RBD Instruments, Inc.
Bend, OR
- UEI
- FB7BC6MYMHD8
- CAGE
- 0VSW7
- Primary NAICS
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2437 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701, USA
- Website
- rbdinstruments.com
- Founded
- 1990
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Tools & Services
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iija PHI maintenance service contract renewal POP 09/16/2026 - 09/15/2027 | National Energy Technology Lab | $36,000 | |
| Microcma package | Office of Naval Research | $41,265 | |
| Physical electronics maintenance service contract renewal POP 09/16/2025 - 09/15/2026 | National Energy Technology Lab | $54,245 | |
| Yearly maintenance on auger spectrometer | Shared Services Center | $20,135 | |
| Technical support period of performance september 16, 2024 - september 15, 2025 | National Energy Technology Lab | $51,660 |
About RBD Instruments, Inc.
RBD Instruments, Inc., a veteran-owned manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments and precision scientific equipment, operates as a prime contractor (97% of awards) providing maintenance, repair, and technical support services for specialized research instrumentation across federal research agencies. Based in Bend, Oregon, RBD competes in full-and-open (no set-asides) and is frequently sole-sourced due to proprietary hardware and software components in the equipment it manufactures and maintains.
RBD's customer concentration reflects a research and national laboratory footprint rather than defense or civilian IT. The Department of Energy accounts for the largest share — the Office of Fossil Energy and National Energy Technology Laboratory together drive 22 awards and $735 thousand combined potential value — followed by the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research (7 awards, $286 thousand), NASA's Shared Services Center and Glenn Research Center (12 awards combined, $255 thousand), and the Army's TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (7 awards, $79 thousand). These top five customer buckets account for 60% of award count and 68% of combined potential value. RBD's capability portfolio centers on maintenance and technical support for ultra-high-vacuum systems, auger spectrometers, X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (Physical Electronics PHI SAM 590 and PHI 548 systems), and related analytical instruments. Representative recent work includes a $54,244.80 sole-source purchase order from DOE's NETL (September 2025–September 2026) for maintenance and technical support on PHI UHV systems with four optional one-year renewals, a $51,660 similar contract with the same agency for base-period technical support, a $36 thousand DOE NETL purchase order (awarded September 2026, running through September 2027) for maintenance of a Physical Electronics PHI 5600ci instrument, and a $41,265 Office of Naval Research purchase order for the MICROCMA Package (awarded September 2025).
Activity is sparse and irregular — one award in 2021, one in 2023, three in 2024, three in 2025, and one in 2026. Only two awards reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, carrying combined potential value of $90 thousand. RBD holds a minimal subcontract footprint: two sub-awards with Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC on the Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant management and operating contracts (awarded December 2024 and January 2024). Across NAICS classification, RBD's work aligns with analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (21 awards) and electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (16 awards); top PSC codes are maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment (24 awards) and laboratory equipment and supplies (14 awards), underscoring a narrow technical specialization in instrument service and support rather than broad equipment manufacturing or IT services.
SBA capabilities narrative
RBD Instruments, Inc., specialists in the servicing and upgrading of Physical Electronics (PHI, Perkin-Elmer) surface analysis systems and components.
RBD Instruments, Inc also manufactures low cost surface analysis equipment for your existing systems.
Quick answers
What is RBD Instruments, Inc.'s UEI?
RBD Instruments, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is FB7BC6MYMHD8.
What is RBD Instruments, Inc.'s CAGE code?
RBD Instruments, Inc.'s CAGE code is 0VSW7.
What is RBD Instruments, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
RBD Instruments, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
Where is RBD Instruments, Inc. located?
RBD Instruments, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 2437 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701, USA.
Is RBD Instruments, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. RBD Instruments, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 29, 2027.
What is RBD Instruments, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
RBD Instruments, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Iija PHI maintenance service contract renewal POP 09/16/2026 - 09/15/2027 (89243326PFE000974), from National Energy Technology Lab, on September 16, 2026.
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