Description
The CDC/NIOSH Spokane Mining Research Division intends to award a firm‑fixed‑price sole‑source contract to Bruker AXS LLC for the TOPAS software package (DIFFRAC.TOPAS). The software provides advanced Rietveld refinement and profile‑fitting capabilities needed to accurately quantify multiphase mineral powders from X‑ray diffraction data. The contractor will deliver the executable, all required files, installation instructions, and on‑site XRD application training to ensure the software functions correctly for SMRD users. Although the solicitation is non‑competitive, the agency invites any vendor to submit a capability statement by the stated deadline for possible consideration.
• Software license and delivery of DIFFRAC.TOPAS executable and supporting files.
• Installation guidance and documentation.
• On‑site training for X‑ray diffraction (XRD) application users at SMRD.
• Firm‑fixed‑price arrangement under FAR 6.103‑1(b).
• Sole‑source justification based on unique technical capability of TOPAS for mineral‑powder quantification.