Model 590 Goniometer/Tensiometer
ID: N0016726Q1031Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/11f6db9479a64d16b989cdf6c3cb1e49/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking to procure two Rame-Hart Instrument Model 590 Goniometer/Tensiometer units along with associated hardware on a Brand Name basis. These advanced automated instruments are essential for research and development on non-metallic materials, enabling various measurements such as contact angle, surface free energy, and interfacial tension using DROPimage Advanced v3.25 software. The instruments must comply with TAA regulations, be manufactured and distributed in the U.S., and be compatible with a 2025 PC. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EST on January 9, 2026, with delivery required by February 27, 2026, to the Naval Surface Warfare Center in West Bethesda, MD. Interested parties can reach out to Arnel Ngo at arnel.ngo@navy.mil or Kristen Duhaime at kristen.m.duhaime.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 6170 requires two Rame-Hart Instrument Model 590 Goniometer/Tensiometer units and associated hardware on a Brand Name basis. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) outlines the procurement of these advanced automated instruments, along with spare parts and film clamps. The Model 590 Goniometer/Tensiometer will be used for research and development on non-metallic materials, performing various contact angle, surface free energy, and interfacial tension measurements using DROPimage Advanced v3.25 software. The instruments must be TAA compliant, manufactured and distributed in the U.S., and compatible with a 2025 PC. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EST on January 9, 2026, and delivery is required by February 27, 2026, to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, MD. This procurement is not set aside for small businesses. The RFQ also includes detailed FAR and DFARS clauses, including instructions for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and Item Unique Identification and Valuation requirements.
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