Small Business Set Aside - Comprehensive service coverage of a Bruker Avance III 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR).

Solicitation W911QX26QA048 is a Firm Fixed Price contract issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office, for the comprehensive maintenance service coverage of a Bruker Avance III 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (Serial #10215255). The scope includes the maintenance of associated hardware, electronics, accessories, and probes located at the Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811210, with a size standard of 34 million dollars. The period of performance begins on May 25, 2026, and runs through May 24, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods available at the government's discretion. The award will be based on a trade-off process evaluating price, technical capabilities, and past performance to determine the most advantageous offer to the government. Performance is governed by a Performance Work Statement, and the government will handle all inspection and acceptance at the destination in Maryland. Contractors must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all invoicing and adhere to strict non-personal services regulations, ensuring no contractor personnel exercise supervisory authority over government employees. Key administrative requirements include wearing government-approved identification badges and adhering to a standard work schedule of 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Proposals are due by April 29, 2026, via SAM.gov.