Repair of X-ray Single Crystal Diffractometer, Rigaku SuperNova

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
W911QX26QA090
NAICS
811310
PSC
J066
Posted
May 28, 2026
Response due
June 12, 2026
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking repair services for a Government-owned Rigaku SuperNova X-ray single crystal diffractometer, specifically to address a power failure in the CCD detector. This presolicitation notice indicates a sole source procurement intended for Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc., and is not set aside for small businesses, meaning competition is limited. Interested parties may submit capability statements by the response deadline of June 12, 2026, but the government retains discretion on whether to consider alternative proposals.

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Description

Template last updated 3/2/2015 Presolicitation Notice (FAR 5.101) 1. Point of Contact: Joseph M. Dellinger Contracting Officer Army Contracting Command - APG Adelphi Division 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1197 joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil 520-691-4720 2. Set Asides: None 3. PSC Code: J066 4. NAICS Code: 811310 5. Description: The Detonation Science and Modeling Branch (FCDD-RLW-WA) of the Weapons and Material Research Directorate (WMRD) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires a repair of Government-owned Rigaku SuperNova X-Ray Diffractometer. The instrument is currently exhibiting the following malfunction: power failure in the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector, diagnosed as potential failure of the power supply or communication board. This repair is essential to restore the instrument to full operational capability and continue research activities. The following services are required: 1. Diagnose onsite; 2. Repair and restore the X-ray single crystal diffractometer to full operational condition, meeting manufacturer’s performance specifications. 6. This is a notice of intent to conduct a sole source procurement, using RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. -- 1 of 2 -- 7. The anticipated award date is 6 July 2026. 8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency. 9. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul RFO 12.102(a). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc., 9009 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381. 10. Response Date: Friday, 06/12/2026, no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time Responses to this notice are due on or before 3:00pm Eastern Time on Monday, 06/12/2026 by email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil 5/28/2026 X Joseph Dellinger Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: USA -- 2 of 2 --

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