Bid guide
How to bid on a Rotor 8 Microwave Induced Combustion (MIC) Package for NIST
What NIST is buying and why it matters
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Research Division (FRD) intends to purchase a Microwave Induced Combustion (MIC) Package. This package is an attachment for their existing Anton Paar Multiwave 5000 laboratory system. The Multiwave 5000 helps break down complex solid samples into liquid samples using heat and acids. The MIC package will expand the system's ability to combust and digest difficult solid materials.
NIST has identified this as a planned sole-source purchase from Anton Paar because the MIC package is proprietary and designed exclusively for their Multiwave 5000 system. Using a non-Anton Paar package could lead to integration issues, disrupt laboratory operations, and require buying an entirely new system.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses from interested parties are due by August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotes, so no solicitation document will be issued.
If you believe your firm can meet these requirements, you must submit your information in writing by the deadline. After this date, NIST will proceed with its planned sole-source negotiation with Anton Paar.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for businesses that can provide a Microwave Induced Combustion (MIC) Package that is fully compatible with an existing Anton Paar Multiwave 5000 microwave digestion system. The relevant industry category is Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, under NAICS code 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
While NIST intends a sole-source purchase, firms that can clearly and unambiguously demonstrate they can satisfy these specific requirements are encouraged to respond.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you must submit your information via email to Collin Randall, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. Your email must be received no later than August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Your response should include your Contractor Name, Address, Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email address. You must also provide your Contractor SAM Universal Entity Identifier (UEI) and your Contractor Business Classification (e.g., small business, 8(a), woman-owned, hubZone, veteran-owned) as validated in SAM.gov. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Finally, include a Capability Statement clearly outlining how you can meet the requirements.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even for a sole-source notice, a well-prepared response is important. Focus your capability statement on how your product specifically integrates with the Anton Paar Multiwave 5000. Address the proprietary nature mentioned by NIST and explain how your solution overcomes the identified risks of incompatibility.
Ensure all your business information, including your SAM.gov registration details and business classification, is accurate and up-to-date. Clearly state your ability to provide the exact MIC package or an equivalent that fully meets the technical specifications and integration requirements for the existing system.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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