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Vacuum Muffle Furnace

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Submission Closed11/19/2025, 03:30:00 PM EST

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

DC, 20375, USA

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SBA

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PhaseClosed

PostedNov 4

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Notice updatedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 19

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Submission Closed

11/19/2025, 03:30:00 PM EST

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Graham W.J. Fisher

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The US Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for a Vacuum Muffle Furnace. Please refer to the attached Request for Information Instructions and Minimum Specifications documents for more information. Please submit capability statements by 3:30 PM Eastern on 11/19.

This RFI has been updated to include a revised specifications document, showing the requirement for a pump. Please use the document labelled "REVISED".