SOLE SOURCE SOLICITATION FOR - Quantity one (1) TA Instruments (Waters LLC) Brand Name Discovery Flash Diffusivity System (DXF) 200+

The Department of the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking to procure one TA Instruments (Waters LLC) Brand Name Discovery Flash Diffusivity System (DXF) 200+ through a sole source solicitation. The comprehensive procurement includes multiple functionality components such as graphite spray, silver paint, moderate vacuum module, stainless steel reference, liquid/powder test kit, laminated sample holder kit, in-plane test kit, light pipe mask, and a twelve sample carousel. The solicitation (Number W911QX25Q0054) is specifically targeted at TA Instruments - Waters LLC, located in Historic New Castle, Delaware, with a direct award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) authority. Vendors must submit their responses via email within five business days of posting, with offers to be received by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 24, 2025. The evaluation will be based on the vendor's ability to meet the comprehensive technical requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category, with a NAICS code of 334516 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The system will be delivered to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with a required delivery date of May 1, 2025. Shipping terms are FOB Destination, and no contract financing will be provided for this acquisition. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type, with payment terms requiring a minimum of net 30 days. Contractors and their employees will be subject to specific installation access and security requirements, including potential background checks and personal identity verification procedures. The total procurement includes installation, training, and all associated shipping charges, representing a comprehensive turnkey solution for the government's technical needs.