Market Survey Capability Assessment - Micro Gas Chromatograph for Hydrogen Leak Detection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking information from interested entities about their capability to provide a highly sensitive, accurate, and lightweight Micro Gas Chromatograph (Micro-GC) for detecting hydrogen leaks in hydrogen-powered aircraft. The Micro-GC must meet or exceed the minimum specifications outlined in the attached FAA Technical Specifications Sheet. Some key points about the job and its scope of work include: • The Micro-GC must have high sensitivity for hydrogen detection, with a detection limit of less than 10 parts per million (ppm) level. • The Micro-GC must be capable of automatically measuring hydrogen leaks in two locations simultaneously. • Hydrogen leak detection using the Micro-GC must be completed in less than three (3) minutes per measurement. • The product manufacturer must provide both operational and application training for FAA lab engineers. • A one-year warranty must be provided, starting immediately after installation and operation training have been completed.