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NASA Glenn Research Center Sole Source Purchase of Anton Paar Autosorb 6100 High Vacuum Gas Sorption Analyzer and Accessories

NASA Glenn Research Center is procuring a specialized high vacuum gas sorption analyzer and accessories for advanced material research. - Agency: NASA Glenn Research Center (via NASA Shared Services Center) - Sole source procurement for Anton Paar Autosorb 6100 Three Station High Vacuum Gas Sorption Analyzer - Includes TruZone coolant control, PowderProtect technology, and advanced analysis methods - Accessories and consumables: - Physisorption kit (AS6X00) - Cell handling kit - Type A long cells (6 units) - Surface area reference materials (2012 and 2005) - Services required: - Installation by Anton Paar personnel - End-user training with certification - Technical requirements: - High accuracy for polymer aerogels and porous materials - Unique features not available from other vendors - Sole source justification: - Competition deemed impractical due to specialized needs and risk of alternatives - Delivery timeline: - 4-6 weeks after receipt of order (ARO)

Commercial Opportunity: - Only Anton Paar is considered capable of meeting NASA's requirements - Competing products from Micromeritics, Quantachrome, and Thermo Fisher Scientific may exist but are not considered equivalent for this procurement - Estimated contract value likely ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 based on similar instrument purchases

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for High Vacuum Gas Sorption Analyzer Purchase

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