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66--RFI for Distillation Instrument
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from manufacturers on a distillation instrument designed for the distillation of petroleum products at atmospheric pressure, compliant with ASTM D86 standards for Groups 1-4. This instrument is intended for use at the EPA's National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The agency is interested specifically in American-made products that meet a detailed set of technical specifications, including compatibility with PAC IRIS software, a self-positioning heating system, precise distillation rates, programmable condenser and receiver temperatures, automated flask detection with barcoding, dual fluid and vapor optimization, and automatic fire detection. Furthermore, the instrument must adhere to strict size limitations and incorporate specific safety and automation features. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation and will not result in an award or contract by itself; it is solely for the EPA’s market research and planning purposes. The agency has identified a foreign-made product, OptiDist 2, which meets the technical needs but lacks domestic origin. Responses to the RFI are to be submitted by June 15, 2026, via email only, with no telephone inquiries permitted. Costs related to preparing responses will not be reimbursed, and responders should monitor the official websites for any updates or future solicitations. The EPA emphasizes that all submissions will be reviewed confidentially and may influence potential future procurement decisions.
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US Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USASet-Aside
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Pursuant to FAR 10.002(b)(2)(ii)
Distillation Instrument for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure Groups 1-4 for EPA NVFEL
***MADE IN AMERICA***
This is a request for information (RFI) only. The EPA makes no guarantee that a solicitation or award will result from this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is for market research purposes only.
EPA is seeking to purchase one (1) Distillation Instrument capable of performing distillation in accordance with ASTM D86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure Groups 1 – 4.
The EPA identified one product, OptiDist 2, which meets the EPA’s required sampling and measurement capabilities needs and below requirements/specifications. However, it is foreign made.
The required specifications for the distillation instrument are as follows:
The distillation instrument must meet the following specifications for each of the items (1 – 10) listed below. There will be no exception to these specifications.
1. Interface with the PAC IRIS software
2. Have a self-positioning heating system
3. Have a distillation rate of 2-10 mL/min
4. Shall have a condenser system with a programmable temperature range of 0-65 degrees Centigrade and automatic cooling liquid level detection
5. Shall have a receiving chamber with a programmable temperature range of 0 – 40 degrees Centigrade, corrosion proof and compatible with 100 mL and 200 mL flasks
6. Shall have automated heater plate detection
7. Shall have barcoded distillation flasks and barcode reader for automatic detection of flask size, composition and serial number
8. Shall have dual optimization by measurement of the fluid in the flask and vapor in the neck of the flask
9. Shall have automatic fire detection compatible with carbon dioxide
10. Shall not exceed the following dimensions
o 16 inches wide
o 23 inches deep
o 29 inches high
This RFI is seeking an American-Made distillation instrument that meets or exceeds the above specifications.
Responses to this RFI are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract of any nature. The Government will not award a contract based on this RFI. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed because of this notice. Responding parties should not anticipate Government feedback on their respective submissions. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. It is the responsibility of the potential contractors to monitor the websites for any information that may pertain to this RFI or a future solicitation. All information requested and received in response to this RFI will be treated as information only. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. EPA plans to review and meaningfully consider all responses to this RFI. Responses to this RFI may be reviewed by Government technical experts drawn from staff within EPA and/or by selected support contractor personnel. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and must be clearly marked.
Point of Contact for this RFI is OAR NVFEL SACO, Contracting Office, email at OARNVFELSACO@epa.gov. Please use RFI: 68HE0M26Q0011, Distillation Instrument in the subject line of the email. Telephone queries will not be honored. All questions, clarifications, and/or interest should be submitted via email to OARNVFELSACO@epa.gov no later than 1300 EST, June 15, 2026.