Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Micromeritics Instrument Corp for the Procurement of a High Performance Gas Pycnometer
ID: 88072Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICESATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0e3ef706508b4c70b8990899f2504715/view
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    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Micromeritics Instrument Corp for the procurement of a High Performance Gas Pycnometer, specifically the AccuPyc III 1350 model. This laboratory instrument is required to measure the true density of powders and dusts with a precision of 0.02% accuracy and 0.01% repeatability, operating within a temperature range of 5 to 60°C. The high-performance capabilities of this pycnometer are crucial for ensuring accurate measurement data, which is essential for experiments involving particle density and sedimentation. Interested parties may submit quotations or responses to Lena Torres at dgb1@cdc.gov by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 16, 2024, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Magdalena Torres
    (716) 785-3993
    dgb1@cdc.gov
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