Static angle of repose measurement system
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NOI-25-01092
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- AJ15 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a static angle of repose measurement system from GranuTools, a specific manufacturer located in Belgium. The notice concerns a procurement for the Production Systems Group (PSG) within NIST's Engineering Laboratory, which focuses on metals-based additive manufacturing research. The proposed acquisition is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees or less. NIST's market research has determined that only GranuTools can meet the government's specific requirements for this specialized scientific equipment. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106(b)(1).
Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit written capability statements demonstrating they can satisfy the requirements before April 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST via email to hnw6@nist.gov. The specific equipment sought is a measurement system that can create a conical pile of granular material and measure the static angle of repose from multiple perspectives, which is critical for understanding the rheological behavior of metal additive manufacturing powders. Potential contractors should note that this is not a request for quotations, and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement based on responses received. The system will support NIST's research objectives of developing advanced measurement science capabilities for rapid design-to-product transformation in the additive manufacturing industry. Eligibility is open to businesses that can meet the technical specifications, with preference given to firms that can provide the exact specifications required by the Production Systems Group.
Notice text
Notice of Intend to Sole Source
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1), with the GranuTools, located at RUE JEAN-LAMBERT DEFRENE 107, AWANS, 4340, for the acquisition of a Repose Static Angle Measurement System, manufactured by GranuTools to conduct research that will improve understanding of the rheological behavior of metal AM powders for the U.S. industry.
The Production Systems Group (PSG) in the NIST Engineering Laboratory conducts research in metals-based additive manufacturing (AM) to develop and deploy advances in measurement science that will enable rapid design-to-product transformation. The PSG is expanding its measurement science facilities of additive manufacturing (AM) research.
A static angle of repose measurement system (in its basic form) creates a conical pile of granular material onto a flat surface and measures the angle between the slope of the pile and the base plane (flat surface). That is called the "static angle of repose." This measurement can be done using either a protractor arrangement, a silhouette image, or a laser. The static angle of repose is three-dimensional. Therefore, it is desirable to check the conical pile from all sides to estimate the best value of the static angle of repose.
***** Based on the Government’s market research, only GranuTools is capable of meeting the Government’s needs of this requirement.
***** The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees or less.
****** A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
*****No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by 04/17/2025, 11:00 a.m., EST will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted via email to hnw6@nist.gov.
Contracting Office Address:
100 Bureau Drive
Bldg. 301, Mail Stop 1640
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Static angle of repose measurement system | Pre-Solicitation |
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