NOAA: Calibration and Accuracy Temperature Bath for the NWS/Sterling Field Support Center (SFSC). in Sterling, VA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks one calibration and accuracy temperature bath for the National Weather Service Sterling Field Support Center, with quotes due August 19, 2026 at 1600 EDT. The procurement is 100% set-aside for small business and uses firm-fixed pricing with award to the responsive responsible quoter providing the lowest price that is technically acceptable.

Place of performance is Sterling, VA. The temperature bath must operate with Xiameter PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 1cSt for temperatures between −80°C to 10°C and distilled water for temperatures between 5°C to 60°C, with internal bath dimensions between 6 inches × 6 inches × 8 inches (minimum) and 9 inches × 14.5 inches × 16 inches (maximum), immersion depth of 8 to 16 inches, and volume capacity of 1 to 11 gallons. Critical performance specifications include low temperature range of −80°C or lower, high temperature range of 60°C or higher, combined stability and uniformity of 0.025°C or better, heating rate of 0.625°C per minute, cooling rate of 0.4375°C per minute, display resolution of 0.01°C, set-point accuracy of 0.5°C, and serial communications capability via third-party terminal programs. The equipment must operate on 115 or 230 VAC power and fit within a 31-inch W × 31-inch L × 60-inch H footprint. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Quoters must submit completed SF-1449 form, line item pricing including shipping and handling, UEI, SAM registration confirmation, small business status verification, at least two past performance references, and acknowledgment of inspection and acceptance requirements. Questions are due within five calendar days of solicitation issuance (by August 12). Quoters who fail to provide all ten required information items will be considered non-compliant and ineligible for award. All contractors must be registered in SAM; no award can be made to an unregistered company. Delivery includes a vendor-supplied test plan and acceptance test results submitted with invoice.