SAM #N0017326RFIMR11

Market Research for High Field 600 MHz NMR Spectrometer System at Naval Research Laboratory

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), a Department of the Navy facility in Washington, DC, is conducting market research for a High Field 600 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer System. - Government Buyer: - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Washington, DC - Products/Systems Requested: - 600 MHz NMR Spectrometer Console - At least 3 independent RF channels (15–600 MHz), high power amplifiers (500 W to 4 kW), receiver console with digitizing capabilities, gradient controller, temperature control units, MAS pneumatic unit, gas flow system, field lock equipment, and RF filters - Minimum 12.5 ns timing resolution, 1 GB pulse sequencer memory - Superconducting Magnet System - 14.0 Tesla (600 MHz) magnet, 54 mm standard bore, field stability drift rate <10 ppb/hr, helium hold time ~1 year, low loss cryostat, shim systems, magnet stand, helium/nitrogen level sensors - Solution NMR Probe - Triple resonance, optimized for X-nuclei observation with H and/or F decoupling, sensitivity specs (H: 750:1, F: 950:1, C: 330:1, P: 250:1, N: 45:1), variable temperature range -150°C to +150°C, automatic tuning/matching, compatible with 2H lock - Solid-State NMR Probes - Double resonance probe for X-nuclei, max rotation frequency ≥111 kHz, X tuning range 15N to 31P, high power 1H/19F decoupling, rotor test station, 0.7 mm MAS ZrO2 rotors, stereo microscope - HFXY MAS probe with interchangeable 1.6 mm and 2.5 mm heads, Vespel spinning systems, packing tools, rotors, low gamma tuning kit, light illumination capability, single probe base module - Host Computer and Software - Commercial workstation (min. 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, DVDRW, 22" monitor, Ethernet), software for acquisition, processing, simulation, curve fitting, pulse programming, macro editing, warranty period software upgrades - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support a wide range of standard NMR experiments, maintain high stability and precision, and include advanced automation and control features - Probes must meet strict sensitivity, spinning frequency, and temperature range specifications - Vendors must provide detailed capability statements and demonstrate compliance with technical requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documents; the government is seeking information from all capable sources - Place of Performance: - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC, and contractor facilities

Description

Sources Sought Notice

Request for Information (RFI): N00173-26-RFI-MR11

Date Posted:  14 April 2026

Title: 600 MHz Spectrometer System 

PSC: J066

NAICS Code: 334516

Response Date: 29 April 2026, 3pm EST

Primary POC: Maribel Ramirez

NOTE:

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR AN INDICATION THAT A CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENT WILL EXIST AS A RESULT OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is in support of market research and procurement planning being conducted by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC. This SSN is for informational and planning purposes only and does not guarantee that this will be competed via SAM.gov. The Government assumes NO financial responsibility for any costs incurred. A solicitation package is not available at this time.

Contracting Office:

NRL, 4555 Overlook Ave, SW, Washington DC 20375

OBJECTIVE:

The intent of this Sources Sought/RFI is to gauge industry interest and search for potential sources capable of fulfilling a requirement for a 600 MHz Spectrometer System. The minimum requirements and specifications described in detail are in the attached document titled Attachment 1- 600 MHz Spectrometer System and also summarized in Attachment 2- Summary of Requirements for 600 MHz Spectrometer System. The Government is currently in the planning stages for this procurement and may continue to modify the language within the requirement as necessary. These requirements and specifications do not necessarily represent final requirements and specifications. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. Responses are to follow the Contractor Response Format described below. No reimbursement will be issued for any cost connected with providing capability information.  

CONTRACTOR RESPONSE FORMAT:

Interested parties, at a minimum, shall supply all of the below required information in a Capability Statement. Please reference this Sources Sought Notice/RFI number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail. Please be sure to read through the items below and address them as applicable.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Company Name and Address Point of Contact for clarification/questions Telephone number and e-mail address DUNS Number, CAGE Code PSC Code of the proposed solution (See https://psctool.us) Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached requirements and specifications

COMMERCIALITY OF PROPOSED ITEM:

Whether item(s) offered/proposed is a commercial item and is customarily used by the general public or non-government entities for other than government purposes. Whether the item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public, and if so, identify one or more such sales, leases, or licenses to document the commerciality of the item.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Provide a description of how the proposed product will meet or exceed each of the specifications as it is anticipated that ultimate evaluation will be best values and a go/no go basis. Provide a product brochure and highlight the areas that meet or exceed specifications.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:

Responses should be no more than 10 pages

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: NRL-DC and Contractor Facility

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.  Point of contact for this Sources Sought notice is Maribel Ramirez. Responses to this notice should be sent to maribel.ramirez23.civ@us.navy.mil.

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