized by the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and suspended conductive particulates generated during composite repair and painting/coating operations. Due to the significant risk of electrical arcing and ignition in these spaces, an instrument with a low-voltage optical design is mandatory to comply with Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program guidelines.
The primary objective for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) procurement of one complete, turnkey, portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer system utilizing a low voltage laser design. The system must possess specific salient safety and operational characteristics to allow for safe operation within a hazardous industrial environment.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within four (4) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Point of contact for this requirement is Massoud Koleini at massoud.m.koleini.mil@us.navy.mil.
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