Parker Print Surface Roughness Tester

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Contract Details

Notice ID
12444726Q0003
Opportunity Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Sub-Agency
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8
Posted Date
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, January 26, 2026
PSC Code
6640
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA, 303092449
Status
Active

Description

The USDA Forest Service, based at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, WI, needs to purchase a Parker Print Surface Roughness Tester. This equipment measures the surface roughness of various materials, including paper, board, films, and foils. It simulates printing press operations and is also useful for food and medical packaging, as well as for evaluating surfaces for electronic circuit printing. The tester employs an air-leak method with adjustable pressure to mimic ink application, ensuring consistent and relevant smoothness testing. This testing is essential for maintaining print quality and ink holdout. The current Parker Print Surface Roughness Tester is inoperable and no longer supported. For calibration purposes, the samples should be organized into a single set of calibrate

Why This Opportunity Matters

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in Atlanta, GA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.

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