What this opportunity is
NASA is procuring one Cascade Tek SVO-10-T Turbo Vacuum Oven for use at Kennedy Space Center, under a total small business set-aside. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in manufacturing or supplying scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in vacuum technology. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating the need to prepare a bid based on the detailed specifications provided in the attached statement of work.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Objective/Requirements
The information listed below is required to complete the procurement of a Cascade
Tek SVO-10-T Vacuum Oven for Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
2. Characteristics, Scope, and Specs
LINE PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 CTVT1022-H SVO-10-T Turbo Vacuum Oven
Requirements:
• Internal Volume:
o 10.5 cubic foot. (297L)
• Interior Dimensions:
o 28.5” W x 24.5” H x 26” D
• Exterior Dimensions:
o 36.25” W x 62 H x 45” D
• Temperature Range:
o 10º C above ambient to 220ºC.
• Temperature Uniformity:
o +/- 6.0% of set point.
• Vacuum Range:
o Acceptance tested to <1.0 x 10-6 Torr @ 150ºC or better,
outgas load dependent.
• Vacuum Valve:
o ISO160 VAT™ Gate valve
• Backfill Valve:
o KF25 Pneumatic VAT™ vent valve to open & close
vent/purge/backfill line. (rear)
• Vacuum Gauging:
o Upgraded Inficon BPG400 digital full range vacuum gauge
with Inficon VGC gauge controller. This controller allows the
oven to display the vacuum level from 760 Torr to 3.8 x 10-10
Torr. Also includes Inficon PGE500 Foreline vacuum gauge.
• Rough Vacuum Pump:
o Agilent/Varian IDP-15 oil-free scroll pump. Installed and
fully automated into system.
• Turbo Pump System:
o Pfeiffer HiPace 700 PUMP, ISO160 Turbo pump system is
fully integrated and operation automated.
• Access Ports:
o KF25 blank. For optional feed through (rear).
o CF2.75 blank for future expansion.
• Temperature Controls:
o Watlow F4T Touchscreen Programmable Microprocessor with
Ramp & Soak Capabilities. Save up to 40 profiles with 50
steps each in controller memory. Additional profiles can be
saved via Ethernet. Integrated over-temp controller.
• Communication:
o Standard communication is Ethernet Modbus® TCP with a
RJ45 Connector. Optional: Modbus® RTU EIA-232/485 or
EtherNet/IP™. *Now with Email/Text notifications*. USB for
uploading profiles and saving data (optional) from the F4T
(front panel).
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• Heaters:
• 3872 watts.
• Power (oven only):
• 220-240V, 1ph, 50/60Hz, 30A, No cord/plug. Must be
hardwired.
• Shelves:
• 3 adjustable (on .5” centers) Stainless Steel shelves on pilaster
strips.
• Door:
• Solid Aluminum (no window)
• Door Gasket:
• Viton rated to 220C.
• Safety:
• Pressure Relief Valve in the event of over pressurization of
vessel.
• Shipping Weight (uncrated):
• 1679 lbs.
• Warranty:
• 2 Year limited warranty.
• Safety Certifications:
• UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CSA 61010-1, CE
• System Features:
• PLC interlocked staging functions including Integrated VAT Gate
Valve, chamber pressure, and Foreline gauge
• Pfeiffer turbo monitor allows for the viewing of all critical
pump performance information.
• Roughing diversion valve, so that the chamber can be roughed
thru a separate valve and not thru the Turbo pump.
• Data-logging
• Paperless Recorder of Time, Temp, Vacuum process
• Honeywell EZTrend GR-Series Data logger
• 5” touch screen. Electronically chart your drying process
temperature and vacuum. USB Thumb drive for easy
downloading of data. Includes Trend Manager Pro software.
Installed in front control panel.
Channel 1 = Oven Temperature
Channel 2 = Vacuum level (mTorr)
Channel 3 = Foreline Vacuum Gauge
Channels 4-12 = Spare/Open channels. Optional for
part temp thermocouples.
• Thermal Platen – Rapid heating/cooling of internal platen. INSTALLED
o Thermal Platen (Heat and “Cooling Ready”). Temp Range: -
100C to +260C. Uniformity across platen <+/-2.0°C @150C.
Overtemp and undertemp monitoring with independent digital
limit control. Cooling source not included, cooled with
customer supplied LN2. Two Platens max.
o Includes:
Process thermocouple for each shelf.
Swagelok fittings for fluid lines.
Independent PID temperature control of each platen.
Removes the shelf standards and standard shelves.
2 9521533 Custom Viewing Window (<2E-6 Torr Ultimate Pressure)
Requirements:
• This option upgrades the standard solid aluminum door with a viewing
window. Adds a 11” x 11” glass viewing window. Reduces the ultimate
vacuum attainable to <2.0 X 10-6 Torr.
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3 910-950-0103 Honeywell Datalogger-12 Channel with 10TC Feedthru
Requirements:
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• Honeywell EZTrend GR-Series Data logger – 5” touch screen.
Electronically chart your drying process temperature and vacuum. USB
Thumb drive for easy downloading of data. Includes Trend Manager Pro
software. Installed in front control panel.
o Channel 1 = Oven Temperature
o Channel 2 = Vacuum level (mTorr)
o Channel 3 = Foreline Vacuum Gauge
o Channels 4-12 = Spare/Open channels. Optional for part temp
thermocouples.
4 910-950-0037 The TQCM with cooling requires a special heat sink with cooling lines that sensor
mounts to. The assembly is mounted to a custom 8” feedthrough in the top of the
oven. This has the cooling lines & electrical connector mounted to it. You can
connect to LN2. Does not include sensor, controller or chiller. Designed for use
with CrystalTek Model 56S/T/66TR/46E/T/106CA Contact CrystalTek directly to
purchase TQCM.
Includes:
• Add 8" CF flange with 2ea. 2.75" CF machined into blank.
• 2.75" CF with cooling lines for QCM cooling plate. 2x ¼” Male VCR
fittings.
• 2.75" CF with electric bulkhead for QCM sensor.
• Cooling plate for QCM sensor (copper) (does not include control for
cooling).
• QCM bulkhead electrical cable fitting and cable extension
modification for interior of oven to Sensor. (Customer must supply
cable to CTEK)
• Price for feedthru’s, cooling lines, cooling plate for TCQM or CQCM:
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3. Place of Performance
NASA/ Kennedy Space Center
BOSS Warehouse - M6-0744
Attn: Daniel Ciarlariello Mail Stop NE-L7
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
4. Period of Performance
Need by: 9/30/2026
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.