Opportunity
SAM #W911KF-26-S-0010
Army Seeks Four Optical Emission Spectrometers (Benchtop & Portable) with Installation and Training at Anniston Army Depot
Buyer
Anniston Army Depot
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
W911KF-26-S-0010
NAICS
334516
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Anniston Army Depot (ACC ANAD), Alabama, is seeking industry input for the planned procurement of four optical emission spectrometers and related equipment for metal analysis at Anniston Army Depot. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command, Army Contracting Command, ACC-DTA, W6QK ACC ANAD - Place of performance: Anniston Army Depot, Alabama - Products/Services Requested: - Four optical emission spectrometers: - Two benchtop models - Effective wavelength range: 119-670 nm - Supports nine matrix modules (Fe, Al, Cu, Ni, Co, Ti, Mg, Pb, Zn) - Includes PC with 21.5" monitor, calibration materials, thermal stabilized optics, automatic profiling, single sample calibration, lifetime software licenses, U.S. Customary units, ancillary equipment (PC stand, spark stand plate, wire adapter, calibration kits, argon regulator), consumables, spare parts, installation, and 36 hours of personnel training - Two portable models - Probe capable of low-level detection of carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, boron, arsenic, and tin - Cable length at least 4 meters, display screen, extended wavelength range 165-210 nm, arc and spark functions - Supports nine matrix modules, calibration materials, analysis time under 15 seconds, accessories (adapters, trolley, battery pack, argon regulator), Windows-based software with reporting and printer compatibility, advanced metals database, meets API 5L, ASME Section IX B&PV, ISO 17025 A2LA standards, arc excitation source, 115V power - Delivery, installation, and operator training included - Two days of onsite operator training at Anniston Army Depot - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must meet ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 standards - Support for at least ten years from acceptance - Delivery required within 90 days of contract award, with installation and training at Anniston Army Depot - Responses should include capability statements and past performance examples - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Anniston Army Depot, 7 Frankford Ave, Anniston, AL 36201-4199
Description
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Anniston Army Depot
Spectrometers (Metal Analyzers)
Description
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Army is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the same manner as this notice, at beta.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
Background
This requirement is for the purchase specification provides the minimum requirements for four optical emission spectrometers and ancillary equipment. located at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD). See Attachment 1 – Statement of Work. Delivery Date: 12 Jul 26
3.0 Requested Information
3.1 Capability Statement, which includes any past performance examples of similar projects.
3.2 Recommended Contracting Strategy
3.3 Input/Responses on the following:
3.3.1 Are there enough details to assemble an accurate hardware price? If not, please identify shortcomings or other necessary information.
3.3.2 Are there enough details to assemble an accurate software and integration/installation price that will meet the Government’s requirement? If not, please identify shortcomings or other necessary information.
3.3.3 What additional information, if any, would be necessary to formulate a transition plan?
3.3.4 What sections, if any, require additional definition in order to properly specify your product?
3.3.5 Is the estimated Period of Performance time sufficient? If not, what would your firm propose?
3.3.6 Any additional questions/concerns/input your firm may have in regards to this Statement of Work (SOW).
4.0 Responses
4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via MS Word document by responding to the Point of Contact (POC) below.
4.2 Responses are due no later than 27 APR 26 AT 10 AM CST. Responses shall be limited to those items referenced in section 3.0 and 4.3 and shall be submitted via e-mail only to Reese Wells, christopher.r.wells36.civ@army.mil. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
4.3. Responses shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:
4.3.1 Company Name, mailing address, and CAGE code.
4.3.2 Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.
4.3.3 Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Size Standard 1,000 employees
5.0 Industry Discussions
Anniston Army Depot representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements and any other items specified herein.
6.0 Questions
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to christopher.r.wells36.civ@army.mil. Verbal questions or phone calls will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting responses to the beta.sam.gov website. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 27 APR 26 will be answered.
7.0 Summary
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide Spectrometers (Metal Analyzers). The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.