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Repair of X-ray Single Crystal Diffractometer, Rigaku SuperNova
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – APG Adelphi Division is proceeding with a sole source procurement under FAR Part 12 to repair a Government-owned Rigaku SuperNova X-Ray Diffractometer at the Army Research Laboratory’s Weapons and Material Research Directorate. The instrument, located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, has experienced a critical malfunction in its Charge-Coupled Device detector, suspected to stem from a failure in the power supply or communication board. The requirement calls for an onsite diagnostic assessment followed by full restoration of the system to meet manufacturer performance specifications. The activity is classified under NAICS Code 811310 and PSC Code J066, with no set-aside provisions. The Government has identified Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. as the sole source provider due to its exclusive expertise and proprietary knowledge of the equipment, and intends to award the contract to this entity. While the procurement is structured as non-competitive, any responsible source may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by the deadline of June 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, via email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil; however, the Government retains full discretion over whether to open the requirement to competition. The anticipated award date is July 6, 2026. All submissions must be directed to the designated email address, and the contracting officer, Joseph M. Dellinger, can be contacted for further inquiries at the Adelphi, Maryland, office. No pricing details, evaluation criteria, or contract administration specifics are disclosed at this presolicitation stage.
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Place of Performance
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.
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