66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source (1) Oxford Instruments P10 – 1” 12Mhz Overburde
ID: 89243324QFE000448Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/00a0ded6631b42918d1a1519d1149842/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of an Oxford Instruments P10 – 1” 12Mhz Overburden Pressure Cell. This specialized equipment is essential for integration with NETL’s existing Oxford GeoSpec 12/53 NMR Rock Core Analyzer, enabling the evaluation of petrophysical features and multi-phase fluid flow in geological samples under controlled pressures and temperatures. The proprietary nature of the GeoSpec NMR P10 Overburden Cell means that Oxford Instruments America, Inc. is the only known source capable of fulfilling this requirement. Interested parties who believe they can meet the specifications must submit their evidence of capability to Rebekah Parks at rebekah.parks@netl.doe.gov by 1:00 PM ET on September 20, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Parks, Rebekah L.
    (304) 285-4179
    Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov
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