Nitrogen and Dry-Air Generator for LC-MS Applications
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for a Nitrogen and Dry-Air Generator for LC-MS applications at Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton (NAMRU-Dayton). This is an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ). Quotations are due June 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one LNI Swissgas NGA CASTORE XL 40.40 Membrane Nitrogen Generator (Part Number: 6920.70.41) or an equal product. This equipment is essential for providing a continuous, high-purity nitrogen gas stream to support analytical testing operations, specifically Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) systems.
Key Salient Characteristics include:
- Single, self-contained laboratory gas generator with integrated oil-less compressor.
- Simultaneous nitrogen (min 40 L/min, up to 99.9% purity) and dry-air (min 40 L/min) outputs.
- Nitrogen/dry-air outlet pressure: min 8 bar (220–240 VAC) or 7.5 bar (115–240 VAC).
- Dry-air dew point: ≤ -40°C atmospheric.
- Operating noise: ≤50 dB(A).
- Compact footprint (approx. 59 cm W × 92 cm D × 73 cm H).
- Local touchscreen or equivalent user interface with remote monitoring capability.
- Maximum power draw not to exceed 2.0 kW (220–240 VAC) or 1.7 kW (115–240 VAC).
- Integrated or compatible UHP nitrogen output (at least 200 cc/min at ≥99.9999% purity).
- Integrated scroll compressor with variable speed technology.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Quotation Due: June 20, 2026, 03:59 PM EDT
- Published: June 11, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
Additional Notes
Offerors must possess a CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identification Number, and be registered in SAM.gov. Lack of SAM registration will result in ineligibility for award. A 15-month limited warranty from shipment is required for gas generation systems. Place of performance is Wright Patterson AFB, OH.