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Intent to Award Sole Source - ION Source Replacement

ID: IASS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0020 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  90%
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Description

This requirement is for NX9000 Ion Source Replacement at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SINGLE SOURCE: The NAICS Code is 423490. Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RWTE), Eglin AFB, FL contemplates awarding a single source purchase order as authorized by RFO 6.104-1(a)(4) to Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. Please see the attachments to this notice for additional details. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government for the competition of this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any responses should be e-mailed to the buyer at EMAIL no later than 4 June 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Only responses received by this date will be considered. All questions should be directed to the buyer at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads NX9000 Source Replacement Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.

Background
The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RWTE) at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, is planning to award a single source purchase order for the replacement of the NX9000 Ion Source.

This acquisition is necessary to restore the operational capability of the NX9000 FIB-SEM system, which supports critical research and development related to high explosives.

Work Details
The contract involves the replacement of several components of the NX9000 FIB-SEM system, specifically:
1. LMIS2 ION Source (Part BEA-3809)
2. OL Aperture Assembly for V Column (Part AAB-2940)
3. O-Ring Set (Part AAB-2941)
4. R-Condenser Lens Assembly (Part EXCHK-W11102138), which must be exchanged with the removed unit returned to Hitachi.
5. Scintillator 7 Type (Part AAU-0100).

The NX9000 FIB-SEM is essential for conducting site-specific analysis, gas deposition, ablation of materials, and collecting energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy data or SEM images. The depletion of the LMIS2 ION source has rendered the FIB portion inoperable, limiting its research capabilities.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided).

Place of Performance
Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

Bidder Requirements
Only Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is deemed capable of fulfilling this requirement due to their exclusive access to proprietary parts and their existing service contract for the NX9000 system. No other vendors can provide the necessary components without risking equipment failure.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as the prior contract FA282325C0034 awarded to Hitachi High-Tech America (valued at $268,680 for 05/25/25–05/24/28) covered an NX9000 service kit with a base year and two option years. The current requirement is for replacement of multiple NX9000 ion source–related components (including the LMIS2 ion source and associated assemblies/lens elements), which aligns with a continuation of maintaining and restoring the same NX9000 FIB-SEM system under the incumbent’s existing service support.
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Overview

Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) [DoD - USAF - AFMC]
Response Deadline
June 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
June 1, 2026, 2:53 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC
J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Place of Performance
Eglin AFB, FL 32542 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 6/1/26 Air Force Research Laboratory issued Special Notice IASS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0020 for Intent to Award Sole Source - ION Source Replacement due 6/4/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Mike Hornberger   Profile
Email
michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Chris Stokes   Profile
Email
chris.stokes.1@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice IASS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0020

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2396
Source Organization Code
500177443
Last Updated
June 1, 2026
Last Updated By
michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil
Archive Date
June 19, 2026