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--First Defender Handheld Raman Spectrometer

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USA-SNOTE-060621-003Federal

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The U.S. Army Research, Development, Engineering Command Acquisition Center at the Edgewood Division plans to award a sole source contract for the First Defender handheld Raman Spectrometer, developed by Ahura Corporation. This device, chosen specifically by the customer for its capabilities, is designed for identification detection purposes. Ahura Corporation’s qualifications for this contract are bolstered by the support and training services they provide, ensuring effective deployment and use of the instrument. The contract, referenced under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-060621-003, falls under the NAICS code 333314 and is managed by the Department of Defense office located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The First Defender Raman Spectrometer is recognized as a critical tool by the agency, reflecting its unique value and the specialized expertise offered by Ahura Corporation, thereby justifying the sole source procurement approach.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Ahura Corporation for First Defender Raman Spectrometer.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD

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PostedJun 21

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

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The Edgewood Division of the U.S. Army Research, Development, Engineering Command Acquisition Center anticipates the award on a sole source basis of the First Defender handheld Raman Spectrometer. This identification detector was developed by Ahura Corporation. Ahura Corporation is qualified to perform this effort in part because of the support and training the company is offering. The Ahura First Defender was also the instrument of choice chosen by the customer.

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