RFI: Simultaneous Dynamic Scanning Calorimeter/Thermogravimetric Analyzer (SDT)
| Location: | Colorado |
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| Posted: | May 23, 2026 |
| Due: | May 29, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | FA7000RFI0523 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: May 23, 2026 04:28 am MDT
- Original Response Date: May 29, 2026 02:00 pm MDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jun 13, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
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NAICS Code:
- 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
USAF Academy , CO 80840USA
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) Chemistry Department is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Simultaneous Dynamic Scanning Calorimeter/Thermogravimetric Analysis (SDT) instrument with installation and training.
Delivery location: USAF Academy, CO 80840
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The instrument must be capable of simultaneously collecting Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) data to measure heat flow, weight changes, temperature, and heat capacity of samples. Interested vendors must be able to provide a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) instrument that meets or exceeds the attached minimum technical specifications.
Note: Known capable models include the TA Instruments Discovery SDT 650, Mettler Toledo TGA/DSC 3+, and Netzsch STA 509 Jupiter, or equal.
REQUESTED INFORMATION
Interested and capable vendors are requested to provide a brief capability statement containing the following information:
- Company Information: Company Name, Point of Contact, Email Address, Phone Number, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Business Size: Business size standard and socioeconomic status under NAICS 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Product Information: Make, model, and part numbers of the proposed instrument(s) meeting the salient characteristics, including a brief product specification sheet. Include the place of manufacture and your lead-time for delivery.
- Authorized Distributor Status: If not the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), please provide an authorization letter from the OEM to distribute their products.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Responses to this RFI should be submitted via email to Tammy Martin at tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. MST on 29 May 2026.
- ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 719 333 4019 8110 INDUSTRIAL DR STE 200
- USAF ACADEMY , CO 80840-2303
- USA
- Tammy Martin
- tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil
- May 23, 2026 04:28 am MDTSources Sought (Original)
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Bid Due: 6/05/2026