RFQ - Glove Boxes RFQ - Mechanical Sercices
| Location: | Tennessee |
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| Posted: | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Agency: | Tennessee Tech University |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY
Request for Quotation
FREE-STANDING STAINLESS STEEL ARGON INERT
ATMOSPHERE GLOVE BOXES
Tennessee Tech requests quotations for the furnishing, delivery, installation, start-up, and training
for two (2) free-standing, stainless steel inert atmosphere glove box systems utilizing argon gas and
meeting the minimum specifications described herein.
Tennessee Tech intends to utilize a cooperative purchasing agreement in accordance with State of
Tennessee procurement guidelines. References to specific manufacturers or models are intended
to establish performance standards only and do not restrict bidders. Equivalent products from
other manufacturers will be considered.
Issue Date: June 28, 2026
Quotation Due Date/Time: August 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM Central Time
RFQ Coordinator: Janice Scarlett
Phone: 931-372-3464
Email: jscarlett@tntech.edu
Electronic copies of this Request for Proposal available at www.tntech.edu/purchasing. Click on the “Upcoming Bid
Opportunities” link and then on the appropriate document link(s) or by contracting the RFQ Coordinator listed above.
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THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
1 Project Objectives
Tennessee Tech University seeks to purchase two (2) free-standing, stainless steel inert
atmosphere glove box systems utilizing argon gas.
2 Minimum Requirements for Box #1
Please mark each line below with an “X” if your product meets specifications. If the
product exceeds the specification write “Exceeds” and explain. Leave blank if product
does not meet the specifications.
________Six (6) glove ports in a single-sided configuration
________Internal size is ~ 120x30x35”
________Quick-change front window
________Large and small antechambers on right-hand side
________Automatic antechamber control for large antechamber
________Single column recirculating gas purification system
________Dryscroll (oil free) pump for gas purifier (Edwards NXDS15i or equivalent)
________Oxygen analyzer (0-1000 ppm)
________Moisture analyzer (0-1000 ppm)
________Solvent sensor
________Box cooling unit (2.5 kW) and chiller
________Stainless steel shelving
________Argon/Nitrogen/Helium regulator
________Inlet/outlet HEPA filters
________Internal glove port cover
________Retractable casters to allow easy movement of system
________Back Wall Passthroughs
________2x 110 V power supplied via a KF-40 (or comparable) fitting
________12x blank KF-40 (or comparable) fittings
________4x ¼” Swagelok (or comparable) liquid/gas bulkhead passthroughs
w/hand valves
________Left Side Wall Passthroughs
________4x blank KF-40 (or comparable) fittings
________240 V single phase power supplied via a KF-40 (or comparable) fitting
________4x ¼” Swagelok (or comparable) liquid/gas bulkhead passthroughs
w/hand valves
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3 Minimum Requirements for Box #2
Please mark each line below with an “X” if your product meets specifications. If the
product exceeds the specification write “Exceeds” and explain. Leave blank if product
does not meet the specifications.
________6 glove ports in a double-sided configuration
________Internal size is ~60x48x35”
________Quick-change front window
________Large and small antechambers
________Automatic antechamber control for large antechamber
________Double column recirculating gas purification system to allow regen while
operating
________Dryscroll (oil free) pump for gas purifier (Edwards NXDS15i or equivalent)
________Oxygen analyzer (0-1000 ppm)
________Moisture analyzer (0-1000 ppm)
________Solvent sensor
________Box cooling unit (10 kW) and chiller
________Box temperature monitor
________Water cooled furnace flange w/removable reactor (reactor to be ~7” OD, ~24”
long)
________Pneumatic furnace lift for tube furnace
________Argon/Nitrogen/Helium regulator
________Inlet/outlet HEPA filters
________Internal glove port cover
________Retractable casters to allow easy movement of system
________Side Wall Passthroughs
________6x blank KF-40 (or comparable) fittings
________4x ¼” Swagelok (or comparable) liquid/gas bulkhead passthroughs
w/hand valves
________2x 110 V power supplied via a KF-40 (or comparable) fitting
________2x 240 V single phase power supplied via a KF-40 (or comparable) fitting
________Ceiling Passthroughs
________6x blank KF-40 (or comparable) fittings
________4x ¼” Swagelok (or comparable) liquid/gas bulkhead passthroughs
w/hand valves
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4 Other Minimum Requirements
Please mark each line below with an “X” if your product meets specifications. If the
product exceeds the specification write “Exceeds” and explain. Leave blank if product
does not meet the specifications.
________Argon Atmosphere
________Contaminant control to <1 ppm O2 and H2O
________Sensors should be minimal maintenance or maintenance free
________Single vent line per box
________Stainless steel fittings, piping, and valves
________Ceiling mounted LED lights
________Regen gas regulator
________Tube furnace for reactor to be procured separately
________Engineering drawing review before fabrication
________On-site installation and training
________Minimum 2-year manufacturer warranty
5 Doing Business with Tennessee Tech
5.1 Communications
All communication regarding this RFQ must be submitted by email only to the RFQ
Coordinator, who is Tennessee Tech’s only official point of contact for this RFQ.
Unauthorized contact with any other Tennessee Tech employees or officials regarding
this RFQ may result in disqualification from the procurement process.
5.2 Supplier Registration
• To do business with Tennessee Tech register as a supplier/contractor at
https://www.tntech.edu/purchasing/howto.php
• Bidders who would like to become a registered Diversity Business Enterprise can visit
the following link for more information: https://tn.dbesystem.com/
5.3 Bid Submission Requirements
• Bids must be received by the Purchasing & Contracts Office by the date and time
listed on page 1.
• Bids may only be delivered by one of the following methods:
o Email to the RFQ Coordinator at jscarlett@tntech.edu
o Mail to Tennessee Tech University, POB 5144, Cookeville, TN 38505
• Bid is subject to the RFQ – Standard Terms and Conditions found at:
http://www.tntech.edu/purchasing/pdf/RFQ_Std_Terms_and_Conditions_rev_6-26-
24.pdf . By submitting a bid, Bidder certifies its agreement to these terms and
conditions.
• Bidders shall complete and submit the Cost Proposal Sheet (Attachment A) provided
with this RFQ.
o All pricing must be entered into the format provided.
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o Pricing shall include all costs necessary to furnish, install, implement, train,
support, and maintain the proposed solution in accordance with the requirement
of this RFQ.
o Any costs not specifically identified on the Cost Proposal Sheet shall be clearly
itemized and submitted as a separate attachment.
o Tennessee Tech is tax-exempt; freight and installation estimates must be included
on the Cost Proposal Sheet.
o Cost Proposal Sheet must be signed by Bidder confirming that all prices meet the
minimum qualifications
o Failure to complete the Cost Proposal Sheet in its entirety may result in the
proposal being considered non-responsive.
5.4 Evaluation Methodology & Results
• Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Bidder offering the lowest Total
Cost that meets all RFQ requirements.
• Tennessee Tech reserves the right to further clarify or negotiate with the best-
evaluated Bidder after the award recommendation but prior to the contract execution
as deemed necessary by the university.
• Tennessee Tech reserves the right to initiate negotiations with the next ranked Bidder
should the Bidder selected fail to provide a product with the minimum requirements
above.
• Tennessee Tech reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any or all bids in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• To view a bid tabulation after intent to award, please visit this link:
https://www.tntech.edu/purchasing/bidawards.php. Results are listed according to
fiscal year then by date of bid opening.
5.5 Invoicing
• Invoices may be mailed to invoices-noreply@tntech.edu or mailed to the Tennessee
Tech Business Office, Campus Box 5037, Cookeville, TN 38505 after the completion
of the project.
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