Optical Emissions Spectrometer

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking to procure an Optical Emissions Spectrometer in accordance with the RIPD (Requirements and Integrated Product Development) specifications. This chemical analysis instrument falls under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC code 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 11, 2026, with a response deadline of March 16, 2026, providing potential contractors with five days to submit inquiries or preliminary information. While the specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested contractors should prepare to demonstrate their technical capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and ability to meet government specifications for analytical instrumentation. This early notification allows contractors to begin preparing bid strategies and resource planning prior to the formal solicitation release.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this contract opportunity, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business classification. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers, nor does it specify the total award value, quantity requirements, or service timeline. Contractors should monitor for the full formal solicitation release, which will contain detailed specifications, quantity information, pricing expectations, and contract performance requirements. The relatively short timeframe between the pre-solicitation notice and the response deadline suggests that the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) may be released in the near term.