MX908 Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detector
Department of Defense · Department of the Army · W7NG USPFO ACTIVITY MN ARNG
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
W912LM-26-Q-A022
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
334516
Product service code
6630
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Aug 26, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Little Falls, MN
Contracting contact
eric.a.ahlgren.civ@army.mil
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and the attached Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure two (2) brand-name MX908 Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detectors and associated training for the Minnesota Army National Guard (MN ARNG) Counterdrug Program. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Notice of Short of Award (Availability of Funds) Notice to Offerors: This solicitation is being issued as a "Short of Award" action in accordance with AFARS 5132.702(a)(ii). The Government anticipates utilizing next fiscal year 2027 (FY27) Operations and Maintenance (O&M, Army) funds for this procurement. However, the Government reserves the right to award this contract using current fiscal year 2026 (FY26) funds should they become available prior to the end of the fiscal year. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds (either FY26 or FY27) are formally made available to the Contracting Officer for this acquisition and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. FAR Clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, is incorporated by reference in the solicitation. List of Attachments The following files are attached to this solicitation on SAM.gov and constitute the entire package: SF-1449 Solicitation (W912LM26QA022): Contains full contract terms, FAR/DFARS clauses, FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Best Value Trade-Off). Statement of Work (SOW): Details required configurations, part numbers, quantities, delivery, and training scope. Brand Name Justification (Redacted MFR): Approved justification restricting procurement to the brand-name 908 Devices MX908.
Contact
Point of contact
Eric Ahlgren
Role
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Email
eric.a.ahlgren.civ@army.mil
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