Northern Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information on contractors who can provide approximately 15 air dried metric tons of Northern Bleached Hardwood Kraft (NBHK) pulp bales with minimum specifications of 87 ISO brightness, 0.7 mm average fiber length, and an air-dry content of 90%. The pulp bales should be wrapped appropriately with pulp sheets and wire wraps, or a suitable alternative to protect the pulp during transit and storage. Interested parties should describe their organization's capabilities as it relates to the product described above. Some key points to consider include: • The ability to provide the specified quantity and quality of NBHK pulp bales • The capability to wrap the pulp bales appropriately for transit and storage • The company's experience in providing similar products • The company's small business certifications, if applicable • The location of manufacture