Sources Sought Notice for an Ozone Exposure Chamber
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for an Ozone Exposure Chamber. This chamber is crucial for research into the crumbling of residential foundations caused by pyrrhotite, aiming to develop effective test methods and improve concrete practices. Responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NIST requires one dedicated Ozone Exposure Chamber to be delivered to its Gaithersburg, MD campus. The chamber must meet specific minimum technical specifications, including:
- A UV ozone generator capable of 500 mg/hr ozone from dry air feed gas, achieving an ozone concentration range of 0-1000 ppm.
- A minimum exposure chamber size of 3 cubic feet.
- An integrated ozone analyzer to measure ozone inside the chamber and alert users.
- An ozone destruct unit to convert O3 to O2, not requiring special venting.
- An interlock to prevent opening when ozone is present.
- An ambient ozone leak sensor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables)
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: May 5, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses in Microsoft Word 365, Excel 365, or .pdf format, not exceeding 5 pages. Responses must include:
- Company name, address, contact information, and Unique Entity ID (UEI) with active SAM.gov registration.
- Details of recommended equipment (manufacturer, model, technical specifications, reseller status).
- Performance capabilities and customization options.
- Identification of any specifications that cannot be met and suggestions for improvement.
- Manufacturing location and any planned changes.
- NAICS status (small or other than small business) and any proposed alternative NAICS codes.
- Available services (installation, training, maintenance).
- Standard terms and conditions of sale, including warranty and delivery.
- Information on facility renovation services, if applicable.
- Published pricing, discounts, or federal contract availability (e.g., FSS).
- Customer references.
- Any other valuable information or requests for additional NIST information/meetings.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a commitment by NIST to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Information provided will be used to inform NIST's acquisition strategy. Questions regarding this notice are preferably due by May 8, 2026, and should be submitted to the primary point of contact.