# Purchase Order #1333ND26PNB640623

Purchase Order for Advanced X-Ray Diffractometer Equipment

**Buyer:** National Institute of Standards and Technology

**Award Amount:** $233,642.80
**Ceiling:** $233,642.80

**Awarded:** September 22, 2026
**Period of Performance:** Sep 22, 2026 - May 26, 2027

**Identifier:** 1333ND26PNB640623
**NAICS:** 334516

This contract award is a purchase order for specialized scientific instrumentation, specifically an X-ray diffractometer, to be delivered and utilized at a facility in Ashland, Virginia. The recipient, Anton Paar USA, Inc., is a reputable company known for manufacturing and supplying high-precision laboratory and analytical instruments. The procurement aims to enhance analytical capabilities, likely supporting material characterization or quality control functions. The contract reflects a strategic acquisition to equip scientific or research operations with advanced technology, addressing critical measurement needs. The scope includes the purchase and delivery of the X-ray diffractometer as specified, with a performance period spanning several months, ensuring timely deployment of the equipment. This award results from a purchase order process, indicating a direct procurement likely based on specific technical requirements, without indication of competitive bidding or sole-source justification. The contract was awarded recently and is planned for completion within the established period. No subcontractors or prior related contracts were reported for this award.

### Description

OU63-FY26-274-NEW|!#^PURCHASE OF X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER

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