Opportunity
SAM #W911QX-26-Q-A070
Army Research Lab Seeks Helium Leak Checker and Associated Parts
Buyer
U.S. Army Garrison Adelphi
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
W911QX-26-Q-A070
NAICS
334516
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking sources for the supply of one Helium Leak Checker and associated parts for its High Frequency Electronics and Materials branch in Adelphi, MD. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Advanced Photonics, Electronics, and Quantum Sciences division, High Frequency Electronics and Materials branch - Contracting office located at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Helium Leak Checker and associated parts - Must support both vacuum and sniffing leak detection - Minimum 15 m³/hr backing pump capacity - Minimum 2.5 l/s helium pumping speed - Minimum detectable leak rates: 1e-13 Pa·m³/s (vacuum), 1e-8 Pa·m³/s (sniffing) - Test inlet pressure: 15 hPa - Response time: <1 second - Detects helium and hydrogen gases - Start-up time: <5 minutes - Weight: <56 kg; Dimensions: ≤547 x 375 x 389 mm - Programmable user interface, onboard data storage, sniffer probe - Operable between 10-40°C; sound pressure <54 dB - Input voltage: 100-110 VAC 50/60 Hz - Compatible with oil-based roughing pump - Includes connection kit with ISO-KF hose and fittings (≥1 meter) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required FOB Destination to ARL facility in Adelphi, MD - Delivery deadline is either within two months of award or by a specified date - All technical specifications must be met as outlined in the salient characteristics document - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The procurement is open to qualified suppliers, including small and disadvantaged businesses under NAICS code 334516
Description
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2. Slient Characteristics document (Redacted)