30 Micron Xray Spectrometer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically AFSC PZIMB, has issued an Award Notice for a sole source acquisition of MICRO-FOCUSING XRF SPECTROMETER units from Bruker AXS LLC. This procurement is for a one-time, firm fixed-price action to acquire 76 units, including associated services, for the Laboratory Equipment And Supplies product service code (6640).
Scope of Work
The acquisition covers 76 MICRO-FOCUSING XRF SPECTROMETER units. Key deliverables include furnishing, shipping, assembling, installing, verifying, calibrating, testing, and providing basic operational training for all equipment and software supplied. The spectrometer must be capable of detecting all elements from Carbon to Uranium with sufficient resolution, sensitivity, accuracy, precision, and reproducibility, and feature a small X-ray spot for nondestructive spectral mapping.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and 10 U.S.C. 2302(b), implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and DAFFARS 5313.501 (a)(1)(ii)
- Funding: Capital Investment Fund (CIP) 97X4930
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK
Evaluation
This was a sole source acquisition, justified by the unique qualifications of Bruker AXS LLC. Therefore, it was not subject to competitive evaluation or proposal submission.
Additional Notes
Bruker AXS LLC was identified as the only capable source due to their proprietary AMS and FlexiSpot technology, which is essential for meeting the technical requirements. Market research, including a Sources Sought Synopsis, confirmed this. The government will continue to monitor the market for other potential sources.