Vacuum Pumps

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires a suite of new, specific brand-name vacuum pumps for its semiconductor supply chain research. This acquisition, vital for developing metrology in chip manufacturing, includes two Edwards nEXT 240D turbopumps, one Edwards nEXT 85D turbopump, one Edwards nXDS10i oil-free dry scroll vacuum pump, and one Ebara EV-A06-1 air-cooled dry vacuum pump. All pumps must meet detailed technical specifications, including power input, flange types, and accessories, and carry a minimum one-year warranty. The equipment will be delivered to NIST in Boulder, CO, within four months of the order, with NIST handling installation. Payment is contingent upon successful installation, testing, and performance validation. Cybersecurity and privacy requirements consistent with federal standards like FISMA are also outlined for the solution provider.

This government file, titled "VACUUM PUMPS NB3050002600125," outlines the applicable provisions and clauses for a federal contract, incorporating both by reference and in full text. Key regulations include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR). Important provisions cover prohibitions on contracting with entities requiring certain confidentiality agreements, System for Award Management (SAM) requirements, and restrictions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations. Fully detailed clauses address terms and conditions for commercial products and services, including inspection, payment, disputes, termination, and warranties. Specific attention is given to the Place of Manufacture, requiring offerors to indicate if products are predominantly made in the U.S. or abroad. The document also includes security prohibitions and exclusions related to telecommunications equipment, FASCSA orders, and business operations in Sudan and Iran. Detailed instructions for agency protests, GAO, and Court of Federal Claims protests are provided, along with the place of acceptance for supplies and services at NIST Boulder. Finally, the file outlines procedures for contract performance during changes in NIST operating status and detailed electronic invoicing instructions via the IPP system.

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1333ND26QNB030118) for the procurement of specific brand-name-only vacuum pumps (Edwards nEXT 240D Turbo Pump, Edwards nEXT 85D Turbo Pump, nXDS 10i Scroll Pump, and Ebara EV-A06 Dry Roots Pump) for the federal government. It is a small business set-aside with NAICS code 333242. Quotes are due by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, and must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Quoters must have an active SAM.gov registration. Submissions require a Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions volume. The award will be a single firm-fixed-price contract based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer, with evaluation factors including technical capability and price reasonableness. Prototypes, used, or refurbished equipment will not be considered.