The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a purchase order to Anton Paar Usa, Inc. for $34,657.40 on September 21, 2026, for a Rotor 8 Microwave Induced Combustion (MIC) Package with installation and training services. The procurement originated as a Total Small Business set-aside restricted to Women-Owned Small Business eligible concerns, posted August 26, 2026, with quotations due September 2, 2026.
Place of performance is Germany. The MIC package, manufactured by Metrohm/Anton Paar, comprises eight deliverable items: rotor, quartz tube, pellet pressing tool, liner stand, oxygen combustion set, gas loading set, sensor supply board, and training materials. All items are new, in original manufacturer packaging. The package supports NIST's Fire Research Division research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and total fluorine measurement and must be compatible with NIST's existing Multiwave 5000 digester system. Delivery is required within six weeks of order receipt; installation and training must be completed within six weeks of delivery. Ultimate completion date is December 14, 2026.