Pfeiffer A100 L Pump

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is procuring a Pfeiffer A100 L Pump for its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This requirement is being handled as a combined synopsis/solicitation under number 1333ND26QNB680245, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. NIST is seeking a firm-fixed-price quote for new equipment that meets specific technical standards, including pumping speed and physical footprint. The solicitation includes a Statement of Work (SOW), a Combined Synopsis Solicitation document, and a set of Provisions and Clauses. These documents establish a 12-week delivery timeline and prohibit used, refurbished, or gray market equipment. Quotes are due electronically by June 16, 2026, and must remain valid for 90 days. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 and PSC code 6640. Submissions must be organized into three volumes: technical capability, price, and terms and conditions. NIST has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for a Pfeiffer A100 L Pump. This firm-fixed-price Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for a specific vacuum pump unit to be used at the Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 using LPTA evaluation. NIST requires a Pfeiffer Vacuum A100 L Pump to support quantum information science and electrical standards experiments. This brand-name requirement ensures compatibility with existing dilution refrigerator systems, allowing for interchangeable parts and a consistent footprint.