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PostedOct 27, 2026
DeadlineNov 28, 2026

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NIST is researching vendors that can provide a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer for its laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The instrument must measure liquid samples with a copper detection limit of 0.02 µg/L or better and allow direct analysis of solid samples without digestion. This is a sources-sought notice, not a solicitation; responses are due November 28, 2026.

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Sources Sought Notice for Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer Notice ID: NIST-MML-FY27-SS01 Response Date: 11/28/2026 Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 NAICS Code: 334516 Background The Inorganic Chemical Metrology Group (ICMG) uses at least two measurement methods, each based on orthogonal physical principles, to certify the trace elements in candidate standard reference materials (SRM). These SRMs are intended for method validation and quality assurance in trace-element measurements to assess the nutritional value and contaminant status of agricultural products. A sensitive trace-element detector, a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer (GFAAS) is sought to complement…

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Closes Nov 28, 2026

30Days
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12Hours
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51Min
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22Sec

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