Brunauer–Emmett–Teller Surface Area Analyzer

The contract seeks to procure a Brunauer–Emmett–Teller Surface Area Analyzer for the Department of Agriculture, specifically from the USDA Ars Afm Apd office in Beltsville, Maryland. The solicitation, identified by number 1232SA26Q0516, was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 1, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 and is aimed at obtaining equipment capable of determining both micropore and mesopore volumes through accepted adsorption models derived from adsorption isotherms, such as t-plot and DR/DA methods. Key technical requirements include the support for micropore volume determination using these established adsorption models without the necessity for a dedicated high-resolution micropore analyzer, as clarified in the response to inquiries. The contract emphasizes functional capability to analyze pore size distribution to a degree sufficient for volumetric characterization. The Department of Agriculture office responsible for this acquisition is located in Beltsville, MD, with Lynn Hults as the primary point of contact. The solicitation is open for response through the designated federal procurement portal.