Notice of Intent to Sole Source: One (1) new, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) real-time X-ray inspection system
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX26QA203
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Research Laboratory, procuring through Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to sole-source award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. for one Jewel Box Ultra Compact Real Time X-ray Inspection System, with responses due August 11, 2026. Solicitation number is W911QX26QA203.
The sole-source justification rests on the system's unique compact footprint, high magnification capabilities, and proprietary user interface for printed circuit board quality control inspection, with no commercial alternatives meeting the stated specifications. Place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Delivery is required within 120 days of contract award; FOB point is destination with acceptance at delivery.
The system must perform real-time micro-focus X-ray imaging of populated printed circuit boards for Ball Grid Array solder joint and void analysis. Minimum technical specifications include operator-controlled zoom magnification, adjustable anode voltage from 0 to 80 kV and current up to 200 micro-amps, focal spot size of 10 microns or finer, geometric magnification of at least 500x, optical magnification of at least 1,200x, and a five-axis manipulator with joystick control. The system must accommodate a minimum 12" x 8" board capacity with 5.5" x 9" X/Y scan area, integrate a laser locator, support multiple image output formats, operate on standard 120V/60Hz facility power, maintain a compact desktop footprint not exceeding approximately 22"W x 26"D x 27"H, and comply with U.S. radiation safety standards (21 CFR 1020.40) and CE marking. Desired factors include low-lead/lead-free enclosure design, optional transport case, warranty, installation, training, and U.S.-based service and support.
NAICS code is 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing); PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Contractor must comply with hazardous material labeling per DFARS 252.223-7001 and provide current Safety Data Sheets concurrent with delivery.
Notice text
INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE - The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. for the procurement of Jewel Box Ultra Compact Real Time X-ray Inspection System. See attached Combination Synopsis-Solicitation, Adelphi Special List Of Instructions and Information, CLSExport_W911QX26QA203, and Salient Characteristics
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Characteristics.docx | DOCX document | |
| CLSExport_W911QX26QA203.pdf | ||
| Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT) (1).docx | DOCX document | |
| Adelphi Special List Of Instructions and Information.docx | DOCX document |
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