HPHT 1 L Reactor

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to procure one Parr Instrument Company HPHT 1 L Reactor, specifically model 4650-1000mL-FG-HC-VGR-10000, for use by the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center's hydrous pyrolysis laboratory. The reactor must meet precise technical specifications including a 1000mL moveable head vessel assembly constructed from Alloy C-276, a 5000 psi maximum allowable working pressure rating at 500°C, specific cylinder dimensions of 2.5 inches inner diameter with 13.13 inches inside depth, and integrated instrumentation including a pressure gauge, gas release valve, safety rupture disc, and Type J thermocouple. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0091 was posted on April 2, 2026, with written quotes due by April 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time, and the anticipated award date is April 27, 2026. The contracting officer, Kimberly Schneider, will evaluate offers based on compliance with technical specifications and delivery requirements. All responsible sources may submit bids, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award.

This acquisition is set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) at 100 percent, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The justification for procuring specifically from Parr Instrument Company stems from the USGS's 35-year operational history using Parr reactors exclusively since 1991, supplemented by an extensive library of ancillary equipment custom-fitted to Parr instrumentation, established internal expertise in maintenance and operation, and an existing inventory of spare and replacement parts that would make alternative manufacturers prohibitively expensive and technically infeasible. The delivery requirement is 45 days after receipt of order with shipping costs included in the quoted price, and the contractor must utilize electronic invoicing through the Treasury Department's Invoice Processing Platform for payment. Quotes should be emailed to kimberly_schneider@ios.doi.gov, and all responses must include comprehensive representations and certifications addressing small business status, domestic end product compliance, debarment status, and various other federal regulatory requirements applicable to commercial acquisitions.