Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a vendor to supply new ultra‑high‑vacuum (UHV) ion pump hardware for the SURF III Beamline 7 (BL7) as part of the CHIPS Project. The requirement includes three 400 L/s noble‑diode ion pumps, one differential ion pump, two rack‑mount ion‑pump controllers, and associated high‑voltage cabling, all shipped FOB destination to NIST’s Gaithersburg campus. Items must be new, meet detailed technical specs (e.g., ultimate pressure ≤10⁻¹¹ torr, 10 kV SHV connections, 110 VAC heater), and be delivered within 12 weeks of order receipt. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order; payment is made after successful installation, testing, and acceptance. The solicitation is an unrestricted RFQ; any qualified U.S. business may submit a quote.
• Quantity: 3 × 400 L/s ion pumps, 1 × differential pump, 2 × controllers, 4 × HV cables.
• Delivery: FOB Destination, ≤12 weeks after order.
• Technical requirements: pressure, flange size, electrical connections, Ethernet‑enabled controllers, 10 m HV cables.
• Warranty: minimum 12 months from acceptance.
• Evaluation: lowest priced technically acceptable offer.
• Submission: electronic PDF/Word quote by 10 AM ET, Aug 31 2026; questions due by Aug 25 2026.