How to bid on Assorted Mass Flow Controllers for Brookhaven Science Associates

What Brookhaven Science Associates is buying

Brookhaven Science Associates is requesting quotes for at least five EL-FLOW Prestige FG-201CS mass flow controllers. These are stainless steel, digitally controlled units designed for various gases and gas mixtures, including hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, methane, ethane, propane, ethylene, and propylene.

This opportunity is for vendors who can supply specialized scientific equipment, specifically mass flow controllers with precise specifications for gas handling in research or laboratory environments.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by the deadline of August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submissions received after this time will likely not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This bid is suitable for manufacturers or authorized distributors of scientific instruments, particularly those specializing in mass flow controllers and gas handling systems. Firms with expertise in supplying equipment for research laboratories or facilities requiring precise gas mixture control will find this relevant. The category is facilities, indicating the equipment will be used within a scientific facility.

How to respond

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Practical tips for a competitive response

Ensure your quote includes all requested details: lead time, available discounts, applicable ECCN and HTS codes, and item weights. Pay close attention to the pricing and shipping requirements. If items are under 150 lbs, you may advise on shipping via the agency's FedEx account. Otherwise, all pricing must be inclusive of freight, tariffs, packing, handling, and other associated fees for delivery to Brookhaven National Laboratory.

For foreign products over 150 lbs where all-inclusive pricing is not possible, confirm that Brookhaven National Laboratory can be listed as the Importer of Record and that Incoterms will be DAP, utilizing their designated freight forwarder. Clearly address all five configurations of the EL-FLOW Prestige FG-201CS mass flow controllers as specified in the solicitation, ensuring each line item is accurately quoted according to its unique specifications.