Sources Sought Notice for Commercial Isothermal Titration Calorimeter to Measure Suspensions of Solid Particles

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (NIST-SS26-CHIPS-01) for a commercial isothermal titration calorimeter (ITC). This equipment is crucial for the CHIPS R&D Metrology Project 7.03, specifically for quantifying critical materials recovery from microelectronic waste. The ITC will benchmark NIST-developed instruments by providing fundamental thermodynamic data on ion interactions with membrane and sorbent species in solution. Key technical specifications include a temperature range of 15-80°C, heat flow sensing precision of ±300 nW, minimum injection volume under 10 microliters, a 1 mL or larger glass cell accommodating solid suspensions and non-aqueous solvents, and software for data acquisition and analysis installable without internet. Respondents must provide company details, product specifications, past performance evidence, manufacturing location, NAICS code information, available services, standard terms, pricing, and any federal contract availability. This notice is solely for market research, not a commitment to a contract.