Environmental Test Chamber

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1333ND26QNB030074) for commercial products, specifically an Environmental Test Chamber and Water Recirculation System. It is a full and open acquisition under NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Offerors must submit firm-fixed-price quotations by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET via email to junee.johnson@nist.gov and forest.crumpler@nist.gov. Quotes must include a Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions volume. Technical submissions must demonstrate how proposed equipment meets or exceeds all Statement of Work requirements. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. Active registration in SAM.gov is mandatory for all quoters.

This government file outlines standard solicitation provisions and contract clauses applicable to federal government procurements, incorporating numerous FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and CAR (Commerce Acquisition Regulation) clauses by reference and in full text. Key provisions cover System for Award Management (SAM) registration, prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, representations regarding delinquent tax liability, and utilization of small business concerns. Full-text clauses detail terms and conditions for commercial products and services, including inspection, acceptance, payment, disputes, excusable delays, patent indemnity, risk of loss, taxes, and termination for convenience or cause. It also includes specific requirements for trade agreements, place of manufacture, security prohibitions (e.g., covered telecommunications equipment, FASCSA orders, Sudan, and Iran sanctions), and electronic billing instructions via NIST's Invoice Processing Platform or email. Procedures for agency and GAO protests are also specified, along with contracting officer authority and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

The document, 1333ND26QNB030074 Q&A’s, addresses critical questions regarding an environmental test chamber system, likely for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP). Key requirements include a closed-loop water system appropriate for the quoted chamber, with no specific preference for pump and connector interfaces beyond compatibility. The vendor is responsible for providing installation support for water filters, whose type, size, and replacement schedule will be dictated by the filtration unit. The system must comply with all OSHA and U.S. laboratory environmental standards, preferring solid-state 250 VAC relays. The document acknowledges potential longer lead times (40 weeks) for specific chamber designs with GN2, water-circulation/purification, and larger access ports, requesting a solution that identifies technical differences. Finally, a 1-year warranty for parts and labor is deemed acceptable, overriding a company policy against 3-year warranties.

NIST's Applied Chemicals and Materials Division requires an environmental test chamber and a water recirculation system to advance metrology tools and measurement science for materials purity, properties, and provenance under the CHIPS Act. This equipment will facilitate reliability testing of next-generation electronic devices made from GaN and 2D materials, enabling evaluation under failure conditions. The required test chamber must have a workspace greater than 1.5 cubic feet, a temperature range of -35°C to +175°C, and a humidity range of 10% to 95% RH. It must include a GN2 purge system, four event relays, an electronic touchscreen controller, high/low limit control, a viewing window, interior light, 4-inch access ports, and non-CFC cascade refrigeration, operating on 120V input. The water recirculation system must be compatible, closed-loop, use tap water, and include pumps and connectors, along with a three-year supply of filters. Both items require a three-year parts and one-year labor warranty. Deliverables are due within six weeks to NIST Boulder, with installation and acceptance occurring within 30 and 60 days of receipt, respectively. Payment is contingent upon successful installation, testing, and performance demonstration.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #1333ND26QNB030074) for commercial products or services, specifically for an Environmental Test Chamber and Water Recirculation System. The acquisition is full and open, with a NAICS code of 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Offerors must provide a firm-fixed-price quotation for CLIN 0001 for both items, adhering to the attached Statement of Work. Key requirements include active SAM.gov registration. Quotations are due by March 5, 2026, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically to the specified contacts. All inquiries must be submitted in writing no later than two calendar days after the solicitation's issuance date. The quotation must be divided into three volumes: Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror, based on meeting all technical specifications and offering a reasonable price. No prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments will be considered.