Methane Gas Analyzer

This solicitation, numbered 1333MJ26Q0009, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of one commercial methane gas analyzer, specifically the Aeris Technologies MIRA Ultra (Part Number 95.000053) or an equal alternative. The acquisition is fully set aside for small business concerns as defined under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, with NAICS code 334516. The instrument must utilize mid-infrared absorption technology to achieve parts-per-billion precision for methane and ethane measurements, with a specified capability of 1 ppb for methane in one second at approximately 2000 ppb concentration. It must be highly portable, fitting within a compact optical cell dimension of 7” x 8” x 5”, consume less than 25 watts at steady state, and include integrated components such as a Nafion dryer, external pump, and flow control. Data must be transmitted in near real time and accessible via Ethernet or USB, while ensuring full compatibility with the Aeris MIRA Ultra platform in terms of physical size, power requirements, and connectivity standards. Delivery is required FOB Boulder, Colorado, within 60 days of order receipt or sooner, with inspection and final acceptance occurring at that location by the Government. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Darrin Moore at darrin.moore@noaa.gov by the deadline of May 8, 2026, and must include all required representations and certifications through SAM, including verification of small business status, UEI, and compliance with federal sustainability regulations such as the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines and Energy Star standards. The award will be made through a best-value tradeoff process where non-price factors are significantly more important than cost, with offerors evaluated using adjectival ratings of High, Some, or Low confidence in their ability to perform. Payment must be submitted through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors are subject to anti-trafficking in persons compliance requirements under FAR 52.222-50, necessitating employee training and reporting mechanisms. No packaging, marking, or preservation specifications are provided, and no formal contract line item pricing data is included in the solicitation.