Purchase Order 33321325P00522543

The Smithsonian Institution awarded a $18,275 firm fixed-price purchase order to Industrial Physics Inc. (doing business as T M I DIV) on April 17, 2025, for MSC-trace oxygen analyzers for CO2 bubble applications. The contract, which is not designated as a small business set-aside, must be completed by July 1, 2025, with performance taking place in Suitland, Maryland. Industrial Physics Inc. is an established manufacturer of specialized testing and inspection equipment that has built a strong track record with federal civilian agencies, including multiple prior awards from the Smithsonian Institution, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and other agencies requiring precision instrumentation.

The oxygen analyzers being procured under this purchase order will support the Smithsonian Institution's research and operational requirements. Industrial Physics Inc. specializes in providing testing solutions and calibration services across various scientific and industrial applications, making it well-suited to deliver the precision equipment needed for CO2 bubble monitoring and analysis. The firm fixed-price structure provides cost certainty for the government, while the compressed performance timeline of approximately 2.5 months reflects the urgent operational need for these analytical instruments.