Opportunity

SAM #6-B185-Q-00434-00

Argonne National Laboratory Solicits Zetasizer Advance System and Installation

Buyer

Argonne National Laboratory

Posted

September 08, 2026

Respond By

September 11, 2026

Identifier

6-B185-Q-00434-00

NAICS

334516, 423490

Argonne National Laboratory, operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC under the Department of Energy, is seeking quotations for advanced scientific instrumentation and installation services. - Government Buyer: - Argonne National Laboratory (UChicago Argonne, LLC) - Contact: Laura Sanchez - OEMs and Vendors: - Malvern Panalytical (manufacturer of Zetasizer and MPT-3 products) - Products Requested: - Zetasizer Advance Configured System (1 unit) - Zetasizer Advance Series - Lab (Blue) (1 unit) - MPT-3 Titrator & Degasser Inc. USB Converter (1 unit, part number: MPT-3) - Services Requested: - Installation (1 unit) - Notable Requirements: - Instrument must support zeta potential measurement (5 nm to 100 micrometers), sub-micron particle size measurement, and compatibility with mining and battery materials - Auto-titration system with step size <0.25 pH, capable of low (pH 1 or lower) and high (pH 13 or higher) pH operation - Degassing capability - Software must be Microsoft-compatible, support data logging, and customizable analytics - Compliance with Argonne's terms and conditions and country of origin documentation required

Description

THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY

Looking to source Dynamic Light Scattering Instrument with the following specifications/requirements:

Zeta potential measurement range: 5 nm to 100 µm Particle size measurement capability: suitable for sub-micron particles Material compatibility: capable of handling mining and battery materials Auto-titration capability: step size less than 0.25 pH  Low-pH operation: auto-titration system designed to operate at pH 1 or lower High-pH operation: auto-titration system designed to operate at pH 13 or higher Degassing: auto-titration system includes degassing capability Software requirements: software compatible with Microsoft operating systems, with data logging functionality and the ability to customize analytical procedures

Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 3:00 PM CST September 11, 2026.

Within your proposal, please include a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation, the ANL-70A Reps & Certs and the country of origin of the proposed equipment.

Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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