Water Bath for Microcalorimeters

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks quotation for one water bath for microcalorimeters, with quotations due August 27 and questions due August 24. No set-aside is used; this is an unrestricted procurement.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado (325 Broadway, NIST-Boulder facility). The water bath must achieve temperature stability of 0.001°C maximum and temperature uniformity of 0.005°C maximum when filled with water, maintain stable temperatures between 10°C and 30°C, feature an access opening of at least 6 inches by 11 inches, and provide a water depth of at least 16 inches. The unit must include a cart with wheels and computer communication capability via GPIB, USB, or ethernet with SCPI command responsiveness. Prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments are not acceptable. Delivery is scheduled for October 1, 2027, with a maximum delivery window of 60 days after receipt of order.

Quotations must be submitted electronically to lia.arthofe@nist.gov in three volumes: Technical Quotation (addressing product literature, country of origin, manufacturer authorization, delivery capability, and warranty/training requirements); Price Quotation (firm fixed price including shipping and delivery costs); and Terms and Conditions acceptance or exceptions. Award will be made to the responsible quoter with the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation. Quoters must maintain active SAM.Gov registration (including a valid Unique Entity Identification Number) at quotation submission, through award, and during contract performance. Vendors must possess an active Export Control Classification Number at the time of award. The NAICS code is 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals; PSC code is 6625.