Cold Atom Compact Vacuum Pump

This request is an announcement for information/market research for planning purposes. This synopsis does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid nor does its issuance, in any way, restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center PKOA, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico is seeking potential sources to provide a compact vacuum pump The pumps are based on requirements manufactured by NexTorr, the model NexTorr D100-5 (code: 5H0169), NexTorr PS NIOPS-02 with enable connector (code: 3B0396) and NexTorr Kit of Cables (code 3B0397) or equal. CLIN 1: Code 5H0169 NexTorr D 100-5 CLIN 2: Code 3B0396 NexTorr PS NIOPS-02 with enable connector CLIN 3: Code 3B0397 NexTorr Kit of Cables General Requirements common to CLIN1, 2 and 3: Overview: Compact vacuum pump capable of pumping reactive gases at greater than or equal to 75 liters/s and Noble gases at greater than or equal to 5 liters/s Mechanical Specifications: Pumping head volume: = 150 C Separate controller and cabling TWT HVPS/Modulator Requirements Vacuum Characteristics: Active gas pumping (Hydrogen, Oxygen, etc.): >75 I/s Noble gas pumping: >=5I/s Ultimate pressure: Less than or equal to 1e-9 Torr Firms responding to this announcement shall include company name, DUNS number, cage code, point of contact, address and business size using NAICS Code 333912, Size Standard 500 employees. Statement of Capabilities (SOCs), limited to 2 pages and shall demonstrate experience in providing or manufacturing of product or capability to provide products meeting the specifications listed. Statement of Capabilities may be submitted by facsimile at (505) 846-8925 Attn: Jessica Rodgers or preferably via E-mail to: [email protected]. Responses must be received no later than 27 July 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Identify your response with the corresponding program title: Sources Sought: Compact Vacuum Pump