Total Hydrocarbon Analyzers
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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.
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 Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), under the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotations for Total Hydrocarbon Analyzers. This is an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with award based on Best Value to the Government. The procurement requires four (4) analyzers with specific technical capabilities. Quotations are due by March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure four (4) Total Hydrocarbon Analyzers (THAs) for the Naval Medical Research Command. Key technical requirements for these analyzers include:
- Monitoring total hydrocarbons using a flame ionization detector.
- Four concentration ranges, with a high end of at least 10,000 ppm.
- RS-232 Digital Output and ability to use 100% hydrogen as fuel.
- Accuracy and repeatability of +/- 1% or less of full scale.
- Internal sample pump, compact footprint (less than 494 sq. inches, 6 inches height, 60 lbs weight).
- Sample flow rate less than 2 L/min and warm-up time under 2 hours.
- Power: 115-120VAC @ 60 Hz single phase.
- Single or Multi Point Sampling with realtime analysis via touchscreen.
- Chemically inert sample lines (PTFE or stainless steel).
- No vendor training required for setup and operation.
- Manufacturer's warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) leading to a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted / Full and Open Competition).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use).
- Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433, United States.
- Quotations Due: March 4, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 26, 2026.
- Delivery Schedule: By Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 3.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror based on Best Value for the Government. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, and be capable of submitting invoices via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Lack of SAM registration will result in ineligibility for award.
Additional Notes
No third-party vendors (foreign or domestic) are accepted with NMRC unless explicitly stated. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet all listed salient characteristics. Technical inquiries can be directed to Nathan Gargas (937-904-9459) and end-user inquiries to Brian Sharits (385-6355-7288).