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USAFA DFPM X-Band Microwave Resonator - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a firm-fixed-price, single source contract to Bruker Biospin Corp for the procurement of a specialized X-Band Microwave Resonator. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority that allows for non-competitive purchases when only one source is reasonably available, and is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12 and 13. The equipment to be procured is tailored for advanced EPR and ENDOR microwave spectroscopy, including pulsed spectroscopy applications, and must meet stringent technical specifications such as precise radiofrequency tuning, cryogenic operating capability, direct sample access while at extremely low temperatures, and compatibility with high vacuum environments. This action is publicized solely as a Notice of Intent and does not solicit bids, proposals, or quotations. Interested parties are invited to respond only to demonstrate their capabilities to meet these highly specialized requirements, with responses due by August 18, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS code 334516, which encompasses Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Communications regarding this notice are to be sent in writing to the identified contract officers at USAFA and must include the specified Notice ID. There is no set-aside for small business concerns, and all submissions are for market research purposes only to determine potential for competition in the future.
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USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USASet-Aside
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Notice of Intent to Single Source
This is a special notice prepared in accordance (IAW) with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 5.2 - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The contracting office for this notice is the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy, CO 80840.
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a firm-fixed-price single source contract to Bruker Biospin Corp, a large business located at 15 Fortune DR Billerica, Massachusetts 01821, United States. This procurement is for the acquisition of a commercial product using simplified acquisition procedures IAW FAR parts 12 and 13. The authority for this non-competitive award is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source reasonably available. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1000 employees. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, proposals, or quotes. DO NOT submit a bid/proposal/quote at this time. The anticipated award date is unknown.
USAFA intends to acquire an X-Band Microwave Resonator meeting the following minimum salient characteristics:
- Specifically designed for EPR (electron paramagnetic resonance) and ENDOR (electron nuclear double resonance) microwave spectroscopy.
- Specifically designed for pulsed microwave spectroscopy.
- Rf tuning from 100 kHz to 50 MHz.
- An opening for sample access to resonator center that is at least 4 mm in diameter.
- Resonant frequency when empty to be about 9.8 ± 0.5 GHz.
- An operating temperature range from room temperature down to liquid He temp of about 4 K.
- Sample able to be changed at cryogenic temperatures.
- Optical access for laser beams, via sample rod.
- Ability to be used in a high vacuum chamber, mounted on the inside of a KF-50 vacuum flange.
- The distance from the flange to resonator center must be approximately 50 cm.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. A solicitation package will not be issued. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement in the future is in the best interest of the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the supplies required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating any offeror's capability to provide these supplies. All communication must include Notice ID: USAFADFPMXBandMicrowaveResonator. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses and questions shall be received via email by john.perry.33@us.af.mil NLT 18 Aug 2025 at 1000 MDT.
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