FASTSCAN NANOSCOPE UGPRADE
ID: N0017325Q5229Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/43b37c65cc2f4a05b2c5a9817e4f2b2e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract for the upgrade of a FASTSCAN Nanoscope 6 system to Bruker. This procurement is critical for enhancing the laboratory's capabilities in high-performance computing and electronic computer manufacturing, as indicated by the NAICS code 334111. The purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a threshold not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties have 15 calendar days from the notice publication to express their interest and capability. For further inquiries, Richard Key can be contacted via email at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    RICHARD KEY
    RICHARD.A.KEY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
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