Meter, Density, Digital

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking sources for the DMA 4500 Digital Density Meter (NSN 6635-01-570-8762), a specialized laboratory instrument manufactured by Anton Paar USA. This sources sought notice is designed to canvass the industry for alternative suppliers capable of providing this highly accurate device used to measure the density and purity of critical mission fluids, including fuels, lubricants, and coolants for Department of War platforms. The primary objective is to identify qualified sources that can supply the equipment to ensure fluid quality certification and maintain operational readiness across military hardware. Interested vendors must respond to this sources sought notice no later than May 14, 2026, which serves as the deadline for industry responses. The government does not possess the technical data package or detailed specifications for this item, indicating this is a commercial product procurement rather than a developmental effort. Evaluation will focus on the capability of prospective sources to meet supply requirements and maintain the quality standards necessary for military applications.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and currently identifies Anton Paar USA (CAGE 0FW58) as the known manufacturer of the specified equipment. The contract structure is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) long-term contract spanning five years, with a minimum initial requirement of 2 units and a maximum requirement of 68 units over the contract period. No specific award values or budget ranges are provided in the sources sought notice. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC category 6635 (Physical Properties Testing and Inspection). The relatively small quantity requirements combined with the technical specialization of the equipment suggests this is a niche procurement for specialized military quality assurance applications.