Empyrean XRD and Epsilon 4 XRF Service
ID: W912HZ25N6606Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/61efa1e255cc40bf84b810dba1baf7b1/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for annual service and maintenance of the Empyrean X-ray Diffractometer and Epsilon X-ray Fluorescence equipment, which are critical for geotechnical and structural laboratory operations in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The procurement requires comprehensive support services, including hardware and software phone and remote support, annual preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, spare parts coverage, and emergency support, all of which must be performed by the original equipment manufacturer, Malvern Panalytical, to ensure compliance with warranty conditions. This sole source acquisition is justified due to the proprietary nature of the technology involved, which limits competition and necessitates specialized service capabilities. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Jon-Vincent Holden and David Ammermann by 1:00 PM CST on October 2, 2024, for consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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    Jon-Vincent Holden
    Jon-Vincent.S.Holden@usace.army.mil
    David Ammermann
    david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
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    A02.08 JA Updated (FAR 13.5) - Redacted_Redacted.pdf
    The document justifies a sole source acquisition for annual maintenance and service of the Empyrean X-ray Diffractometer and Epsilon X-ray Fluorescence equipment utilized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS. The contracting authority cites FAR Part 13, allowing sole source procurement due to the specific requirement for service by the manufacturer, Malvern Panalytical, which alone can ensure compliance with warranty conditions. Efforts to promote competition are limited since proprietary technology used in these instruments precludes other firms from providing service. Market research confirms that Malvern Panalytical is the only capable service provider, thereby necessitating a sole source contract. The document further details the institutional framework guiding this procurement process and the controls around dissemination of the justification within a federal context. This procurement exemplifies the complexities involved in acquiring specialized equipment services while navigating compliance and competition issues in federal acquisitions.
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