RFQ Turbomolecular pumping station with high compression ratio

The Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting quotes for a high-throughput turbomolecular pumping station with a high compression ratio under solicitation N0017326Q1301397806. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside conducted on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis. The required system must be integrated with a controller and backing pump on a rolling cart, be compatible with KF-40 fittings, and include specific stainless steel adapters and a vacuum gauge with a range from atmosphere to less than 1e-8 Torr. The equipment must achieve an overall pumping speed of at least 200 L/s for nitrogen. Only new equipment is acceptable, and all items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where offers are ranked by price and then evaluated for technical acceptability. To be eligible, vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, an authorized dealer, or an authorized distributor, and must provide manufacturer documentation certifying their authorized status. The estimated delivery time is 60 days, with FOB Destination as the preferred shipping method to the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. Quotes must include the company DUNS number and Cage Code and be submitted via email to the purchasing agent by the specified deadline.