Oxygen Permeation and Water Vapor Permeation Analyzer

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service intends to solicit an Oxygen Permeation and Water Vapor Permeation Analyzer or functionally equivalent single-cell system, with responses due May 21, 2026. The procurement carries no set-aside; NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, 1,000-employee size standard) applies.

The oxygen transmission rate testing system must detect 0.05 to 200 cc/(m².day) with repeatability of 0.02 cc/(m².day) or 1%, use a coulometric sensor requiring no calibration, and comply with ASTM D3985, F1307, and F1927. The water vapor transmission rate system must detect 0.05 to 100 g/(m².day) with repeatability of 0.05 g/(m².day) or 2%, employ modulated infrared technology, and comply with ASTM F1249. Both systems require temperature control of 20 to 40°C ±0.2°C, relative humidity control, Windows 10-compatible software with automated testing and data management, four precision regulators, NIST-traceable calibration, a 12-month general warranty, and an exclusive 4-year prorated warranty on sensors.

ARS will solicit quotes from at least three sources under FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) and award based on lowest price technically acceptable. Award is anticipated June 2026. Respondents must submit a capabilities synopsis (maximum 5 pages), UEI Number, company name and address, SAM business size validation, points of contact, and past work experience with federal or commercial clients of similar scope. All respondents must be registered and active in SAM and complete electronic representations and certifications per FAR 4.11 and 4.12. Submissions are due 3:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time May 21, 2026, via email to frank.palmer@usda.gov as Microsoft Office Word or PDF files. Payment is processed through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform.