XRD Diffractometer System
ID: OAA-25-00071Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9b9ef84ba0894e8f9959d3d7d265a234/view
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    The Department of Labor, specifically the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, is conducting market research for a XRD Diffractometer System intended for use at the Salt Lake Technical Center. This procurement aims to identify potential contractors capable of providing a high-precision analytical instrument essential for advanced materials research, including phase identification and structural analysis of crystalline materials. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including high sensitivity, versatile sample handling, and compliance with safety standards, with delivery and installation expected within 120 days. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement and complete a Market Research Questionnaire by January 28, 2025, to the designated contacts, Brandon Jones and Deborah Worrells, via their provided emails.

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    Brandon Jones
    jones.brandon.m@dol.gov
    Deborah Worrells
    worrells.deborah@dol.gov
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    SOW XRD System RFI.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for procuring an X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Diffractometer System intended for advanced materials research. The system must provide high-precision analytics of crystalline materials, supporting diverse experiments such as phase identification and structural analysis. Key requirements include high sensitivity and resolution, versatile sample handling capabilities, a stable X-ray source, configurable optics, a reliable high-resolution detector, and advanced software for data analysis. Safety compliance with OSHA and radiation protection standards is mandatory, including features like emergency controls. Delivery and installation are required within 120 days at the OSHA Technical Center in Sandy, Utah, with the contractor also responsible for training on system operation. The system specifications include a copper-target X-ray source, goniometer, sample stage, automated sample changer, and data processing capabilities. This procurement aims to enhance research capabilities across multiple scientific sectors by accurately analyzing materials and aiding innovations in fields such as pharmaceuticals and nanotechnology.
    XRD Diffractometer System RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking market research responses for a XRD Diffractometer System to be used at the Salt Lake Technical Center. This Request for Information (RFI) is designed to identify potential contractors with the capability and experience needed for this project. It clarifies that this is not a solicitation or proposal request, and that the submission of information is voluntary. Interested parties must register in the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM). Respondents are required to provide a capabilities statement, answers to a Market Research Questionnaire, specifications of their proposed equipment, and estimated pricing which will aid in the analysis. The document includes detailed instructions for submission, emphasizing the need for respondents to detail their experience and technical capacity. The RFI outlines specific requirements and encourages firms, particularly small businesses, to participate by submitting their responses to designated contacts by January 28, 2025. Overall, this efforts seek to gather industry input to inform the potential acquisition of an essential scientific instrument for OSHA.
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