Desktop X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) System

SOL #: SP4706-26-Q-0011Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2
COLUMBUS, OH, 43218, United States

Place of Performance

Columbus, OH

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 4, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026, 3:59 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), specifically DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2, is soliciting quotations for a Desktop X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) System for the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) in Columbus, Ohio. This requirement is for a new Bowman P-Series XRF System, including installation, training, and a dedicated workstation. Quotations are due by May 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all components for a new, not refurbished, Bowman P-Series XRF System. Key technical specifications include:

  • High flux silicon drift detector (SDD) with minimum 190eV resolution, capable of detecting elements Al – Ur.
  • 50 W (50kV and 1mA) micro-focused W anode tube.
  • Programmable X-Y stage (minimum 13”x15”) with four round collimators (4, 8, 12, 24 mil).
  • Z distance capable of measuring sample sizes of 5.5" and focal distance between 0.25 – 2.5".
  • CMOS 1280x720 VGA camera and a 150W, 100-240 volt power supply.
  • Installation and calibration by a Bowman technician.
  • Minimum 1 day of training for 5 personnel on equipment and Bowman Archer software.
  • A desktop workstation (Intel Core i5 9th gen, 16GB RAM, SSD, 24" monitor, Windows 11 Pro 64bit). The system must be a drop-in replacement for the current XRF system and compatible with custom software programs.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
  • Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
  • Delivery: Required within 8-10 weeks from the date of award, with final delivery by June 18, 2026.
  • Warranty: Minimum one-year on all parts and labor from the date of installation.
  • Place of Performance: Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), 300 North James Road, Bldg. 17-3, Columbus, OH 43213-1152.
  • Payment: Via Defense Finance and Accounting Service through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Invoices to be submitted within 10 workdays after training/work.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

This opportunity is not a small business set-aside.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotations Due: May 18, 2026.
  • Quotation Validity: Quotations must be valid for 90 days from the submission date.
  • Instructions: The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 100 and DLA Technical and Quality Master List of Requirements. Quotations should include pricing and delivery information.
  • Packaging: Supplies will be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951.

Points of Contact

  • Primary Contact: Shaun Bunnell (Shaun.Bunnell@dla.mil, 614-693-2603)
  • Secondary Contact: Jacob Combs (jacob.combs@dla.mil, 445-737-398)
  • Government COR: Kyle Palmer (614-692-8860)
  • Government Technical Representative: William Myers (614-693-2814)

People

Points of Contact

Shaun BunnellPRIMARY
Jacob CombsSECONDARY

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