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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: One (1) microwave induced, nitrogen supported plasma based optical emission instrument.

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The U.S. Department of Defense, through the office of W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi in Adelphi, Maryland, has issued a notice of intent to sole source the procurement of one microwave induced, nitrogen supported plasma based optical emission instrument. The solicitation number is W911QX26QA164, with a posted date of August 3, 2026, and a response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 334516, indicating it is for laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing, and no set aside is being used, meaning the contract is open to any qualified vendor without preference for small or specialized businesses. The instrument will be delivered and performed at the Adelphi, Maryland location, with William Nuamah serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email or phone. The contract type is combined, suggesting it may include elements of both solicitation and award actions, and the intent to sole source implies a unique or proprietary nature of the instrument that limits qualified suppliers.

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DOD seeks sole source procurement of plasma-based optical emission instrument for Adelphi, Maryland delivery.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg AdelphiView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Adelphi, MD, 20783, USA

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NONE

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Adelphi+Local+Instructions+and+Provisions+and+Clauses.docx+2.docx

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Combination+Synopsis-Solicitation+for+Commercial+Purchases+%28Under+SAT%29.docx+2.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi
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OfficeADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA
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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi
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Office AddressADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

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Quantity of one (1) microwave induced, nitrogen supported plasma based optical emission instrument.

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