Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detector

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a component of the Department of Commerce, is soliciting quotations for a Gas Chromatograph with Flame Ionization Detector and Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector system. This simplified acquisition (solicitation number 1333ND26QNB030133) seeks to procure one new GC-FID/PDHID instrument configured for gas analysis with specific hardware components including a heated gas sampling valve, heart-cut valve, helium purifiers, packed column capability, stream select valve, and programmable GC oven with liquid nitrogen cooling. The system must meet all minimum technical specifications detailed in the Statement of Work and demonstrate performance capability through response repeatability testing with a 0.2% relative standard deviation. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror whose equipment meets or exceeds all specified requirements. Firm-fixed-price quotations must be submitted via email by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 13, 2026, with pricing valid for 90 days from the due date; written questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than April 1, 2026 (2 calendar days after the March 30 posting date).

This solicitation is a full and open acquisition with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor information is provided. The procurement includes four line items: the gas chromatograph unit, an operations and maintenance manual, installation services, and training, with delivery required within 90 days of award and installation within 10 days of receipt at NIST's Gaithersburg facility (Building 227). The contractor must provide at least 2 hours of training for up to two NIST personnel within 10 days of installation and include a minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel. All quotations must include three separate volumes addressing technical specifications, pricing, and terms and conditions, with all costs to be submitted under FOB Destination terms. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and no prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments will be considered for this requirement.