ULTIM INFINITY 170 WITH SW/HW EDS or Equal
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center in Denver, CO, is soliciting quotations for an Oxford Instruments Ultim Infinity 170 Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) or equal. This firm-fixed-price contract will support the Energy and Minerals Mission Area. Quotations are due June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) system, specifically the Oxford Instruments Ultim Infinity 170 or an equivalent product. Key salient characteristics include:
- Physical: Sensor size ≥ 150 mm², attachment to an existing FEI 450 Quanta FESEM rear EDS port, motorized detector with digital control, thin window for beryllium detection, and an integrated Peltier cooling system.
- Functional: Capability to detect elements from Beryllium through Uranium, compatibility with Oxford E1/X4 control boxes and Unity/C-Nano hardware, support for automated workflows, ability to store full EDS data cubes, rigorous quantification and phase analysis capabilities, and pulse pile-up suppression/correction.
- Performance: Factory-characterized output, resolution < 50 eV at 50,000 cps (C Ka), < 130 eV at 200,000 cps (Mn Ka), drift < 2 eV, and high throughput capability of 1,000,000 cps without artifacts.
- Warranty & Delivery: Minimum one-year standard manufacturer's warranty. Delivery is FOB Destination within 180 days after receipt of order, with installation by a factory-trained engineer within 90 days of delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price award.
- Period of Performance: Estimated August 3, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Quotations Due: June 22, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. MDT.
- Published: June 11, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made using streamlined evaluation procedures under FAR Overhaul Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose quotation is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. Technical acceptability requires full compliance with all salient characteristics and submission of complete technical documentation (brochures, specifications, configuration details).
Additional Notes
Vendors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quotation submission and award. Only electronic quotations submitted via email to lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov will be accepted. Vendors must be the original equipment manufacturer or an authorized distributor/reseller.