Solicitation two hand-held Bruker S1 Titan XRF instruments

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials is soliciting offers for two hand-held Bruker S1 Titan XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) spectrometer instruments to support their Materials Testing Program at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This procurement has been designated as a sole-source acquisition to Bruker AXS LLC, the sole manufacturer capable of meeting DLA's specific technical requirements. The justification for sole-source procurement cites nine key factors, including the instruments' unique electronic radiation generation capabilities, compatibility with existing equipment, tight error tolerances for data generation, specialized alloy libraries, comprehensive element detection capabilities, and extensive technical service offerings. The solicitation is issued on Standard Form 1449 for commercial items and is structured as a firm fixed-price contract. The amended solicitation closing date is November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with the redacted sole-source justification made publicly available on October 30, 2025.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation and is open to all contractors. Bruker Corporation is identified as the sole source contractor for this procurement. The specific goods required include two S1 Titan 800 XRF instruments along with associated accessories, including a desktop stand kit, Bruker alloy application and calibration package, remote trigger cable, Prolene windows, and pre-assembled sample cups. Delivery must be completed by August 1, 2026, providing approximately ten months for procurement and delivery. The place of performance is DLA Strategic Materials located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, with invoicing to be accomplished through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system within 10 workdays after delivery.