Sources Sought for Comprehensive service coverage of a Bruker Avance III 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR).
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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 Army, specifically the Army Research Lab (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors for comprehensive service coverage of a Bruker Avance III 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR). This service is critical to ensure continuous, uninterrupted operation of the NMR system, which is used daily for material and chemical synthesis research. Responses are due March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Routine Maintenance: Annual performance maintenance visits, replacement of consumables (e.g., filters) for the NMR magnet, electronics, accessories, and probes.
- Cryogen Fills: Assistance with liquid Helium fills (up to three per contract term) when levels drop to 50% or less. ARL will provide the cryogen.
- Quench Event Response: Re-energization and setup of magnets following a quench event.
- On-site Diagnostics & Repair: Provision of on-site service for performance degradation or component failure, including repair, refurbishment, or replacement of components.
- Probe Service: Maintenance and repair of probes, either on-site at APG or at the contractor's facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: One (1) base year plus two (2) option years, for a total potential period of three (3) years.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 3:59 PM EST
- Published: March 18, 2026
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the Army Research Laboratory, 6300 Rodman Road, Building 4600, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel will be subject to AT-OPSEC requirements, including background checks, personal identity verification (PIV), and compliance with NCIC-III and TSDB standards for access to DoD facilities. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee future award. All contract submission documents and information generated from the performance of the contract will have a DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A, meaning they are approved for public release and distribution is unlimited.