72-inch laboratory chemical fume hood system

The Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting a 72-inch laboratory chemical fume hood system on a brand-name-only basis, with quotes due October 23, 2026. This is a full and open competition RFQ limited to authorized OEM resellers and dealers of Mott Manufacturing; proposers must submit an Authorized OEM Reseller letter confirming manufacturer authorization for the specific items.

Place of performance is Naval Research Laboratory, Building 49, Washington, DC 20375, with alternative delivery addresses at Monterey, California (Buildings 702 and 704) and Stennis Space Center, Mississippi (Building 2406). The NAICS code is 33399, All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The requirement is for one integrated benchtop fume hood system with 72-inch exterior width, single vertical-rising laminated safety glass sash with chain-and-sprocket operation, welded steel construction with powder-coated white or beige finish, and white fiberglass-reinforced polyester interior liner with Class A fire-retardant rating. The work surface must be molded black epoxy resin with 1.25-inch minimum thickness. Equipment includes a factory-mounted digital airflow monitor and alarm system (TEL AFA1000 or equal) with tri-color LED indicators displaying face velocity in FPM, compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE 110-2016 standards, two GFCI 120-volt 20-amp electrical outlets, and pre-plumbed laboratory service fixtures for gas and vacuum with remote-control brass needle valves on the left-hand side. The base cabinet assembly comprises three matching 24-inch cabinets: an acid/corrosive storage cabinet with polyethylene liner and flame arrestor vents, an insulated solvent/flammable storage cabinet with double-walled NFPA 30 construction, and a vacuum pump utility cabinet with motorized roll-out castered dolly. Factory-installed accessories include a three-sided stainless steel distillation lattice rack (Grade 304 or 316) with adjustable clamps and rear infill panels.

Delivery is FOB Destination with inside delivery and uncrating to Building A50, Room 117. The contractor must conduct post-installation ASHRAE 110-2016 safety certification testing to verify average face velocity of 100 FPM ±10% and affix a dated certification sticker before Government final technical acceptance. All offerors must be TAA and BAA compliant, hold active SAM registration, include shipping charges in quotes, and certify acceptance of terms and conditions or list specific exceptions with rationale. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.