Direct Combustion Mercury Analyzer
ID: NB646010-24-02248Type: Sources Sought
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from potential contractors regarding a benchtop direct combustion mercury analyzer. This procurement aims to identify domestic sources capable of providing an analyzer that meets specific technical requirements, including the ability to measure total mercury in both solid and liquid samples without prior sample preparation. The analyzer is critical for ensuring accurate mercury measurement in various matrices, which is essential for environmental monitoring and compliance. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with their company size classification, socio-economic status, and the country of origin of the manufactured product, as NIST anticipates issuing a Request for Quotation in the fourth quarter of FY24. For further inquiries, contact Erik Frycklund at erik.frycklund@nist.gov or call 301-975-6176.

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