Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Carbon Sulfur Analyzer
ID: W912HZ25N0435Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4a2e1550f5b541dba354ce3cbc1693c8/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to issue a sole source contract to LECO Corporation for the procurement of a SC832HT-MC Carbon Sulfur Analyzer. This specialized equipment is required to analyze various powders, including portland cement and limestone, for their carbon and sulfur content, adhering to specific government specifications that include high-temperature combustion capabilities and the ability to analyze small sample sizes without the use of acids. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed price through GSA, with responses to this notice due by 1:00 PM CST on November 22, 2024, directed to Jennifer Hoben at Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil.

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    Jennifer Hoben
    Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil
    David Ammermann
    david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
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