Sources Sought for One (1) X-ray Diffraction System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX-25-Q-0075
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking sources for a highly specialized X-ray Diffraction System to be installed at the Adelphi Laboratory Center in Maryland. The procurement involves a comprehensive scientific instrument with advanced capabilities, including multiple x-ray tube sources, automated sample recognition, and complex analytical functions such as Rietveld analysis and residual stress analysis. Technical requirements include a sophisticated goniometer with multi-axis computer-controlled movement, a high-temperature sample stage capable of reaching 2000 degrees Celsius, and an automated sample changer with 45-sample capacity. Interested vendors must submit detailed responses demonstrating their capability to meet these technical specifications within five business days of the notice posting. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' ability to meet the comprehensive technical requirements, business classification, small business status, and demonstrated past performance.
The solicitation is targeted at small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard. While no specific set-aside has been designated, the procurement encourages participation from diverse small business categories. The contract includes critical additional requirements such as on-site installation, a two-day training session for three users, a full one-year warranty, and a first-year maintenance contract. The estimated delivery timeline is ten months after receipt of order, with the system required to operate on a single-phase 208-volt circuit and meet strict Army access and security protocols. Vendors should submit their comprehensive qualifications via email to Crystal Demby at crystal.l.demby.civ@army.mil, with the solicitation number W911QX-25-Q-0075 referenced in their response.
Notice text
Please see attached Salient Characteristics for full description of requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought.docx | DOCX document | |
| Salient Characteristics for Sources Sought.doc | DOC document |
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