# 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

<p>Please see attached RFI and&nbsp;DRAFT Salient Characteristics, please respond accordingly.</p>

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