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Upgrade to Bruker Invenio FTIR

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N00173-26-Q-1301396214 Federal

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The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to Bruker Scientific, LLC for the upgrade of an existing Bruker Invenio FTIR system to integrate external lasers. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, the agency has determined that only a qualified technician from Bruker Scientific can perform this modification without compromising the system. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 and PSC 6630, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding 350,000 dollars. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to respond to this requirement under notice number N00173-26-Q-1301396214 by the closing date of September 3, 2026. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The final decision to conduct a competitive procurement remains at the sole discretion of the government.

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Sole source order for Bruker Scientific to upgrade Naval Research Laboratory FTIR system.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Washington, DC, 20375, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Maribel Ramirez

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NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE


This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available, and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 


The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to Bruker Scientific, LLC. This requirement is for upgrading NRL’s Bruker Invenio FTIR to integrate external lasers with the system. This modification to the FTIR (that already exists at NRL) must be performed by a qualified technician provided by Bruker Scientific due to the proprietary nature of the system. No other FTIR manufacturers can provide this service without compromising the system.


The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard 1,000 employees.


The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6630.


This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:


  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.


Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301396214 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    


Closes 9/3/26 1:00pm ET

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