Repair of X-ray Single Crystal Diffractometer, Rigaku SuperNova
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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 Department of the Army, specifically the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), has issued a presolicitation notice for the repair of a Government-owned Rigaku SuperNova X-Ray Diffractometer. This is an intent to award a sole source contract to Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. to restore the instrument's full operational capability. While not a competitive solicitation, responsible sources may submit capability statements.
Opportunity Details
The Detonation Science and Modeling Branch (FCDD-RLW-WA) of ARL's Weapons and Material Research Directorate requires the repair of their Rigaku SuperNova X-Ray Diffractometer. The instrument is experiencing a power failure in its Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector, likely due to a power supply or communication board malfunction. The repair is critical to enable continued research activities. The required services include onsite diagnosis, repair, and restoration of the diffractometer to meet manufacturer's performance specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Notice (FAR 5.101) with intent for Sole Source procurement (FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
- Intended Awardee: Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc., 9009 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
- Anticipated Award Date: July 6, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None.
- PSC Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance).
- Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is an intent to conduct a sole source procurement and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These submissions will be considered by the agency, but a determination not to compete the proposed requirement based on responses remains solely at the Government's discretion.
Response Details
- Response Due: Friday, June 12, 2026, no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email responses to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil.
- Point of Contact: Adaleta Dougherty, adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil, 520-672-9586.