Opportunity
SAM #SHOP-PR-26-001650
FBI Sole Source Procurement: Nordson Q7Pro X-Ray Inspection System for Semiconductor Analysis
Buyer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 16, 2026
Identifier
SHOP-PR-26-001650
NAICS
334515
This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the FBI for a specialized X-ray inspection system. - Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Operational Technology Division, Electronic Device Analysis Unit (EDAU) - Product: Nordson Q7Pro X-Ray Inspection System - XPLANE+CT - Includes dual-mode Quadra NT, Onyx FP6.5Mpixel detector, 40" ultra-wide monitor, Windows 11 OS, and advanced CT functionality - OEM: Nordson DAGE (Carlsbad, CA) - Justification: Sole source due to unique capabilities for semiconductor reverse engineering and failure analysis - NAICS Code: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) - Estimated delivery by December 31, 2027 - Vendors must be registered in SAM - Place of performance: Virginia, 22135, UNITED STATES - Contracting office: FBI - No additional products or services requested - Commercial competitors may include companies offering high-resolution X-ray inspection systems for semiconductor analysis - Estimated contract value: $250,000 - $500,000
Technical Details: - The system is required for high-resolution imaging and advanced failure analysis of semiconductor devices - Features include XPLANE+CT, dual-mode imaging, and specialized software for reverse engineering - Only Nordson DAGE is specified as the manufacturer; no resellers or integrators mentioned
Description
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm fixed price contract with Nordson DAGE, Address: 2747 Loker Avenue West, Carlsbad, CA 92010, for the purpose of purchasing the Nordson Q7Pro X-ray Inspection System. See attached Justification and Approval for further details.
This notice will be distributed solely through the U.S. General Services Administration’s beta.SAM.gov website (www.beta.SAM.gov). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the beta.SAM.gov website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The North American Classification System Code is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals.
The FBI intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1). Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement to the attention of: Allison E. Stecher, email address: aestecher@fbi.gov, by Friday, May 15, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern). Only emailed responses will be considered. 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 contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.
Vendors must be registered in SAM, effective July 29, 2012 to receive government contracts. The FBI uses a financial system that has a direct interface with SAM. Please ensure that your company’s SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes TIN, EFT, DUNS, addresses and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.