Notice of Intent - Nordson DAGE
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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole-source, firm fixed-price contract with Nordson DAGE for the purchase of the Nordson Q7Pro X-ray Inspection System. This acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1(b)(1) due to the unique capabilities of the system required by the FBI's Electronics Development and Analysis Unit (EDAU) for highly sensitive semiconductor device reverse engineering and failure analysis. Interested parties may submit their capabilities by May 15, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern).
Scope of Work
The FBI requires the Nordson Q7Pro X-ray Inspection System with X-Plane and CT functionality. Key features include:
- Dual Mode Quadra NT tube for high-resolution and high-flux imaging.
- Nordson DAGE Onyx FP™ 6.5Mpixel detector with real-time image enhancements.
- Geometric magnification up to 750x plus digital zoom.
- Support for large board sizes (20" x 17.5").
- 70° oblique views without magnification loss.
- Nordson DAGE Revalution™ X-ray Inspection Software.
- X-Plane functionality for CT imaging anywhere on a board without cutting.
- MXI Computerized Tomography (uCT) for 3D micrometer feature recognition.
- CERA CT RECON SW and HDR LIVE SOFTWARE for 3D reconstruction and failure detection.
Contract Details
- Type: One-time, Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Set-Aside: None (Restricted to Nordson DAGE)
- NAICS Code: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern)
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation / Justification
The FBI conducted market research and determined that only Nordson DAGE's Q7Pro system meets the EDAU's demanding technical requirements for failure analysis and microelectronic analysis. Competitors like Zeiss, Nikon, Viscom, and Yxlon were evaluated but did not offer the superior image quality, workflow efficiency, and specific detector capabilities needed for recovering data from locked and damaged integrated circuits.
Submission & Contact
This is a notice of intent to sole source. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may identify their interest and capability by emailing Allison E. Stecher at aestecher@fbi.gov. Only emailed responses will be considered, and information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with updated and accurate information (TIN, EFT, DUNS, addresses, contact information) to receive government contracts and payments.