Mirion Germanium Detector and Cryostat Replacement

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is seeking proposals for the replacement of a germanium detector and cryostat under a total small business set-aside contract with solicitation number HU0001QE024. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516, indicating it pertains to the manufacturing of laboratory and precision instrument components. The contract opportunity was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and is open exclusively to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. Performance of the contract will occur in Bethesda, Maryland, where the equipment will support critical scientific operations within the Department of Defense. All technical requirements and specifications are detailed in the accompanying documents. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Ryan Jeffers, reachable at ryan.jeffers@usuhs.edu, with Christopher White serving as the secondary contact. The contracting activity is managed through the Office of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, located at 20814-4712 in Bethesda, Maryland. Bidders must ensure compliance with all federal acquisition regulations and small business eligibility requirements. Interested parties can access additional information and submit proposals via the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation. The replacement system must meet exacting performance standards to ensure continuity of high-resolution spectroscopy capabilities essential for research and defense-related applications.