High Electrical Probe Station

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, through the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office, is procuring a single high-temperature, Direct Current (DC), and Radio Frequency (RF) capable vacuum probe station under a sole source acquisition authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1901, identified by solicitation number W911QX-26-Q-A087. The procurement is issued as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quote (RFQ) with a combined synopsis-solicitation format, and the only required item is one unit of the HP1000V-RF-mK2000 vacuum probe station, complemented by four BNC-VT-1x DC probes with consumable tips and installation services. The delivery is required within twelve weeks after contract award, with delivery to the Adelphi Lab Center in Adelphi, Maryland, under FOB Destination terms, and all items must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for identification, marking, and packaging, including unique item identification using two-dimensional data matrix symbology per ISO/IEC 16022. The contract includes mandatory clauses related to System for Award Management registration, Wide Area Workflow payment submission, item unique identification, representation of compliance with the Buy American Act and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. Offerors must be registered in SAM, submit required representations using FAR 52.212-3 with Alternate I, and include any exceptions or conditions in a cover letter. Proposals for partial quantities are nonresponsive, and award will only be made for the full solicited quantities. All performance and acceptance occur at the Adelphi Lab Center, and payment requests must be submitted electronically via WAWF with the Army Research Laboratory’s tax ID provided as 530215803. The solicitation closes on June 10, 2026, and all information is governed by FAR and DFARS regulations with incorporation by reference of numerous clauses, including security, data disclosure, and contract administration requirements.