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Pfeiffer Vacuum HiPace 1200 Turbo Pump Package DN 200 CF-F, TC 1200 with OmniControl 001, Model Number 2000017993

ID: NB683140-25-01487 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

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Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) requires a turbo pump to replace a broken pump used for pumping and circulating helium mixture gas in a dilution refrigerator.

This dilution refrigerator is essential for producing ultra-low temperatures necessary for mission-critical experiments in metrology related to quantum information science and electrical standards dissemination. The contract aims to procure a specific turbo pump model that is critical for NIST's operations.

Work Details
The contract involves the supply of a Pfeiffer Vacuum HiPace 1200 Turbo Pump Package DN 200 CF-F, TC 1200 with OmniControl 001, Model Number 2000017993.

The minimum requirements for the turbo pump include:
1. Exact replica of the existing Pfeiffer HiPace 1200 pump.
2. Speed: 1200 l/s for N2.
3. Ultimate Pressure: 5 x 10E-10 mbar.
4. Gas throughput for He: 16 hPa l/s.
5. Input connection flange: DN200 CF-F.
6. Output connection flange: DN 40 ISO KF.
7. Physical Footprint: 390 mm tall, 266 mm overall diameter.

The turbo pump must come with a one (1) year warranty and have a lead time of no later than two (2) weeks after receipt of order (ARO). This pump is critical for the operation of the dilution refrigerator, which supports NIST's mission goals.

Period of Performance
Lead time of no later than two (2) weeks after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance
The product will be delivered to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Overview

Response Deadline
April 25, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 18, 2025, 3:26 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$2,000,017,993 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
27%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
On 4/18/25 National Institute of Standards and Technology issued Sources Sought NB683140-25-01487 for Pfeiffer Vacuum HiPace 1200 Turbo Pump Package DN 200 CF-F, TC 1200 with OmniControl 001, Model Number 2000017993 due 4/25/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
Ranae M. Armstrong   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Donald Collie   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY > DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
FPDS Organization Code
1341-000SB
Source Organization Code
100182905
Last Updated
April 18, 2025
Last Updated By
ranae.armstrong@nist.gov
Archive Date
May 10, 2025