one (1) Helium leak checker and associated parts

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Background The Army Research Lab (ARL), specifically the High Frequency Electronics and Materials branch within the Advanced Photonics, Electronics, and Quantum Sciences (APEQS) division, is seeking to procure a Helium leak checker. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing their capabilities in high-frequency electronics and materials research. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of one (1) Helium leak checker with specific minimum characteristics as outlined in the attached Salients document. The product falls under the Product Service Code 6640, which pertains to laboratory equipment. The exact specifications and features of the Helium leak checker are detailed in the solicitation documents. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior ARL contracting for a helium leak detector. In contract W911QX25PA001, Agilent Technologies was awarded $20,657 (09/02/25–10/19/25) for one (1) helium leak detector (PN G8610B), which aligns with the current requirement to procure one (1) helium leak checker with specified minimum characteristics. The use of the same type of helium leak detection equipment suggests the current buy may be a continuation or replacement within the same lab capability.