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IRA Funds for purchase of Sub-500nm Laser Scanning

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89243326QFE000568Federal

Response Deadline09/17/2026, 08:30:00 PM UTC

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The National Energy Technology Lab, under the Department of Energy, is soliciting bids for the procurement of a Sub-500nm Laser Scanning Optical Photothermal Infrared Spectroscopy Multimodal Microscope along with all associated equipment and services. This acquisition is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act and falls under NAICS code 334516. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 17, 2026, at 8:30 PM. The contracting process is managed by Cynthia Madison, the Contracting Officer based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Detailed solicitation information and submission portals are available through the FedConnect system under solicitation number 89243326QFE000568.

General Info

NETL seeks bids for a multimodal microscope; responses due September 17, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Energy → National Energy Technology LabView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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Solicitation 89243326QFE000568 - Attachment A Specifications Sheet

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Solicitation 89243326QFE000568 - Attachment B Brand Name or Equal Items

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89243326QFE000568 RFQ for Spectroscopy Multimodal Microscope

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 1

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 17

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/17/2026, 08:30:00 PM UTCin 15 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → National Energy Technology Lab

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMorgantown, WV, 26505-2353, USA

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Department Of Energy → National Energy Technology Lab

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Office AddressMorgantown, WV, 26505-2353, USA

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Cynthia MadisonContracting Officer

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IRA Funds Purchase of Sub-500nm Laser Scanning Optical Photothermal Infrared Spectroscopy Multimodal Microscope and associated equipment and services.

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