Bruker detectors service maintenance
Overview
Buyer
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service maintenance on Bruker Quantax EDX and eFlash EBSD detectors. The intent is to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Bruker AXS LLC, as they are the only certified vendor for their proprietary equipment. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Interested parties must submit evidence of their capability to compete by May 28, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for maintenance services on Bruker Quantax EDX and eFlash EBSD detectors. These detectors are proprietary and manufactured by Bruker AXS LLC, making them the sole vendor certified to provide technical services, parts, and general maintenance for these instruments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (leading to a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order)
- NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 10 AM EST
- Published: May 12, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be considered solely to determine if conducting a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government. The determination to not compete this proposed action rests solely with the Government.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a request for quotes, and an RFQ will not be issued. Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability to meet the Government's requirements. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.