Optical Emissions Spectrometer

Rock Island Arsenal, operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command, is conducting market research to procure two optical emissions spectrometers (OES) for its Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. The procurement requires one arc/spark OES spectrometer for laboratory use and one benchtop spectrometer for foundry operations, with specifications comparable to the SPECTROLAB S model and SPECTROMAXx Advanced models respectively. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by March 9, 2026, and provide information regarding their business size classification, manufacturer status, and country of origin. The government's evaluation will assess vendors' technical capabilities to meet specific requirements including optical systems with defined wavelength ranges, dedicated software packages, analytical programs for multiple metal matrices, and compliance with federal security and IT standards. Key requirements include vendor responsibility for shipment, installation, setup, operator and maintenance personnel training, and maintaining 48-hour on-site response service capabilities, with all work restricted to Monday through Thursday between 6:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.

This pre-solicitation notice includes no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractors or award values are identified in the available documentation. The procurement is classified under NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments). The government requires that all equipment be new and unused, capable of passing through standard doorways, equipped with manufacturer data plates for Unique Item Identification registration, and compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with Rock Island Arsenal's security protocols and anti-terrorism training requirements, with all installation and service activities subject to the facility's operating schedule restrictions. The response deadline of March 9, 2026, provides a seven-day window for interested vendors to submit their capability statements and supporting documentation.