IRA Funded - Brand-Name or Equal Request for Quote

The U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory is soliciting quotes under solicitation 89243326QFE000559 for a HEMCO UniMax Floor Mount Hood or an equivalent product. This small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 is for a fume hood designed to safely house a high-pressure high-temperature reactor rated for 2000 psi and 350 degrees Celsius. The equipment must be chemical and fire-resistant per ASTM E-84 standards, measuring 72 inches wide by 48 inches deep by 100 inches high, and feature aluminum framed tempered glass sliding doors. It must be capable of handling hazardous gases including hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide, with UL listed electrical components suitable for hazardous locations. The contract is a firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price from a technically acceptable small business. Offerors proposing an equivalent product must provide comprehensive technical data sheets and performance metrics to prove the item meets or exceeds the HEMCO standard. Delivery is required by December 31, 2026, on an FOB Destination basis to the NETL facility in Morgantown, West Virginia, with services performed at the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania site. Submissions must be made via the FedConnect portal, including a completed SF 1449 and current SAM.gov representations and certifications. The procurement incorporates various FAR clauses, including Buy American and sustainable product requirements, with specific deviations noted for 2025 and 2026.