SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301396214

Sole Source Upgrade of Bruker Invenio FTIR at Naval Research Laboratory

This notice announces a sole source procurement by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for a specialized upgrade to its Bruker Invenio FTIR system. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Requirement: Upgrade of Bruker Invenio FTIR system to enable integration of external lasers - Service must be performed by a qualified Bruker Scientific technician - Upgrade is proprietary and only available from Bruker Scientific, LLC - Procurement Method: Sole source, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC Code: 6630 - No other FTIR manufacturers or vendors are considered capable of providing this upgrade - Commercial Opportunity: Only Bruker Scientific, LLC is eligible unless another vendor can demonstrate equivalent capability

OEM and Vendor Details - Bruker Scientific, LLC is the sole OEM and service provider

Service Details - Upgrade service for Bruker Invenio FTIR system - Integration of external lasers - Performed by Bruker technician

Period of Performance - Not specified in the notice

Estimated Contract Value - Not specified, but likely in the range of $10,000 - $50,000 based on typical FTIR upgrades

Competing Products and Vendors - No competing products or vendors identified due to proprietary requirements

Procurement Restrictions - Sole source justification based on proprietary technology and expertise - Not open for competition unless clear evidence of equivalent capability is provided

Description

NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available, and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to Bruker Scientific, LLC. This requirement is for upgrading NRL’s Bruker Invenio FTIR to integrate external lasers with the system. This modification to the FTIR (that already exists at NRL) must be performed by a qualified technician provided by Bruker Scientific due to the proprietary nature of the system. No other FTIR manufacturers can provide this service without compromising the system.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard 1,000 employees.

The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6630.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   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 purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301396214 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 9/3/26 1:00pm ET

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