USAFA DFPM X-Band Microwave Resonator - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: USAFADFPMXBandMicrowaveResonatorType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7000 10 CONS LGCUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2b3d3a946d4a4bb2825767c8262bc462/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), intends to award a firm-fixed-price single source contract to Bruker Biospin Corp for the acquisition of an X-Band Microwave Resonator. This specialized equipment is designed for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and electron nuclear double resonance (ENDOR) microwave spectroscopy, with specific requirements including a resonant frequency of approximately 9.8 GHz and the capability to operate at cryogenic temperatures. The procurement is critical for advancing research in microwave spectroscopy, and interested parties are advised that this notice is not a solicitation for bids or proposals; however, they may submit documentation of their capabilities to the primary contact, John Perry, via email by August 18, 2025, at 10:00 MDT.

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    John Perry
    (719) 333-7204
    john.perry.33@us.af.mil
    April Delobel
    april.delobel.1@us.af.mil
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