Opportunity
SAM #485362
Ultra-High-Vacuum Sample Transfer Suitcase for Brookhaven National Laboratory
Buyer
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Posted
November 13, 2026
Respond By
November 20, 2026
Identifier
485362
NAICS
334516, 334519, 333248
Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking one specialized ultra-high-vacuum suitcase package for room-temperature sample transfer. - Buyer: U.S. Department of Energy; procurement is conducted by Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, which operates Brookhaven National Laboratory. The listed procurement contact is Andrew Pascoe. - OEM: SAES is named for the NexTorr D2005 ion pump/getter system, or an equivalent. No manufacturer is specified for the complete suitcase. - Requested product: One Ultra-High Vacuum Suitcase Package with extended rigid freight flightcase; no part number is provided. - Includes a sample manipulator with approximately 500 mm travel for Omicron-style sample holder plates, and a linear/rotary feedthrough for a six-flag storage cassette. - Includes viewport, battery package for maintaining vacuum during transport, DN40CF terminal gate valve, and integrated bakeout system. - Pump/getter system must achieve 10⁻¹⁰ mbar; SAES NexTorr D2005 or equivalent is specified. - Flightcase must have an additional 100 mm of internal length for vacuum accessories attached to the gate-valve side. - Notable requirements: Provide end-item documentation, as-built configuration, pressure and leak test reports, and an operating and maintenance manual. Specifications are referenced in Enclosure A. - Delivery: Anticipated three months after award.
Description
Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (herein known as “BSA”), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under a Prime Contract (DE-SC0012704) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), herewith solicits your quote for an Ultra-High Vacuum Suitcase.
Please see attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 485362 and its enclosures for details.