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The Department of Commerce, specifically the AD for Laboratory Programs, is seeking to procure a Cesium source head to repair a secondary ion mass spectrometer. This urgent replacement part is essential for the Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group within the Materials Measurement Science Division to restore specialized trace detection capabilities. These capabilities are critical for providing technical problem-solving support to various industrial, government, and academic collaborators. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541990 and is listed as a forecast with a posted date of October 21, 2026. The work will be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Interested parties may coordinate through the point of contact, Amanda L. Forster.

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Department of Commerce seeks Cesium source head for mass spectrometer repair in Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Commerce → AD for Laboratory Programs

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

GAITHERSBURG, MD

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → AD for Laboratory Programs

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → AD for Laboratory Programs

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Amanda L. Forster

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The Government intends to procure a Cesium source head to regain function of a secondary ion mass spectrometer to support the Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group of the Materials Measurement Science Division with specialized trace detection capabilities which provides problem-solving support to academia, government, and industrial collaborators.

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