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IR System Add-ons (Microplastics)

Description: The Food and Drug Administration issued this active presolicitation for a counter-propagating mode upgrade to its existing Photothermal mIRageLS system, with Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. identified as the intended single source. The upgrade must be fully compatible with the existing system and provide seamless integration, communication, and control for microplastics-related analytical work. Responses are due August 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT, and this is a contract acquisition for laboratory equipment rather than a grant program.

Buyer: Food and Drug Administration
Federal · MD, US
Released: Jul 30, 2026
Closes: Aug 13, 2026(4 days left)

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