Intent to Sole Source - The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the purchase and integration of one (1) “TOHO FLX 2320-S” XRD detector
ID: W911QX24Q0224Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4a9feafaf2f74b1ea3fba4cf3b3568d3/view
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    Description

    Intent to Sole Source - The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the purchase and integration of one (1) “TOHO FLX 2320-S” XRD detector. This procurement notice is issued by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically the DEPT OF THE ARMY, with the office being W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI. The notice type is Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. The service/item being procured is an XRD detector, which is typically used in analytical laboratories for measuring the crystal structure and composition of materials. The procurement target is TOHO Technology Inc., located at 4809 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 113 Chicago, Illinois. The place of performance for this procurement is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States. The primary contact for this procurement is Zachary Dowling, who can be reached at zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil or 5206729587. The secondary contact is Robert A. Edwards, who can be reached at robert.a.edwards147.civ@mail.mil or 3013943690. The delivery of the XRD detector is required within 12 weeks after contract award and should be made to Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The contract line item structure includes CLIN 0001 for the FLX-2320-S Thin Film Stress Measurement System and CLIN 0002 for the Sub-Ambient Stage upgraded low-temperature measurement stage compatible with FLX-2320-S. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 effective 22 May 2024. The evaluation criteria for this procurement will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

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