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SUBJECT: HIGH PRESSURE CHEMISORPTION ANALYZERThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in
accordance with the format in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions, as
supplemented with additional information included in this notice. QUOTES
ARE
BEING REQUESTED. Responses shall reference Request for Quotations No.
DE-RQ26-08NT000902 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy
Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, intends to purchase the
following:
High Pressure Chemisorption Analyzer (1 each)
Must include the following technical features:
Fully automated chemisorption analyzer for temperature programmed, pulse
chemisorption and physisorption analyses of dispersed metal catalyst
materials
Prepare and analyze catalytic samples at pressures up to 70 bar (1000 psia)
Capable of Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD), Temperature Programmed
Reduction (TPR), Temperature Programmed Oxidation (TPO), BET surface area
and
Pulse Chemisorption analyses
Three internal mass flow controllers included for precise gas control
Internal backpressure controller
On-instrument gas blending capability (carrier and loop gases)
Independent internal temperature controlled zones
Four inlets each for preparation, carrier and loop gas streams (12 total
inlets)
Gold plated Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) filaments
Operating software and built-in controller permit PC independent operation
and
data collection
Importation of mass spectrometer signal to reporting system for easy
comparison
to Temperature Programmed experimental data
Peak integration capability integrated into data reduction software
Sub-ambient temperature controlled ramping capability using optional
cryogenic
cooler
The furnace has an interlock switch. When the furnace is open, the internal
pressure is automatically reduced to atmospheric pressure. It also cuts of
power to the furnace
In the event of a power failure, all inlet solenoid valves (which admit
gases)
will close and the internal pressure is automatically reduced to
atmospheric
pressure
No high voltage or high pressure components which are accessible, except by
using tools to remove panels
PC capable of controlling the instrument 1
Printer 1
Pressure regulators
2 quantity CGA 580, 1500 psig (N2, He, Ar, Kr)
1 quantity CGA 320, 1500 psig (CO2)
1 quantity CGA 540, 1500 psig (O2)
2 quantity CGA 350, 1500 psig (H2, CO)
1 quantity CGA 590, 1500 psig (Air)
Cryogenic cooler that p[ermits analyses to be perform from -100 to 1,100 C
in a
continuous, linear fashion
Mass spectrometer: 200 AMU mass spectrometer connects directly to a
dedicated
port on the instrument for detection and identification of low
concentrations
of condensable and/or reactive gases
Installation and on-site operator training
Freight should be included in price.
DELIVERY: FOB Destination is required (all freight included). The
provisions
at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999) does not apply to this
acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for
evaluation of
offerors: An award shall be made to the responsible offeror submitting a
technically acceptable quote and offering the best value evaluated price.
Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated
requirements above. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature and
drawings
detailing features, technical capabilities and warranty data. Technical
acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the
information submitted response to this provision as it compares to the
minimum
characteristics provided above. Therefore, it is essential that offerors
provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for
the
Government evaluation team to make an adequate technical assessment of the
quote as meeting technical acceptability. Best value to the government
cost
shall be the deciding factor among technically acceptable quotes. The
North
American Industry Classification (NIAC) is 334516. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax
Identification
(TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); and remit to address if different. A
Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order shall be issued using the Simplified
Acquisition Procedures FAR Part 13. This is a small business set aside.
All
offers are due no later than 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time Zone on September 12,
2008. All quotes must be E-mailed to both Robert.Mohn@netl.doe.gov and
Robert.Thompson@netl.doe.gov. or and if faxing the fax must be sent to both
Robert Mohn at 412-386-5770 and Robert Thompson at 412-386-4604. All
technical
questions should be directed to the Technical Representatives Mr. Robert
Thompson at 412-386-4953
