B. PD_Final.pdf

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PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

Thales Nano H-Genie bench-top hydrogen generator (Brand Name or Equal)

1. Statement of Need and Purpose: The National Center for Advancing Translational

Sciences (NCATS), Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI) needs a compact stand alone high pressure hydrogen generator that produces hydrogen through electrolysis of deionized water. Importantly, it will be used by NCATS chemists to perform its ongoing research studies that involve hydrogen reactions safely with its existing ThalesNano software, autosampler and peripherals.

2. Background Information and Objective: The National Center for Advancing

Translational Sciences (NCATS) which is a center at the National Institutes of Health

(NIH) was established to transform the translational process so that new treatments and cures for disease can be delivered to patients faster.

A major goal of the research performed by DPI involves projects across the preclinical phases of the translational science spectrum. This research also involves running reactions safely through the use of hydrogen. Hydrogen gas is used as a reagent in the catalytic reduction of hydrocarbons for many chemical transformations. An essential component of producing hydrogen with a generator will eliminate the need to use hydrogen tanks for running reactions with the risk of a tank explosion.

3. Generic Name of Product:

Compact stand alone high pressure hydrogen generator

4. Purchase Description:

Compact stand alone high pressure hydrogen generator that is brand name or equal to:

Products brand name

Manufacturer Catalog/Product

Number

H-Genie® ThalesNano

Nanotechnology, Inc.

THS88888

5. Salient characteristics

At a minimum, the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that

“equal” products must meet are as follows:

Version 11-30-2016-1 FAR Part 11—Describing Agency Needs

- Size: H: 345 mm x W: 365 mm x D: 460 mm

- Water reservoir capacity: 3-L

- Compatible small cartridges that allows the purity of the H2 to be 99.999% vs the

99% without them

- Purity: ≥ 99.99% (4.0 @ 100 bar)

- Flow rate: Range between 20 cm3/min-1L/min at room temperature and pressure

- Voltage requirements: 110V plug

- Remote installation

- 12-month warranty

6. Quantity: One (1)

7. Delivery Terms and Other Considerations:

The Contractor shall deliver the equipment described above within 28 days after receipt of order (ARO). The equipment shall be delivered to the NCATS facility located at 9800 Medical Center Dr, Bldg C (2nd floor), C2 ETB chemistry Lab, Rockville, MD 20850 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday (except federal holidays). Delivery shall be Freight on Board (FOB) destination and shall include inside delivery.

Additionally, training for DPI staff must take place within two (2) weeks of the equipments remote installation and shall be performed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technician.

The Contractor shall warranty the equipment against defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from date of equipment installation.

8. Option(s): None