Opportunity
SAM #HandheldSpectrometer
Army RFI for a rugged handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzer
Buyer
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
HandheldSpectrometer
NAICS
334516
The U.S. Army is seeking information on a rugged handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzer for field analysis. - Government buyer: U.S. Army, Army Contracting Command (ACC), W6QK CCAD Contracting Office. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named in the notice or attachment. - Primary product: Handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer; quantity and part number are not specified. - Key requirements: 8–50 kV rhodium-anode X-ray tube, silicon drift detector with a high-sensitivity graphene window, removable lithium-ion battery, WVGA capacitive touchscreen, Linux operating system, and integrated aiming and panorama cameras. - Includes environmental and durability features such as a four-foot drop test, IP54 protection, and operation across specified temperature and humidity ranges. - Additional features include automatic altitude and air-density correction, removable industrial MicroSD storage, and USB ports for accessories and computer connection. - Optional accessories: Field stand, soil foot, holster, probe shield, weld mask, hot heel, and carry case; quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Warranty: Standard three-year warranty required. - Period of performance: Not specified; no service period is identified.
Description
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