00018 - XRD Diffractometer System
ID: OAA-26-00018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTDOL - CAS DIVISION 1 PROCUREMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5b4f126e371048a0a1e69ea05259f28e/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is seeking information regarding the procurement of an XRD Diffractometer System, as outlined in a Request for Information (RFI). This advanced analytical equipment is essential for high-precision analyses in materials research, including phase identification and crystallographic structure determination across various sample types. Interested vendors must provide detailed company capabilities, proposed approaches, and pricing estimates, with responses due by January 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and questions accepted until December 17, 2025. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Maria Britton at britton.maria.m@dol.gov or Deborah Worrells at worrells.deborah@dol.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria Britton
    britton.maria.m@dol.gov
    Deborah Worrells
    worrells.deborah@dol.gov
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    Attachment 01 - QA Log.xlsx
    The provided government file, structured with "Section," "Question," and "Response" headings, appears to be a template or a very brief excerpt from a larger document. Its main purpose is to outline a question-and-answer format, commonly used in government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs to solicit or provide information. Without further content, the document itself does not contain specific information about a project, grant, or request. However, it signifies a framework for structured communication and information exchange within government procurement or application processes. The document's essence lies in establishing a clear, organized method for presenting queries and corresponding replies, which is fundamental for transparency and clarity in government solicitations.
    RFI - XRD Diffractometer.doc
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for an XRD Diffractometer System. This RFI, not a request for proposals, aims to conduct market research to identify businesses capable of providing the necessary equipment and services. The acquisition falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and provide detailed information including company capabilities, proposed approach, past performance, and pricing estimates. Responses, limited to 10 pages, must be submitted by January 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions due by December 17, 2025.
    SOW XRD System - Final - 12-9-25.docx
    The government seeks an X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Diffractometer System for advanced materials research. This system must perform high-precision analyses for phase identification, quantification, and crystallographic structure determination across various sample types like powders and thin films. Key technical requirements include high sensitivity, resolution, a stable X-ray source, configurable optics, a high-resolution detector with fast scanning, and user-friendly software for data analysis. The system must also comply with all radiation safety standards. Support requirements include installation, optimization, and adherence to the Buy American Act. Specific components include a Cu target X-ray source, goniometer, sample stage, chiller, automated sample changer for 48-100 samples, and specialized holders for 25-mm filters. It must detect 10µg of silica and accurately measure quartz and cristobalite at specified angles. The contract covers delivery within 30 days, installation and verification within 90 days at the OSHA Technical Center, and includes a base year plus four option periods of full-service maintenance with unlimited remote support, software upgrades, 72-hour on-site response, parts, loaner parts, annual preventive maintenance, and an anode rebuild.
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