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Spinning Drop Video Tensiometer System Integration

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Response Deadline08/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the full design, assembly, factory testing, and delivery of a comprehensive Spinning Drop Video Tensiometer system tailored for precise interfacial tension and rheological measurements. This includes all integrated hardware components, specialized software, necessary consumables, and complete technical documentation required for operational deployment. The system must be fully functional upon delivery, having undergone rigorous testing in a controlled factory environment to ensure reliability and accuracy in demanding research applications. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516 and is issued by the National Energy Technology Lab under the U.S. Department of Energy. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2026, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026. Performance is expected to occur at an unspecified location, with no set-aside provisions designated. The procuring entity seeks an end-to-end solution that meets exacting scientific standards, demanding seamless integration of mechanical, optical, and computational elements to support advanced material and fluid interface analysis.

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Design, assemble, test, and deliver a spinning drop tensiometer system with software and documentation for precise interfacial analysis.

Agency

Department Of Energy → National Energy Technology LabView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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PostedAug 6

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Response DeadlineAug 20

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08/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → National Energy Technology Lab

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Full design, assembly, factory testing, and delivery of a complete Spinning Drop Video Tensiometer system with integrated hardware, software, consumables, and documentation for interfacial tension and rheological measurements.

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