1 kg of NKMOF-1-Ni MOFs, formed into spherical pellets

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure 1 kg of NKMOF-1-Ni MOFs, formed into spherical pellets. The goal of this procurement is to test the MOF's capability to separate hydrogen on a benchtop scale. The commercial partner will be responsible for producing two 1-kg batches of MOF, including pelletized Cu[Ni(pdt)2] bound into spherical particles of sizes (8-12 mesh) using Binder 1 and Binder 2 (if applicable). The deliverables include 1-kg of pelletized Cu[Ni(pdt)2] bound with Binder 1 and 1-kg of pelletized Cu[Ni(pdt)2] bound with Binder 2. • The MOF shall be spherical or semi-spherical in structure. • The MOF size shall be 8-12 mesh. • The organo-ligand binder candidates must be able to withstand activation temperatures of at least 150°C. • The organo-ligand binder candidates must not degrade in the presence of moisture (<1% H2O vapor by volume). • The organo-ligand binder candidates must not introduce additional off-gas or dusting hazards (must not degrade). • The organo-ligand binder candidates must be compatible with a gas composition containing hydrogen, acetylene, ethylene, carbon monoxide, and methane.