# 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

<p>Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (herein known as &ldquo;BSA&rdquo;), operator of&nbsp;Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under a Prime Contract (DE-SC0012704)&nbsp;with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), herewith solicits your quote for an&nbsp;Ultra-High Vacuum Suitcase.</p>

<p>Please see attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 485362 and its enclosures for details.</p>

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