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Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer for the University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking one Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer for its School of Polymer Science and Engineering. - Buyer: The University of Southern Mississippi, Procurement and Contract Services; government contact: Amber Floyd. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, manufacturer, model, or reseller is named. Bidders may offer a qualified equivalent and must identify the manufacturer and model. - Product: One Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA); no part number specified. - Performance: modulus range of 10^3–10^12 Pa; frequency range of 0.001–200 Hz; maximum force of 18 N, minimum force of 0.0001 N, and force resolution of 0.00001 N. The specification also sets tan-delta and sample-deformation requirements. - Mechanical capabilities: graphite air bearings, 25 mm drive-shaft travel, and 0.1 nm linear optical encoder resolution. Required modes include tension, compression, 3-point bend, dual and single cantilever, and shear sandwich. - Testing and controls: automatic sample-length and thickness measurement; multiple-frequency scans during temperature ramps or steps; and temperature, frequency, stress/strain, time, fatigue, creep, relaxation, isostress, and iso-strain testing. - Thermal and system requirements: -100°C to 600°C furnace; sub-ambient control that does not require liquid nitrogen; compatibility with liquid-nitrogen and refrigerated cooling; color touchscreen; automated, clamp-specific calibration; Direct Strain operation; and compatibility with the School’s existing DMA clamps. - Software must allow unlimited University installations, open historical USM data, and import prior-generation data. - Service: Include one user-assisted repair service plan, with annual renewal available. Post-warranty technical support for a reasonable fee is expected; remote and/or on-site support is preferred. - Warranty and delivery: Include a one-year warranty from delivery. Vendors must quote delivery lead time.

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking bids to procure a Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA). The equipment must measure material mechanical properties over time, temperature, and frequency and meet the detailed performance, operating-mode, software, support, safety, warranty, and delivery requirements in the bid documents. Bids are due October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT; sealed submissions are specified, with electronic submission also available and emailed bids not accepted.

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