Market Survey Capability Assessment - Micro Gas Chromatograph for Hydrogen Leak Detection
ID: CT2600028A2Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, 08405, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5d0e126cd73744cca09839725df5b20b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential suppliers for a highly sensitive and lightweight Micro Gas Chromatograph (Micro-GC) designed for detecting hydrogen leaks in hydrogen-powered aircraft. This procurement aims to enhance aviation safety by addressing the critical concern of hydrogen leaks, which can pose significant risks in aviation operations. The Micro-GC must meet specific technical requirements, including a hydrogen detection limit of less than 10 ppm, the capability to measure leaks in multiple locations simultaneously, and a measurement speed of under three minutes per assessment. Interested entities are required to submit a capability statement by December 23, 2025, to the primary contact, Andy Montesinos, at Andy.E.Montesinos@faa.gov, and the secondary contact, Harry Lutz, at harry.lutz@faa.gov, detailing their qualifications and compliance with the outlined specifications.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andy Montesinos
    Andy.E.Montesinos@faa.gov
    Harry Lutz
    harry.lutz@faa.gov
    Files
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    FAA Technical Specification Sheet.pdf
    The FAA's Fuels and Energy Section (ANG-E283) is seeking a highly sensitive, accurate, and lightweight micro gas chromatograph (Micro-GC) to detect hydrogen leaks in hydrogen-powered aircraft. This procurement aims to enhance aviation safety by addressing a significant concern. The Micro-GC must meet specific requirements: a hydrogen detection limit of less than 10 ppm, the ability to automatically measure hydrogen leaks in two locations simultaneously and determine concentrations in at least twenty different locations, and a measurement speed of under three minutes per measurement. Additionally, it needs a second channel for detecting ppm concentrations of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. The manufacturer must provide operational and application training for FAA lab engineers, telephone assistance, and a one-year warranty covering parts, replacement, and software updates at no cost, starting after installation and training.
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