Scientific Instrument Supply – Dilatometer with High-Temperature Furnace

The contract calls for the supply of a high-precision dilatometer system, specifically the NETZSCH DIL 502 Select or an equivalent model, equipped with a silicon carbide furnace and turbo pump to enable advanced materials testing under extreme temperature conditions. This system is essential for measuring dimensional changes in materials as a function of temperature, supporting critical research in advanced materials development. The equipment must meet exacting performance standards to ensure accuracy and reliability in high-temperature environments, with the silicon carbide furnace providing exceptional thermal stability and the turbo pump enabling efficient vacuum conditions necessary for precise measurements. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Energy, managed by ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, a DOE contractor, with performance location specified in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, zip code 37830. The solicitation was posted on April 27, 2026, and responses are due by May 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 identifies this as a procurement related to laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing. While no set-aside designation or point of contact is provided, the requirement reflects a targeted procurement for specialized scientific instrumentation supporting national laboratory research initiatives.