Total Small Business Set Aside for Brand Name: Environics Series 4040 Computerized Gas Dilution System
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Surface Warfare Center is procuring a brand-name item: an Environics Series 4040 Computerized Gas Dilution System. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables).
Computerized gas dilution systems are precision instruments used to create accurate gas mixtures by blending a target gas with a diluent gas. These systems are widely used in calibration, testing, and quality assurance applications where precise gas concentrations are required. The Environics Series 4040 specifically provides automated control of gas mixing ratios, typically used in environmental monitoring, sensor calibration, and laboratory research settings. Naval warfare centers frequently employ such equipment for testing detection systems, validating chemical sensors, and supporting research into atmospheric and chemical defense applications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N61331-27-Q-TR03 |
| NAICS | 334513 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time |
| Place of performance | Panama City Beach, FL |
Who can bid
Only small businesses may bid on this opportunity. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 334513. You must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status and have your size status verified in SAM.
Because this is a brand-name acquisition, the solicitation may restrict competition to the Environics manufacturer as an authorized dealer or may require justification for equivalent products. Check whether the notice includes brand-name justification language or an "equal" product clause. If you are the manufacturer or an authorized distributor of the Environics Series 4040, evaluate your eligibility. If you represent a different product, see the solicitation for any approved equivalent determinations or protest procedures.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your SAM registration immediately—registration must be active and your small business certification current. Confirm your DUNS/UEI information matches your SAM profile.
For a brand-name instrument procurement, focus on:
Authorized distribution status: If you are not the manufacturer, obtain a current letter of distribution or authorization from Environics confirming your right to sell and support the Series 4040 in the federal market.
Technical compliance: Assemble complete specifications for the Series 4040, including calibration certificates, maintenance protocols, and factory support documentation. See the solicitation for exact configuration requirements.
Pricing structure: Obtain current manufacturer pricing. Brand-name equipment often has limited margin flexibility; prepare your best pricing with consideration for any available small business discounts.
Delivery and installation: Plan logistics from your supply chain to Panama City Beach, FL. Include estimated shipping, potential crane or rigging needs, and on-site acceptance testing.
Past performance: Prepare references for similar precision instrument deliveries to government or research facilities.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N61331-27-Q-TR03. Confirm all brand-name restrictions, exact technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and required certifications. Note the firm deadline: November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →