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Nitrogen Content Analysis Equipment

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Army, through Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Drum, is seeking a contractor to supply nitrogen content analysis equipment. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 6640, which covers laboratory equipment and supplies broadly used in analytical testing. Nitrogen content analyzers are standard laboratory instruments employed to measure nitrogen concentrations in samples across agricultural, environmental, materials science, and chemical applications—commonly using methods such as dry combustion (Dumas method) or wet chemistry (Kjeldahl method). The specific technical configuration, performance specifications, and quantity of equipment required are not included in the available metadata; see the solicitation for detailed requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 334516, where the Small Business Administration size standard is typically 1,000 employees (verify current thresholds at SBA.gov). To compete, your business must:

• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
• Hold current, appropriate NAICS code 334516 in your SAM profile
• Meet the small business size standard for this NAICS code
• Be able to provide the specific analytical instruments or arrange procurement from a compliant domestic or authorized source, depending on any Buy American or Trade Agreements Act provisions that may apply

No additional set-aside programs (such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, or 8(a)) are indicated in the metadata, so any qualifying small business may submit an offer.

How to put together a competitive bid

Bidding on analytical instrument procurement contracts requires attention to both technical compliance and commercial terms:

Technical response: See the solicitation for precise specifications on detection limits, accuracy ranges, sample throughput, calibration requirements, and compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure. Provide manufacturer data sheets, model numbers, and confirmation that proposed equipment meets or exceeds stated requirements. If the solicitation references specific military or environmental testing standards (such as EPA methods or ASTM protocols), document compliance explicitly.

Pricing structure: Break out equipment costs, installation, training, warranty terms, and any recurring calibration or maintenance separately if the solicitation permits alternate pricing line items. Laboratory instruments often involve multi-year service components; clarify what is included in base price versus optional.

Past performance: Include relevant experience supplying analytical instruments to government or comparable institutional laboratories. Emphasize delivery track records for specialized scientific equipment, which often has extended lead times.

Regulatory compliance: Be prepared to address country of origin for manufactured components, any required certifications (such as NIST traceability), and hazardous materials shipping documentation if applicable.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0056. The synopsis indicates this is a combined notice, meaning the solicitation document contains complete specifications and instructions for submission. Responses are due October 29, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time—note that the deadline falls on the same date as the posted date, suggesting this may be a simplified acquisition with accelerated turnaround or a data anomaly; verify the actual deadline carefully in the full document. Confirm place of performance, delivery schedule, and any pre-bid conference information in the solicitation proper before preparing your offer.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →