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Niobium (Nb) Electrode Supply

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Response Deadline08/04/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Texas A&M UniversityView Agency

NAICS

331110 - Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

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PostedJul 29

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Response DeadlineAug 4

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08/04/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 4 days

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Full Description

Supply of 2 niobium electrodes for specialized laboratory applications with critical compatibility requirements.

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