Spectrometer Solicitation for the United States Naval Academy

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is soliciting proposals for a Spectrometer for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. This full and open competition aims to procure a 400 MHz NMR system to replace an aging unit, supporting academic programs and research. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a new 400 MHz NMR System, including:

• A broadband probe capable of detecting various nuclei (e.g., ¹H, ¹³C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁹F, ²⁹Si, ³¹P, ⁵¹V).
• Autotuning, autolocking, and autoshimming capabilities.
• Variable temperature capabilities (-80 °C to 100 °C) with associated hardware.
• An autosampler holding 24 or more samples, suitable for variable temperature experiments.
• Computer and software compatible with Windows 11 Enterprise.
• Decommissioning and removal of the current system, installation of the new system, and user training.
• Provision of a new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and two identical broadband probes.
• Annual preventative maintenance and support for a base year and four option years.
• All hardware and software must be sourced from Trade Agreements Act (TAA)-designated countries. No refurbished items are acceptable, and legacy data from the current system must be accessible.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
• Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years for annual service.
• NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
• Required Delivery Date: 1 June 2026.
• Delivery Location: U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Deadline: February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
• Questions Deadline: February 6, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to Megan Evans at megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous based on technical merit (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and price. Past performance may be considered.
• Quote Validity: 180 days from the solicitation closing date.

Additional Notes

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items.