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NYPD seeks one Rigaku MiniFlex 6G X-ray diffraction instrument

The New York City Police Department is seeking interest in a brand-specific X-ray diffraction instrument for its Police Laboratory. - Buyer: New York City Police Department (NYPD), Criminalistics Section, Police Laboratory. - OEM: Rigaku Americas, identified as the sole manufacturer of the requested instrument and owner of its copyrighted design specifications. - Requested product: One Rigaku MiniFlex 6G benchtop X-ray diffraction (XRD) instrument, to be manufactured and delivered. No part number is provided. - Intended use: Analyze, compare, and identify components in tape, chemical unknowns, and explosives. - Notable requirement: The request is brand-specific; the NYPD is considering a sole-source procurement. Other vendors may express interest if they believe they can provide the instrument.

Description

The NYPD plans to enter sole-source negotiations with Rigaku Americas for one brand-specific Rigaku MiniFlex 6G Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Instrument. The contract includes the instrument’s manufacture and delivery for use by the Police Laboratory’s Criminalistics Section to analyze, compare, and identify components in tape, chemical unknowns, and explosives. The source states Rigaku Americas is the sole manufacturer and owns the design specifications’ copyrights; vendors who believe they can supply the instrument may submit an Expression of Interest. Responses are due November 4, 2026.

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