USDA ARS seeks BET surface area analyzer for materials characterization.
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Beltsville, MD, seeks to purchase a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analyzer for materials characterization. The instrument must measure specific surface area and porosity of solid materials using nitrogen adsorption. Key requirements include a minimum of two analysis ports, a degas station, and software for data analysis. The contract is a firm-fixed-price supply purchase with delivery to Beltsville, MD. No specific certifications or set-asides are mentioned; the NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).