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IRA - High-Temperature Chamber Furnace

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Sources Sought from the Department of Energy. Due Nov 16, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5), 5 days left.

Title as posted	66--IRA - High-Temperature Chamber Furnace
Solicitation number	89243327NEX000003
Agency	Department of Energy
Office	National Energy Technology Laboratory
Notice type	Sources Sought
Set-aside	None
Trade (NAICS)	Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)
Product or service code	6640
Posted	Nov 10, 2026
Response deadline	Nov 16, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5) (5 days left)
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Description

This amendment is to address several requests for clarifications associated with our Technical Specifications. Q1. Facility Access and Rigging: The specifications require installation at the R&D plateau on the NETL Pittsburgh site.

Does the specific facility have a loading dock capable of receiving standard freight, and is there a clear, at-grade, or freight-elevator-accessible path to the final installation room with adequate door clearances for a 100 kW system? A1: NETL has a clear path to the final installation area with adequate door clearances for a 100 kW system. Q2.

Utility Proximity: The furnace requires a 480-volt, three-phase, 60 Hz power supply supporting an overall power of at least 100 kW. Is the necessary hardwire drop or disconnect already existing within the immediate footprint of the intended installation area, or will the contractor be responsible for routing power from a distant sub-panel? A2: NETL is responsible for installing all necessary hardwire drops or disconnects.

Q3. Gas Supply and Exhaust: The system requires a fueled incinerator torch to combust organic outgassing. Will the Government supply the necessary process and sweep gases (e.g, Argon, Nitrogen, Propane/Natural gas) via existing facility lines, and is there an existing facility exhaust or fume hood integration point for the torch output?

A3: NETL is responsible for installing all necessary gases, gas lines, and venting lines. Q4. Lead Times and Compliance: Given that Brand Name or Equal highly customized vacuum furnaces built to NRTL, UL 508A, and NFPA 79 standards often have commercial lead times exceeding 6 to 9 months, will the anticipated RFQ allow for standard commercial lead times?

Additionally, can you confirm if this procurement will be subject to the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) or strict Buy American Act (BAA) provisions? A4: NETL will accept standard commercial lead times for this procurement. This procurement will be subject to the FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements Act (TAA).

Contracting contact

Lahey, David J. · [email protected] · 412-386-9187

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For NAICS 333994, a business counts as small if it has no more than 500 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Notice history

Nov 5, 2026: Sources Sought Due Nov 16, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5)

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