Service Bruker Nano-Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy System
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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Quick Summary
This is a Special Notice from the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, announcing its intent to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) sole source contract to Bruker Nano, Inc. The contract is for repair and upgrade services of a Bruker nano-Fourier InfraRed Spectroscopy System located at the Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC) in Natick, MA. Responses from interested parties are due by June 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The required service supports research and development in nano-Fourier transform infrared (nano-FTIR) microscopy and quantum entangled photons for quantum sensing. The system utilizes a unique broadband longwave infrared laser source (Carmina laser) coupled with Bruker-manufactured Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Scattering Scanning Near-field Optical Microscope (s-SNOM). The specific repair and upgrade involves:
- Restoring nanoscopic infrared (IR) sensing functionality through Carmina laser re-alignment.
- Re-alignment of the laser to the Bruker AFM and s-SNOM microscope.
- Adding photon entanglement from the Carmina laser for quantum sensing capabilities. The contractor is required to provide one service visit, all necessary parts, travel, and labor.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Award Basis: Sole Source, under FAR 13.106(b)(1)
- Intended Awardee: Bruker Nano, Inc., 5255 E. Williams Cir # 2080, Tucson, AZ 85711
- NAICS: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Place of Performance: Bldg. 16, Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC), Natick, MA 01760
Response Information
This is NOT a Request for Proposals, and no solicitation document is available. Interested parties capable of meeting this requirement may identify their interest.
- Submission Method: Email ONLY to Chris Welsh (richard.c.welsh2.civ@army.mil).
- Response Deadline: June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing only.
- The government will not compensate for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this notice. A determination not to compete this proposed action is at the Contracting Officer's discretion.