Laboratory Mixering Unit

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks procurement of one non-contact laboratory mixer with vacuum and temperature monitoring capabilities for ceramic additive manufacturing research, with proposals due August 28, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard.

Delivery is required within 90 calendar days of award to NIST Gaithersburg, Building 301, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The mixer must operate without blades, milling media, impellers, or other mechanical mixing elements contacting material. The unit must include a built-in vacuum system or compatible vacuum pump capable of reaching 20 Torr or lower; real-time temperature monitoring using resistance temperature detector (RTD) sensors, though IR technology is acceptable if outcome is equivalent; a mixing capacity of at least 500 grams; a touchscreen interface for programming and operation; programmable mixing profiles with user-adjustable parameters across multiple steps; recipe development, storage, and retrieval for a minimum of 100 recipes; data download capability for recording mixing operations and measured results including temperature data; benchtop dimensions smaller than 0.8 m²; vacuum accessories including lids, connectors, and tubing; temperature measurement accessories; insert accessories for two common size containers; operation on standard 110–120V AC, 60 Hz electrical power; and an electronic or hardcopy manual. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel commencing upon government acceptance. Award will be made to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest price, technically acceptable quotation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures using Request for Quotation methodology. The PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.