Custom Ultra High Vacuum Chamber

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	May 26, 2026
Due:	Jun 11, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	36 - Special Industry Machinery 43 - Pumps and Compressors 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No:	63-ARM1179180
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#63-ARM1179180 - Custom Ultra High Vacuum Chamber

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Quote # ARM1179180

Questions Due Date & Time:

06/05/2026, 12:00PM EST

Due Date & Time:

06/11/2026, 5:00PM EST

Buyer Contact Information:

Amy Mears

armears@ncsu.edu, (919) 513-1703

Requisition #: 0001179180

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Nuclear Engineering

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RFQ #63-ARM1179180

Custom Ultra High Vacuum Chamber

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

NC State University's Nuclear Engineering division is seeking a custom rectangular style AMAROK vacuum chamber

needed for their experimental research and development program.

Deadline for Questions 12:00 pm EST, 06/05/2026

All questions must be submitted by email to: amy_mears@ncsu.edu

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Item Description

Quantity

Unit

Unit Cost Extended Cost

AMAROK Ion Source: Custom Ultra High Vacuum chamber;

rectangular design with various CF ports (see attached

specifications for details)

NOTE: Bidders are required to factor all applicable freight,

tariffs, import duties, and related fees into their total bid pricing.

Manufacturer: _________________

Part #: __________________

EACH

QUOTE TOTAL

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PRODUCT SAFETY LISTING: All manufactured items and/or fabricated assemblies subject to operation under pressure, operation by connection

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A RM1179180

S pecifications

Custom Ultra High Vacuum Chamber:

R ectangular design with various CF ports

S upplier acknowledges agreement to all Ultra High Vacuum Chamber requirements

u nless specifically noted in writing.☐ Yes

1.0 Preamble - System Level Requirements

interface bolt hole pattern

1 .3. The chamber needs to adhere to requirements written down in Sections 2 to 8.

2.0 Functional Requirements

2.1. Size and Dimensions

2 .1.1. Back Plate

2.1.1.1. Length

2.1.1.2. Thickness / height

2 .1.1.3. breadth

2.1.1.4. Machined serpentine water channel inside the plate

2.1.1.4.1. Water channel size

2.1.1.4.2. Connection x2

2.1.1.5. Top face

2 .1.1.5.1. Diagnostic ports - CF 40/50

2 .1.1.5.2. Diagnostic port per side

2 .1.1.5.3. Gas feed throughs

2 .1.1.5.4. Cooling water feedthrough - CF45/50

2 .1.1.5.6. Secondary vacuum cutout

90 cm

2 cm

5 5 cm

¼ ”OD or smaller

¼” Female NPT grove

1 (edge)

A RM1179180

Specifications

2.1.1.6. Back face

2.1.1.6.1. Race track shape grove for quartz

p lacement

2 .1.1.6.2. Grove for O-ring for bucket

2 .1.2. Front Plate

2.1.2.1. Length

2.1.2.2. Thickness / height

2.1.2.3. Breadth

2.1.2.4. Machined serpentine water channel inside the plate

2 .1.2.4.1. Water channel size

2 .1.2.4.2. Connection x2

2 .1.2.5. Extraction hole

2.1.2.5.1. Width from inside face

2.1.2.5.2. Length from inside face

2 .1.2.5.3. Chamfer from inside face to outward face

2.1.2.5.4. Rounded edge

2.1.2.6 Grove for O-ring for bucket

2.1.2.6 Grove for O-ring for diagnostic chamber

2.1.3. Bucket

2.1.3.1. Length (inside)

2 .1.3.2. Width (inside)

2 .1.3.3. Length (outside w/ lip)

2.1.3.4. Width (outside w/ lip)

2 .1.3.5. Thickness

2 .1.3.6. Diagnostic Ports - CF 40/50

2.1.3.6.1. Diagnostic port per side

2.1.3.6.2. Distance between two diagnostic per face

7 0cm x 15cm(radius)

0.25cm deep

9 0 cm

2 cm

55 cm

¼ ”OD or smaller

¼ ” Female NPT grove

20 cm

5 6.6 cm

2 cm

0 .25cm deep

0.25cm deep

8 4 cm

4 8 cm

9 0 cm

55 cm

1 cm

6 cm

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Solicitation Number:	63-ARM1179180
Project Title:	Custom Ultra High Vacuum Chamber
Description:	NC State University's Nuclear Engineering division is seeking a custom rectangular style AMAROK vacuum chamber needed for their experimental research and development program.
Opening Date:	6/11/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	5/27/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY


Solicitation Number * 63-ARM1179180	Department NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-06-11T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-26T15:56:44.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Laboratory ionic equipment
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Questions Due Date & Time: 6/05/2026, 12:00 PM; County, Wake	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Jessica Bowley
Description NC State University's Nuclear Engineering division is seeking a custom rectangular style AMAROK vacuum chamber needed for their experimental research and development program.

Custom Ultra High Vacuum Chamber

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