Mettler Toledo AutoChem EasyViewer 400
ID: N00174-25-SIMACQ-M3-0031Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of a Mettler Toledo AutoChem EasyViewer 400 analyzer, complete with iC Vision Software and the Image2Chords module. This specialized equipment is required to meet specific technical specifications, including materials such as Hastelloy C22 and a Sapphire probe window, with operational capabilities under varying temperature and pressure conditions, essential for advanced analytical applications in research and manufacturing. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability to meet these requirements by submitting documentation to the primary contact, Erica Sites, via email by June 17, 2025, at 10 AM EST, as this notice is not a request for quotes and the government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IH) is seeking to acquire a Mettler Toledo AutoChem EasyViewer 400 analyzer complete with iC Vision Software and the Image2Chords module. The procurement includes specific requirements for the analyzer's materials and performance metrics. Key specifications for the EasyViewer 400 include wetted parts made of Hastelloy C22 and a Sapphire probe window, with a temperature range of -80°C to 100°C (purged) and 10°C to 100°C (standard). Additionally, it must operate under pressures ranging from full vacuum to 10 barg and maintain a back-end temperature between 0°C to 25°C. The software component consists of the iC Vision Software for controlling experiments and the Image2Chords module license for one instrument computer. This overall procurement effort emphasizes the technical specifications necessary for operational effectiveness in research or manufacturing applications, reflecting the government's ongoing investment in sophisticated analytical tools for enhanced operational capabilities.
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