The TSI Model 3910 NanoScan SMPS^TM is the only instrument available in the marketplace that will allow NIST to monitor for nanoparticles (airborne), defined as within 1-100 nanometers (nm), in accordance with current internal and external sampling methodologies and techniques; and, applicable to use in a variety of research-based laboratories throughout NIST.

The test of nanoparticles should be done in real time and also able to distinguish particles in the 1-100 nm size range, in addition to other sizes above that range. The TSI 3910 is the only instrument able to measure at a rapid speed of 60 seconds, scan the particle sizes in to 13 separate size channels in a 10 nm to 420 size range, and datalog. Also, the TSI 3910 uniquely allows for detection of one specific size in a separate mode, if emissions are suspected at a certain size (for example, if a researcher is working with 'carbon nanotubes' in the 50 nm size).

TSI Model 3910 NanoScan SMPS^TM is the only known source to combine these specifications into one instrument, as per a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer.

This requirement is expected to be awarded in April, 2019.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516, and the size standard is 1,000 employees.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider responses received by 1:00 p.m. (EST) on April 4, 2019. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to [email protected]. No telephone requests will be honored.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.