X-Ray diffractometer

The Department of Energy is seeking to procure a high-performance X-Ray diffractometer for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with specific technical requirements. The solicitation calls for a system with a high brightness Cu x-ray source and solid-state 2D area detector, capable of at least 5kW output with either a sealed or rotating anode. The required system must feature automated or user-interchangeable optics to enable multiple X-ray measurement types including Bragg-Brentano, Parallel beam, and Convergent spot-focused beam configurations. Vendors responding to this Request for Information (RFI) are expected to demonstrate core competencies, management capabilities, customer service processes, and quality assurance programs related to x-ray diffractometers. The response deadline is February 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with responses to be submitted via email to AMathias@lbl.gov. While this is currently an RFI, LBNL indicates a potential Request for Proposal (RFP) and award are planned for Spring FY 2025.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this opportunity. The contract is located in Berkeley, California, with an estimated project value between $600,000 and $700,000. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing) and PSC category 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments). While the solicitation seeks one X-Ray diffractometer, the specific procurement timeline suggests potential for future related purchases. The detailed technical specifications indicate this is a precision scientific instrument intended for advanced research purposes, likely supporting Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's sophisticated research and development initiatives. The RFI explicitly states that no contract will be directly awarded from this initial information request, signaling a structured procurement approach.