SAM #98182

CDC NIOSH Sole Source Procurement of DIFFRAC.TOPAS Software from Bruker AXS LLC

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Spokane Mining Research Division (SMRD), for specialized mineral analysis software from Bruker AXS LLC. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Spokane Mining Research Division (SMRD) - OEM Highlight: - Bruker AXS LLC is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products/Services Requested: - DIFFRAC.TOPAS software (1 license) - Includes executable, associated files, installation instructions, and XRD application training - Used for advanced quantification of multiphase mineral powders - Employs Rietveld refinement and profile-fitting algorithms for precise crystallographic modeling and separation of overlapping diffraction peaks - Unique Requirements: - Software must enable accurate analysis of complex mineral samples - Training in XRD application is required to ensure proper software functionality - No competing OEMs or alternative products are specified; procurement is sole source to Bruker AXS LLC.

Description

TOPAS software enables precise quantification of multiphase mineral powders by using Rietveld refinement and advanced profile-fitting algorithms to accurately model crystallographic and instrumental effects, allowing for effective separation of overlapping diffraction peaks in complex samples.

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