Vacuum Muffle Furnace

The Naval Research Laboratory, under the Office of Naval Research within the Department of the Navy, is seeking quotes for a Vacuum Muffle Furnace through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The furnace must meet specific technical requirements, including operation at 208V or 220V power, a maximum temperature capacity of 1200 degrees Celsius, and the ability to achieve vacuum levels of 5E-4 torr or lower, with interior dimensions accommodating a 12-inch cubic microfluidics board and overall dimensions not exceeding 30x30x36 inches. The procurement will be evaluated based on three primary criteria: technical capability, past performance (assessed through the SPRS system), and price, with technical capability and past performance weighted approximately equally to price. Vendors must submit questions by 5:00 PM Eastern on December 15, 2025, and proposals are due by 12:00 PM Eastern on December 19, 2025. The solicitation encourages multiple offers and permits vendors to propose alternative line item structures aligned with their individual pricing models.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, making it available exclusively to qualified small business firms. The contract involves a single line item (CLIN 0001) for delivery of the Vacuum Muffle Furnace to the Naval Research Laboratory located at 4555 Overlook Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20375 on an FOB Destination basis, with the specific delivery date to be proposed by the selected vendor. No incumbent contractor or budget range is identified in the solicitation materials. The furnace must include a compatible vacuum pump with a minimum pumping speed of 300 liters per minute and must support both inert gas and vacuum operational capabilities. The opportunity was posted on December 10, 2025, with a nine-day deadline for proposal submission.