Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography System
ID: NISTMML25SSNB6450802500715Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/opp/115b2d2dd3904f889ce103f3ddf5a03a/view
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    Posted Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 7, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources for an Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography System. This procurement aims to acquire advanced analytical laboratory instruments that are crucial for various scientific research and quality assurance applications. The system will be utilized to enhance NIST's capabilities in chemical analysis and measurement standards. Interested vendors should reach out to Jennifer Priebe at jennifer.priebe@nist.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

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Jennifer Priebe
jennifer.priebe@nist.gov
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