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
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
May 4, 2026
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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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Posted: May 4, 2026