X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Re-installation

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA822726QXRAY
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Hill AFB, Utah, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research via sources sought to determine acquisition strategy for X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Re-installation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with responses due by September 17, 2026. The Government is evaluating whether to conduct this procurement as competitive and/or a total small business set-aside, and welcomes responses from 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-owned small business concerns alongside large businesses.

The effort is classified under NAICS 811210 (with $34 million size standard) and PSC J066. Place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Work encompasses reinstallation and OEM-standard calibration of a Rigaku SmartLab XRD instrument within 30 calendar days of award, followed by system optimization and preventative maintenance 90 days later. Deliverables include a Windows 11-compatible personal computer-based system controller with upgraded Smart Lab Studio II analysis software, one-year ICDD PDF5+ database license, discrepancies report within 24 hours, calibration certificates within six business days, and service reports within ten business days. Contractors must provide OEM-approved replacement parts within six business days and maintain rapid technical support Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with one-business-day response time.

Security requirement: active Secret clearance mandatory. Contractors must comply with Hill AFB security protocols, safety programs, FOD and tool control, and complete training in OPSEC and antiterrorism. Normal work hours are Monday–Friday, 0600–1500, excluding federal holidays and base closures.

Interested parties must submit a summary outline of qualifications, business information, small business certification status, teaming arrangements (if any), and descriptions of similar services provided to Government and commercial customers over the past three years to nichole.saucedo@hill.af.mil or by mail to OO-ALC/PZIMB, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5733.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Solicitation Number:                                                Notice Type

FA8227-26-Q-XRAY                                                Sources Sought

Synopsis:

  1. Notice: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only
    1. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 811210 which has a corresponding size standard of $34 million. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women_owned small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionaly, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.
    1. Below is a document containing a description of X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Re-installation, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.
    1.  If the Government decides to conduct procurement as a result of your submissions, a separate pre-award synopsis of that procurement will be posted to FEDBIZOPPS. Interested companies are requested to submit a summary outline of their qualifications to perform X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Re-installation. References to vendor web pages will not be accepted. The Government will not entertain any questions at this time. Please note that we cannot return your submissions to you.
       
    2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. 
  1. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. No contract award will be made as a result of this sources sought synopsis. This request for Sources Sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or material.
     
  2. Program Details:

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

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PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

      We are conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification for X-Ray Diffraction Instrument Re-installation as described in the attached Performance Work Specification.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I.  Business Information

              Please provide the following business information for your company/institution

·     Company/Institute Name:

·     Address:

·     Point of Contact:

·     CAGE Code:

  •  Phone Number:
  •  E-mail Address:
  •  Web Page URL:

·     Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 

       811210  Size Standard  $34.0 million revenue

       Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

  • Small Business                                                (Yes / No)
  • Woman Owned Small Business                     (Yes / No)
  • Small Disadvantaged Business                       (Yes / No)
  • 8(a) Certified                                                  (Yes / No)
  • HUBZone Certified                                        (Yes / No)
  • Veteran Owned Small Business                     (Yes / No)
  • Service Disabled Veteran Small Business      (Yes / No)

·     Central Contractor Registration (CCR).              (Yes / No)

·     A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Responses must be received or postmarked no later than close of business 17 September 2026.  Please email nichole.saucedo@hill.af.mil or mail your response to:

OO-ALC/PZIMB

Attn:  Nichole Saucedo

6038 Aspen Ave B1289NE

Hill AFB, UT 84056-5733

Please send me an email if you plan to mail the information so it will not be overlooked.  Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Nichole Saucedo, nichole.saucedo@us.af.mil.

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