X-Ray diffractometer
ID: LBLAM20250117Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTORBerkeley, CA, 94720, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3b44027d70a34cf2a55200e59143436a/view
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    The Department of Energy, specifically the Berkeley National Laboratory, is seeking qualified vendors to procure an X-ray diffractometer, with an estimated budget of $600,000 to $700,000. The system must meet stringent technical specifications, including a high-brightness X-ray source, automated optics, integrated software for user-friendly operation, and advanced temperature control capabilities for high-throughput X-ray analysis. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the laboratory's measurement tools, facilitating accurate and efficient X-ray analysis for diverse users. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information by February 7, 2025, and are advised that the potential Request for Proposal is expected in Spring FY 2025. For further inquiries, contact Anita Mathias at amathias@lbl.gov.

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    Anita Mathias
    amathias@lbl.gov
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    The Request for Information (RFI) from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks capable sources for procuring an X-ray diffractometer, with an estimated budget of $600,000 to $700,000. The potential Request for Proposal (RFP) and award are expected in Spring FY 2025. Respondents are instructed to submit their information electronically by February 7, 2025, without expecting reimbursement for costs incurred in response. The X-ray diffractometer must meet specified technical requirements, including high-brightness X-ray sources, automated optics, integrated software, and temperature control capabilities. Companies responding to the RFI must provide comprehensive company information, including core competencies, customer service processes, technical capabilities, and experience with similar projects. All responses must be suitable for public disclosure, and proprietary information should not be included. This initiative underscores the lab's need for advanced measurement tools to facilitate high-throughput and accurate X-ray analysis while allowing diverse user access through an intuitive software interface.
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