Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Combination Pore Size Analyzer, Sorption Analyzer, and Surface Area Analyzer
ID: W912HZ25N0427Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/59a22d3a97354f9a9b545f121f1f66ad/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC), intends to issue a sole source contract to Anton Paar USA, Inc. for the procurement of a specialized AutoSorb 6300, which functions as a Combination Pore Size Analyzer, Sorption Analyzer, and Surface Area Analyzer. The required equipment must meet unique specifications, including the ability to analyze two separate samples simultaneously using different analyte gases and temperatures, as well as providing extensive operational capabilities such as maintaining coolant levels and performing thermal conductivity determinations. This advanced analytical equipment is crucial for high-throughput analysis of materials, supporting the Army's research and development efforts. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Jennifer Hoben at Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil and David Ammermann at David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil by 3:00 PM CST on November 19, 2024, for consideration in determining whether a competitive procurement will be conducted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Hoben
    Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil
    David Ammermann
    david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
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