EDXRF SPECTROMETER
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order to Gatan, L.L.C. for an EDXRF Spectrometer. This acquisition is for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. This is a Special Notice announcing the intent, not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement, installation, calibration, verification, and training related to a commercial MICRO-FOCUSING XRF spectrometer and its accessories. The spectrometer must be capable of:
- Detecting elements from Sodium to Uranium with high resolution, sensitivity, accuracy, precision, and reproducibility.
- Performing spectral mapping of aircraft samples composed of various alloy families (iron, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, copper).
- Analyzing filter patches containing thousands of particles corresponding to engine alloy classifications and geological materials.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) single source purchase order.
- Contractor: Gatan, L.L.C.
- Estimated Period of Performance/Delivery: 7 months After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Authority: This sole source acquisition is authorized under FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), and AFFARS 5313.501.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (1,000 employees size standard).
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source acquisition and is not subject to set-aside requirements. Market research indicated Gatan, Inc. is the only capable source due to the unique distinguishing characteristics of their EDAX OrbIS II spectrometer. The Government will continue to monitor the market for future acquisitions.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
- Contact: Margaret King (margaret.king.1@us.af.mil, 405-736-2456).