Powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) System

The U.S. Air Force is seeking one highly modular, automated multipurpose Powder X‑Ray Diffraction (XRD) system. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract covering delivery, installation, and on‑site user training. The system must include a radiation‑safety enclosure, Cu‑target X‑ray tube, high‑precision goniometer, hybrid pixel detector, motorized sample stages, and optional non‑ambient capabilities (LN₂ cooling, WAXS/SAXS/USAXS, XRD‑DSC). Integrated software must provide instrument control, data reduction, phase identification, quantitative analysis, and PDF calculations. Offerors must submit a technical description, past‑performance summary, and pricing by 16 Sep 2026. Evaluation will be best‑value based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price. • One (1) Powder XRD system, complete with enclosure, source, optics, detector, stages, and software. • Must meet detailed performance specs (e.g., 2.2 kW Cu tube, 0.0001° step resolution, 3.2 ms readout). • Delivery, installation, and training included in the price. • Questions due 14 Sep 2026; quotes due 16 Sep 2026, valid through 30 Sep 2026. • Evaluation factors: technical compliance, past performance, price.