Opportunity
SAM #NIST-SS26-154
NIST Solicitation for Ferrovac UHV Suitcase Package and Accessories
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
NIST-SS26-154
NAICS
333242, 334519
NIST is seeking to procure a specialized Ferrovac UHV Suitcase Package and related equipment for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) sample transfer and storage applications. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - OEM Highlight: - Ferrovac is the specified manufacturer for all requested products - Products Requested (all quantities are one unit each): - Ferrovac UHV Suitcase Package for Room-Temperature Transfer (Part No. FER-VSN40S(VRV)L) - Includes ion and getter pumps, electronic controls, gate valve, extended wobble stick, battery power, bakeout heaters, hard shipping case, and dual shaft manipulator with gripper - Ferrovac Storage Stack for Flag Style Plates and EMS Sample Plates (Part No. FER-RECOMEMSSTACK) - Storage tower with drawers for EMS and flag sample plates, parking for gripper, designed for use inside the suitcase - Ferrovac Support Trolley for Universal Suitcase Docking (Part No. FER-FRMCARTZXRVS) - Hydraulic height adjustment, rotating platform, linear travel, tilting, and rubber wheels - Ferrovac Fast Pump Down Dock with LN2 Dewar UHV Booster CF40 (Part No. FER-VSCTDH40) - Docking chamber with gate valve, liquid nitrogen dewar, thermal insulation, heat exchanger, temperature sensor, and cold trap heating - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be UHV compatible - Battery-powered ion pumps and bakeout heaters for mobility and cleanliness - Specialized manipulators for handling EMS and flag style samples - Emphasis on rapid pump down and safe sample transfer
Description
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