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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Acquisition of One (1) Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) with Additional Specifications

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The Department of Defense, through the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office, is issuing a combined-type solicitation for the sole source acquisition of one thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) with additional specifications. This equipment is intended for research use at the Army Research Laboratory Biolab located in Adelphi, Maryland. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 334516, which pertains to manufacturing of instruments and related products. The solicitation, numbered W911QX26QA064, was posted on June 8, 2026, with responses due by June 12, 2026. The place of performance is the ARL Biolab at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD. Primary and secondary points of contact for the acquisition are David Erb and Zachary Dowling, respectively, both reachable via email and phone. This procurement seeks to fulfill a specific research requirement and reflects specialized needs justifying the sole source approach.

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Department of Defense sole source purchase of a thermogravimetric analyzer for Army Research Laboratory.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

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Adelphi, MD, 20783, USA

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Solicitation W911QX-26-Q-A064 for Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi
Contacts2 people available
OfficeADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA
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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi
Office AddressADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

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This procurement is for the acquisition of one (1) thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) with additional specifications to be used for research at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Biolab at 2800 Powder Mill, Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138.

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