RFI - Gas System
ID: N00173-25-RFI-GF32Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eed665bdcc4849fba40fae2f19bf56ce/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking sources for a gas system to support operations at its facility in Washington, D.C. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market research and identify potential suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive gas handling and safety system, including automatic gas cabinets and ultra-high purity gas panels, along with a hazardous gas detection system. The procurement is critical for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the MOCVD Laboratory, adhering to stringent safety and purity standards. Interested parties are invited to submit a Capability Statement by August 18, 2025, detailing their qualifications and proposed solutions to the primary contact, Graham W.J. Fisher, at graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Graham W.J. Fisher
    (202) 923-1344
    graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Gas System Specifications.pdf
    This document, likely a component of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement document for the Naval Research Laboratory-B3 Room 230 MOCVD Laboratory, outlines the technical specifications for gas handling and safety systems. The project details requirements for two- and three-cylinder automatic gas cabinets for various gases (NH3, H2S, H2Se, H2, CH4, and Nitrogen Purge), and ultra-high purity gas panels for Argon and Nitrogen. A comprehensive hazardous gas detection system is specified, including 16 gas detectors, a central PLC with touchscreen, light trees, remote displays, and wired interfaces to tools and facility systems. The document also mandates ultra-high purity 316L electro-polished piping and rigorous analytical testing, including pressure testing, helium leak testing to 1.0 x 10-8 atm-cc/sec, and optional purity testing for particles, moisture, and oxygen trace. This detailed outline ensures the safe and efficient operation of the MOCVD Laboratory, meeting stringent safety and purity standards.
    RFI Sources Sought Instructions - Gas System.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (SSN) N00173-25-RFI-GF32 to gather market research and identify potential sources for a gas system. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future contract. Interested parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement by August 18, 2025, detailing their company information, relevant technical capabilities, commerciality of their proposed item, a product description illustrating how it meets or exceeds the attached specifications, and a rough order of magnitude for the project cost. Responses should be no more than seven pages and emailed to Graham Fisher, the primary point of contact.
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