Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer System Components
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer System Components. USAFA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Bruker BioSpin Corporation due to their proprietary system compatibility. This procurement is authorized under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as only one responsible source has been identified. Any responsible source believing it can meet the requirement must submit a capability statement by June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
Scope of Work
The USAFA Physics Department and Laser and Optics Research Center (LORC) require specialized scientific equipment for their EPR Spectrometer System. Key components include:
- X-band pulsed microwave amplifier (9-10 GHz frequency, 600W)
- Digital pulsed X-band EPR bridge
- EPR Digitizer
- EPR X-Band Circulator Extension
- EPR Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) (3.2 GS/s)
- Supporting frame, PC with specialized EPR software, and monitor
- On-site installation and configuration
All proposed equipment must be fully compatible and verifiable to integrate with the existing USAFA proprietary Bruker microwave resonator without degradation of system performance or the need for extensive reverse-engineering/modification.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Award Date: July 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: Sole-source procurement (no set-aside)
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC Code: 6630 - Chemical Analysis Instruments
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. The statement must demonstrate the vendor's ability to provide equipment that natively integrates with the existing proprietary Bruker microwave resonator, with proof of authorization if offering third-party OEM hardware.
- Response Due Date: June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT
- Submission Method: Email to Contracting Officer Ron Wilson (ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil) and Dawson Hopkinson (dawson.hopkinson@us.af.mil).
- Inquiries: Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. An ombudsman is available for concerns, but technical/solicitation inquiries should be directed to the contracting officers.
Place of Performance
USAF Academy, CO 80840, United States.