Service Contract for Malvern Panalytical X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
ID: AMDTCNOI2500112Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b00a695948854f5d9d8cfba63c9b6775/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Malvern Panalytical, Inc. for preventive maintenance and repair services for its Axios Max X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. The contract will cover a 12-month period, with the possibility of three additional one-year option periods, focusing on maintaining the spectrometer used for elemental composition analysis of various construction materials. This acquisition is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of the spectrometer, which plays a vital role in NIST's research and standards development. Interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing to Hunter Tjugum at hunter.tjugum@nist.gov by October 30, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET, as this notice is not a solicitation for quotes.

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    Hunter Tjugum
    (303) 497-3663
    hunter.tjugum@nist.gov
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