Microwave Digester to dissolve materials in acid solutions

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the specifications for a Microwave Digestion System.

• The system must have enhanced corrosion resistance to withstand hydrochloric acid and aqua regia.

• Automated acid removal is required.

• The system must utilize a pressure digestion cavity, not a rotor-based system.

• The digestor must reach temperatures up to 300°C.

• The system must be capable of maintaining a continuous working pressure of at least 80 bar, preferably higher.

• An integrated cooling system is required.

• Delivery time shall be within 12 weeks of the vendor's receipt of the purchase order.

• Specific details regarding certain aspects of the system are redacted in the provided document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Microwave Digestion System. The procurement is a Brand Name or Equal To requirement and is set aside for small business.

• The system must have enhanced corrosion resistance to withstand hydrochloric acid and aqua regia.

• Automated acid removal is required.

• A pressure digestion cavity (not rotor-based) is specified.

• The system must reach temperatures up to 300°C.

• It must maintain a continuous working pressure of at least 80 bar.

• An integrated cooling system is required.

• Delivery must be within 12 weeks of purchase order receipt.

• The contract type is implied to be firm-fixed-price.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Payment terms are Net 30.

• Quotes are due by 5/6/2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov.

• Contractual and technical questions are due via email to Laura Quave by 5/5/2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

• Quotes must include Cage Code & UEI #, ARO delivery time/Lead Time, and any applicable shipping information and discounts.

• The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Quotes must demonstrate that all requirements can be met satisfactorily.

• Quotes will remain valid for 30 days.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.

• The solicitation includes sections on Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria.

• Various FAR and NFS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to duty-free entry, place of manufacture, and export licenses.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a customer response to a vendor question regarding the specifications for a Microwave Digester to Dissolve Materials in Acid Solutions (RFQ 80NSSC26929758Q).

• Vessel Capacity: The customer typically needs only about 5 mL for digesting samples between 100-200 mg. While larger vessels (50 mL) are used with a hot block, they are not necessary for this application. High capacity is not a critical requirement.
• Vessel Compatibility: Vessels must be compatible with acid mixtures primarily consisting of hydrochloric, nitric, and hydrofluoric acids.

This clarification helps bidders understand the specific volume and chemical compatibility requirements for the vessels, allowing for more accurate quoting.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the specifications for a Microwave Digestion System.

• The system must have enhanced corrosion resistance to withstand regular exposure to hydrochloric acid and aqua regia.

• The system must feature automated acid removal.

• The system shall utilize a pressure digestion cavity, not a rotor-based system.

• The system must be capable of reaching temperatures up to 300°C and pressures up to 199 bar.

• The system must include an integrated cooling system.

• Delivery time shall be within 12 weeks of the vendor's receipt of the purchase order.

• Specific details regarding contract numbers and other administrative information are redacted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Microwave Digestion System. The government is procuring a "Brand Name or Equal To" requirement for this system. This procurement is set aside for small businesses.

• The digestor must have enhanced corrosion resistance to withstand hydrochloric acid and aqua regia.

• It must feature automated acid removal.

• It must utilize a pressure digestion cavity (not rotor-based).

• It must reach temperatures up to 300°C and pressures up to 199 bar.

• An integrated cooling system is required.

• Delivery must be within 12 weeks of purchase order receipt.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a Firm Fixed Priced contract.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Payment terms are Net 30.

• Quotes are due by 5/6/2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov.

• All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Laura Quave by 5/5/2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

• Quotes must include Cage Code & UEI #, ARO delivery time/Lead Time, shipping information (if applicable), and any discounts.

• The government will not pay with a credit card.

• The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to duty-free entry, place of manufacture, and export licenses.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the specifications for a Microwave Digestion System.

• The system must have enhanced corrosion resistance to withstand regular exposure to hydrochloric acid and aqua regia.
• Automated acid removal capabilities are required.
• The system shall utilize a pressure digestion cavity, not a rotor-based system.
• The digestor must be capable of reaching temperatures up to 300°C and pressures up to 199 bar.
• An integrated cooling system is a required component.

Not specified in this document.

Corrosion resistance, automated acid removal, pressure digestion cavity, temperature and pressure capabilities, and integrated cooling system are specified.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for a Microwave Digester to dissolve materials in acid solutions. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ANTON PAAR USA, INC. This procurement is for Commercial items or services using FAR Part 12. Performance will be located at NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC).

• Procurement of a Microwave Digester for dissolving materials in acid solutions.

• The contract is intended to be sole source to ANTON PAAR USA, INC.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

• Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact.

• Submission deadline: 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/21/2026.

• Submitted capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This notice is to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted; the government reserves the right to not compete.

• NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman contact information can be found at the provided link.