XRF Maintenance
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVY

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7C20)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/338d3b37c5e740d5847da9808848548d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Office of Naval Intelligence, intends to solicit a firm fixed-price contract for maintenance services related to Thermo-Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc.'s Niton XRF equipment. The procurement aims to disable connectivity features such as Camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, along with factory calibration following the service completion, with the requirement set for fiscal year 2026. This specialized maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational integrity and security of the analytical instruments used in defense applications. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Doris Coleman at doris.m.coleman6.civ@us.navy.mil, with the understanding that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive quotations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Doris Coleman
    (301) 669-2515
    doris.m.coleman6.civ@us.navy.mil
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    PR12572 - Niton XRF LSJ-KO sign 12.16.25_Redacted.pdf
    This document is a Limited Source Justification and Approval (LSJ) from the Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Intelligence, dated December 9, 2025. It authorizes a firm fixed-price contract for specialized services, specifically referencing the Niton XRF equipment. The LSJ outlines various justifications for limiting competition, primarily citing scenarios where only one source is capable due to unique or highly specialized services, or urgent and compelling needs that would result in unacceptable delays with full competition. The contracting officer will determine the price's fairness based on historical data. Market research indicates that only a sole source can provide the required services, and there are no immediate actions planned to remove barriers to restricted consideration for future acquisitions. The document also details the necessary certifications and approvals from technical cognizance, contracting officers, and legal counsel for orders exceeding specified thresholds.
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