CHIPS R&D Thermogravimetric Analyzer with Gas Chromatography (GC) – Mass Spectrometry (MS)

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has awarded a contract for the acquisition of a Thermogravimetric Analyzer integrated with Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (TGA-GC-MS) under solicitation number 1333ND26PNB030102. The award was made in accordance with the criteria outlined in the solicitation, ensuring compliance with procurement standards and technical requirements. The equipment will support advanced research and development activities focused on materials characterization, primarily within the CHIPS program, and is intended for use at NIST’s facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where the contract's performance will be executed. The contracting activity falls under NAICS code 334516, which specifically relates to laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the procurement. The award was issued by the Office of the Department of Commerce NIST, located at 20899 Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the primary point of contact is Tracy Retterer, with Donald Collie designated as the secondary contact for administrative or technical inquiries. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, and this award notice confirms successful selection and contract execution under a no-set-aside procurement framework, open to all eligible vendors meeting the technical and compliance obligations.