NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: One (1) microwave induced, nitrogen supported plasma based optical emission instrument.

Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground seeks one microwave-induced, nitrogen-supported plasma-based optical emission instrument under sole-source intent to Radom Instruments, LLC, with proposals due August 10, 2026. All proposals received prior to the closing date will be considered despite the stated intent.

Place of performance is Hyattsville, Maryland 20783, with delivery and acceptance at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783, on an FOB Destination basis by December 1, 2026. The procurement is structured as an RFQ for a single firm fixed-price contract line item with no options under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC code is 6640. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

This acquisition applies standard FAR and DFARS clauses including Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements, safeguarding covered defense information controls, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and compliance with covered defense telecommunications equipment and services restrictions. Government inspection and acceptance occur at the Adelphi site; payment terms are net thirty days minimum via the Wide Area Workflow system. Receiving occurs at Building 102, Adelphi Laboratory Center, during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM). Contract Specialist Willie Nuamah (520-672-9609) and Contracting Officer Morgan Evans (520-672-9578) are the primary points of contact. Proposals should be submitted to william.nuamah.civ@army.mil.