SAM #68HE0M26Q0011

EPA Seeks American-Made Distillation Instrument for Petroleum Product Testing

The EPA's National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan is seeking information on American-made distillation instruments for petroleum product testing. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) Contracting Office - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) American-made distillation instrument for petroleum products - Must comply with ASTM D86 Standard Test Method (Groups 1-4) - Required features: - Compatibility with PAC IRIS software - Self-positioning heating system - Programmable condenser and receiving chamber temperature ranges - Automated heater plate detection - Barcoded distillation flasks with barcode reader - Dual optimization measurement - Automatic fire detection compatible with carbon dioxide - Specific dimensional requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - OptiDist 2 (referenced as meeting requirements but is foreign-made) - No American OEMs or vendors specifically named; EPA is seeking domestic alternatives - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must be American-made - Strict technical and automation requirements - Market research only; not a solicitation or award - Place of Performance/Delivery: - EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI

Description

RFI for Distillation InstrumentREQUEST FOR INFORMATIONPursuant to FAR 10.002(b)(2)(ii)Distillation Instrument for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure Groups 1-4 for EPA NVFELMADE IN AMERICAThis is a request for information (RFI) only. The EPA makes no guarantee that a solicitation or award will result from this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is for market research purposes only. EPA is seeking to purchase one (1) Distillation Instrument capable of performing distillation in accordance with ASTM D86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure Groups 1 – 4.The EPA identified one product, OptiDist 2, which meets the EPA’s required sampling and measurement capabilities needs and below requirements/specifications. However, it is foreign made.The required specifications for the distillation instrument are as follows:The distillation instrument must meet the following specifications for each of the items (1 – 10) listed below. There will be no exception to these specifications.1. Interface with the PAC IRIS software2. Have a self-positioning heating system3. Have a distillation rate of 2-10 mL/min4. Shall have a condenser system with a programmable temperature range of 0-65 degrees Centigrade and automatic cooling liquid level detection5. Shall have a receiving chamber with a programmable temperature range of 0 – 40 degrees Centigrade, corrosion proof and compatible with 100 mL and 200 mL flasks6. Shall have automated heater plate detection7. Shall have barcoded distillation flasks and barcode reader for automatic detection of flask size, composition and serial number8. Shall have dual optimization by measurement of the fluid in the flask and vapor in the neck of the flask9. Shall have automatic fire detection compatible with carbon dioxide10. Shall not exceed the following dimensions o 16 inches wideo 23 inches deepo 29 inches highThis RFI is seeking an American-Made distillation instrument that meets or exceeds the above specifications.Responses to this RFI are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract of any nature. The Government will not award a contract based on this RFI. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed because of this notice. Responding parties should not anticipate Government feedback on their respective submissions. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. It is the responsibility of the potential contractors to monitor the websites for any information that may pertain to this RFI or a future solicitation. All information requested and received in response to this RFI will be treated as information only. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. EPA plans to review and meaningfully consider all responses to this RFI. Responses to this RFI may be reviewed by Government technical experts drawn from staff within EPA and/or by selected support contractor personnel. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and must be clearly marked.Point of Contact for this RFI is OAR NVFEL SACO, Contracting Office, email at OARNVFELSACO@epa.gov. Please use RFI: 68HE0M26Q0011, Distillation Instrument in the subject line of the email. Telephone queries will not be honored. All questions, clarifications, and/or interest should be submitted via email to OARNVFELSACO@epa.gov no later than 1300 EST, June 15, 2026. Additional Links:Click here to see more information about this opportunity on FedConnect

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