Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector and Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector (GC-FID/PDHID)

The file outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ No. 1333ND25QNB640356) from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector and a pulsed discharge helium ionization detector. The RFQ is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of up to 1,000 employees, and responses are due by 2:00 PM on August 13, 2025. The gas chromatograph is intended to support the Gas Sensing Metrology Group’s work in developing certified reference materials and enhancing gas measurement techniques. Quoters must adhere to specified instructions for submission and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The award will go to the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. The document includes multiple provisions and clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation that will govern the resulting contract. Additionally, it details the necessary inquiry procedures, acceptance periods, and the implications of contractor performance during potential changes in NIST's operating status. This procurement emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal regulations and the commitment to supporting small businesses within government contracts.

This government requirements document outlines the need for a Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detector and Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector (GC-FID/PDHID) for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Material Measurement Laboratory (MML), specifically the Gas Sensing Metrology Group (GSMG). The purpose of this acquisition is to support the development of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) and NIST Traceable Reference Materials (NTRMs) by ensuring high instrument precision and accuracy for measuring trace contaminants in gas mixtures. The contractor is required to provide and install one GC-FID/PDHID system that meets detailed technical specifications, including specific detector configurations, valve systems, and software capabilities. Additionally, the contractor must provide on-site installation, training for two NIST personnel on operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and a minimum one-year warranty. Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 90 days of the award, with specific shipping instructions and acceptance testing protocols outlined.

RFQ No. 1333ND25QNB640356 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector and Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector (GC-FID/PDHID). This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516. The purpose of the equipment is to support the Gas Sensing Metrology Group (GSMG) in developing and certifying gas standards. Quotes must be submitted by 2:00 PM ET on August 13, 2025, via email to rene.edwards@nist.gov and robert.singman@nist.gov, with questions due by noon ET on July 29, 2025. Submissions are limited to five pages, must include pricing, UEI, TIN, POC information, and an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Award will be based on the lowest price, technically acceptable offer. The document also details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses applicable to the procurement, including those related to electronic billing and protest procedures.

The Gas Sensing Metrology Group (GSMG) within the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) requires a Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detector and Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector (GC-FID/PDHID) to support the development of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) and NIST Traceable Reference Materials (NTRMs). The instrument must be configured for gas cylinder analysis, feature both FID and PDHID, a 6-port gas sampling valve with heating capability, and a 10 mL sample loop. It also needs helium mass spectrometer leak-tested valves and purifiers for PDHID, and software for comprehensive control and data analysis. The contractor is responsible for providing, installing, and training NIST personnel on the equipment within 90 days of the award. The system must meet specified performance tests for repeatability and impurity detection. A one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel is required, commencing upon successful installation, training, and demonstration of specifications at the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, MD.