66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Mettler-Toledo for a Mettler-Toledo Titrator
ID: 89243324NFE000174Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/486d0edcf9d140e0a8b9494a70c6ecec/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order for a Mettler-Toledo Titrator Excellence T5. This specialized automated titrator is essential for conducting precise pH titrations necessary for NETL's ongoing patent mineral recovery research, as it significantly reduces the time and labor involved in manual titration processes. Mettler-Toledo is identified as the only known source capable of providing this specific equipment, which is critical for the timely execution of research activities. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit their capabilities in writing to Shannon Lynch at Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov by 16:00 PM EDT on September 10, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lynch, Shannon H.
    (304) 285-4230
    Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov
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