Field Deployable X-Ray Diffraction System

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks to procure a field-deployable X-ray diffraction (XRD) system for its Gaithersburg, MD facility. The system must be capable of analyzing materials in the field, with specifications including a sealed tube X-ray source, a high-resolution detector, and software for data analysis. The contractor must deliver, install, and train NIST staff on the system. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The contract value is not specified, but based on the nature of the equipment, it is likely in the $100k-$1M range.