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Temperature Callibration Baths

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (1341) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 05/23/2024

Procurement Summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurement Laboratory, Sensor Science Division (SSD) requires two temperature calibration baths. They are needed to conduct benchmark comparison to Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers (SPRT) and the International Temperature Scale of 1990 for the development of new measurement capabilities with a photonic thermometer.

Waiver Rationale Summary

No domestic product has been identified that can meet the Government's requirements and no domestic offers were received. The required temperature calibration baths are not produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities, of satisfactory quality.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/07/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

1333ND24PNB680030

Solicitation ID

1333ND24QNB680156

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY