Oil-free Helium Recirculating Compressor
ID: 1333NDType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4776d6d85d914cce804ef96ba11cd842/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from vendors capable of providing an oil-free helium recirculating compressor for use in a closed-cycle flow cryostat system. The compressor must meet specific technical requirements, including an output pressure exceeding 110 psig, a minimum flow rate of 25 standard liters per minute, and a leak rate no greater than 5 x 10^-5 mbar liters per second, while ensuring gas tightness and employing mechanical compression without oil. This procurement is crucial for advancing precision and reliability in cryogenic technology, and interested organizations should submit their capability statements to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov by 1 p.m. MST on October 23, 2024, as no proposals or quotes will be accepted at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela Hitt
    (303) 497-7305
    angela.hitt@nist.gov
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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.docx
    The document outlines the technical specifications for an oil-free helium gas compressor intended for use with a ColdEdge Stinger closed-cycle flow cryostat system. Key requirements include an output pressure exceeding 110 psig, a minimum flow rate of 25 standard liters per minute at that pressure, and a water cooling system with a maximum flow rate of one gallon per minute. The compressor must ensure gas tightness with a leak rate no greater than 5 x 10^-5 mbar liters per second, employ mechanical compression without any oil, and contain no materials that outgas within the helium gas path. Additionally, it should include a Supelco helium gas purifier and adsorber, maintain a mechanical footprint similar to the Sumitomo HC-4E compressor, and have electrical power requirements not exceeding 2 kW, 3 phase, 208 V. Furthermore, the vendor must demonstrate previous successful operation of the compressor with the specified cryogenic system. This specification reflects the government's commitment to precision and reliability in the operation of advanced cryogenic technology.
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