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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on March 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detector and Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector for Impurity Analysis of Semiconductor Gases

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NIST-SS26-CHIPS-33Federal

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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
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OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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