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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on September 27, 2012. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Vacuum Load-lock

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NB684070-12-03596Federal

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NAICS: 333997
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Vehicle Recompete: Idc SPE4A622D5718This Indefinite Delivery Contract, managed by DLA Aviation for the Department of Defense, focuses on scale and weighing equipment under NAICS code 333997. The vehicle has an overall ceiling of 250,000 dollars and is designated as a total small business set-aside. The current ordering period is scheduled to conclude on June 8, 2027. While there are currently no active task orders, previous activity includes a task order valued at 4,427.50 dollars awarded to Netkomp, Inc. The contract is classified as likely to be competed again, with a pre-forecast notice posted on December 8, 2025, following the original solicitation SPE4A622RX520.
DLA Aviation

POSTED

11 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

Contract Value

$178,082

NAICS

333997 - Scale and Balance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

METTLER TELEDO 1900 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS OH 43240 USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts1 person available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
Contacts
CHRISTOPHER JOHN GANEY
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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The proposed acquisition is vacuum load-lock to mate to the Mettler-Toledo M_One mass-in-vacuum weighing system. M_One mass-in-vacuum weighing system measures the mass of 1 kg artifacts in a vacuum. The loadlock allows artifacts to be inserted into the weighing chamber without breaking the vacuum. The vacuum load-lock allows mass artifacts to be admitted to the main vacuum balance of the M_One Mass-in-vacuum system without compromising the pressure in the main chamber. The vacuum load-lock will complete the Mettler-Toledo Mass in Vacuum system.

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