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Repair of X-ray Single Crystal Diffractometer, Rigaku SuperNova
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The Army Research Laboratory's Detonation Science and Modeling Branch requires repair services for a Government-owned Rigaku SuperNova X-Ray Single Crystal Diffractometer that is currently malfunctioning due to a power failure in its Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector, likely caused by a faulty power supply or communication board. The contract involves diagnosing the issue onsite and restoring the instrument to full operational status according to the manufacturer’s specifications to support ongoing research activities. This repair is critical to maintaining the functionality of the laboratory’s equipment. This procurement will be handled as a sole source acquisition under the FAR Part 12 regulation for acquisition of commercial products and services, with the intent to award the contract to Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. The contracting officer managing this process is Joseph M. Dellinger from the Army Contracting Command – APG Adelphi Division. The anticipated award date is July 6, 2026, and while the notice is not a request for competitive proposals, responses or capability statements from other responsible sources will be considered if received by June 12, 2026. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and no set-asides have been designated for this requirement.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Presolicitation Notice (FAR 5.101)
1. Point of Contact: Joseph M. Dellinger
Contracting Officer
Army Contracting Command - APG
Adelphi Division
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil
520-691-4720
2. Set Asides: None
3. PSC Code: J066
4. NAICS Code: 811310
5. Description:
The Detonation Science and Modeling Branch (FCDD-RLW-WA) of the Weapons and Material Research Directorate (WMRD) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires a repair of Government-owned Rigaku SuperNova X-Ray Diffractometer. The instrument is currently exhibiting the following malfunction: power failure in the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector, diagnosed as potential failure of the power supply or communication board. This repair is essential to restore the instrument to full operational capability and continue research activities.
The following services are required:
1. Diagnose onsite;
2. Repair and restore the X-ray single crystal diffractometer to full operational condition, meeting manufacturer’s performance specifications.
6. This is a notice of intent to conduct a sole source procurement, using RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
7. The anticipated award date is 6 July 2026.
8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency.
9. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul RFO 12.102(a). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc., 9009 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
10. Response Date: Friday, 06/12/2026, no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time
Responses to this notice are due on or before 3:00pm Eastern Time on Monday, 06/12/2026 by email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil.