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Supply of Nanoindenter/Microindenter System

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Texas State University is seeking a subcontractor to supply a complete nano/micro indentation system designed for advanced materials characterization at the nanoscale and microscale. The system must include a precision load frame, calibrated force and displacement sensors, integrated environmental controls for temperature and humidity regulation, and specialized software for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. The procurement is intended to support research activities requiring high-accuracy mechanical property measurements, such as hardness, elastic modulus, and creep behavior of novel materials. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 14, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract falls under NAICS code 334516 for instrumentation manufacturing and is classified as a subcontract opportunity with no set-aside provisions. Performance is expected to be delivered to the university’s designated research facility, though specific location details are not specified in the posting. All proposals must demonstrate technical compliance, delivery timelines, warranty terms, and training support for end-users.

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Texas State University seeks subcontractor for nano/micro indentation system with environmental controls and software for materials research.

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Texas State University

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, US

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PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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08/14/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyTexas State University

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Procurement and delivery of a complete nano/micro indentation system for advanced materials characterization at nanoscale and microscale levels, including load frame, sensors, environmental controls, and software.

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