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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for a micro-X-Ray diffractometer (XRD). The X-Ray lab in the Planetary Environments Laboratory (code 699... NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for a micro-X-Ray diffractometer (XRD). The X-Ray lab in the Planetary Environments Laboratory (code 699) has a need for a micro- X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) to take the facilities at NASA GSFC into the next generation of high-resolution mineralogical analysis. In doing so, the X-ray lab will be suited with the state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and software that is positioned well to play a significant role in the future planetary sample return missions, particularly Mars Sample Return (MSR). The goals for this instrument are to provide (i) the highest resolution currently available for mineralogical analysis (ii) the ability to analyze and quantify the mineralogy of a small mass of precious powder samples (e.g., <30 mg), and (iii) the unique capability of mapping rock samples for mineral spatial variability with a small spot size (i.e., 50 microns). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. This notice is issued by NASA/GSFC to post a draft Statement of Work to solicit responses from interested parties. This document is for information and planning purposes and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, as well as promote competition. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on GSA eBuy, NASA SEWP, or SAM.gov. Interested firms are responsible for monitoring these websites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references. Please see complete attached RFI package for additional information.