Sources Sought Notice for Modular EIS Measurement Equipment
ID: AMDTC-25-0001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: LANDSCAPING, INTERIOR LAYOUT, AND DESIGNING (C211)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fa4effcf74de4795a3302eab8b03bd43/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from vendors regarding Modular Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Measurement Equipment to assess corrosion processes in materials critical to U.S. infrastructure, particularly at the steel-concrete interface. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements, including a maximum polarization voltage of -8 to +8 V, a current range of -1 A to +1 A, and an EIS sampling rate of at least 100 kS/s, along with compatibility for software and data export standards. This initiative aims to foster innovation in corrosion measurement technology, and interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities by February 10, 2025. For inquiries, potential respondents can contact Robert Cowins at robert.cowins@nist.gov or Hing Pan Wong at hingpan.wong@nist.gov.

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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Sources Sought Notice (AMDTC-25-0001) to conduct market research for Modular Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Measurement Equipment. The objective is to identify commercial products that can assess the corrosion processes in materials critical to U.S. infrastructure, specifically at the steel-concrete interface. The equipment specifications include a maximum polarization voltage of -8 to +8 V, a current range of -1 A to +1 A, and an EIS sampling rate of at least 100 kS/s. Additionally, requirements for software compatibility, power specifications, and standards for data export are detailed. Respondents are invited to provide comprehensive information regarding their capabilities, equipment compatibility, and product features in response to this notice, which serves for market research purposes only. The submission deadline is set for February 10, 2025, and potential vendors must ensure they are registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The notice clarifies that it does not constitute a formal solicitation or contract obligation by the government, highlighting the project's aim to foster innovation in corrosion measurement technology.
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