Opportunity
SAM #W911QX26QA090
Repair of Rigaku SuperNova X-ray Single Crystal Diffractometer for Army Research Laboratory
Buyer
U.S. Army Garrison Adelphi
Posted
May 28, 2026
Respond By
June 12, 2026
Identifier
W911QX26QA090
NAICS
811219, 811310
The Army Research Laboratory's Detonation Science and Modeling Branch is seeking specialized repair services for a Rigaku SuperNova X-ray Single Crystal Diffractometer at Aberdeen Proving Ground. - Government Buyer: - Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Material Research Directorate, Detonation Science and Modeling Branch (FCDD-RLW-WA) - Contracting office: Army Contracting Command - APG, Adelphi Division - OEM Highlight: - Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and intended sole source provider - Products/Services Requested: - Onsite diagnosis and repair of a Rigaku SuperNova X-ray Single Crystal Diffractometer - Specific focus on resolving a power failure in the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector, potentially due to a failed power supply or communication board - Restoration of the instrument to full operational condition, meeting all manufacturer performance specifications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement to the OEM (Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc.) - All work to be performed onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland - No set-asides or alternative sources specified - Place of Performance: - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (military base) - Contracting Office: - Army Contracting Command - APG, Adelphi Division, Adelphi, MD
Description
Presolicitation Notice (FAR 5.101)
1. Point of Contact: Joseph M. Dellinger
Contracting Officer
Army Contracting Command - APG
Adelphi Division
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil
520-691-4720
2. Set Asides: None
3. PSC Code: J066
4. NAICS Code: 811310
5. Description:
The Detonation Science and Modeling Branch (FCDD-RLW-WA) of the Weapons and Material Research Directorate (WMRD) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires a repair of Government-owned Rigaku SuperNova X-Ray Diffractometer. The instrument is currently exhibiting the following malfunction: power failure in the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector, diagnosed as potential failure of the power supply or communication board. This repair is essential to restore the instrument to full operational capability and continue research activities.
The following services are required:
1. Diagnose onsite;
2. Repair and restore the X-ray single crystal diffractometer to full operational condition, meeting manufacturer’s performance specifications.
6. This is a notice of intent to conduct a sole source procurement, using RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
7. The anticipated award date is 6 July 2026.
8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency.
9. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul RFO 12.102(a). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc., 9009 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
10. Response Date: Friday, 06/12/2026, no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time
Responses to this notice are due on or before 3:00pm Eastern Time on Monday, 06/12/2026 by email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil.