Latest US Cryogenic Technology Contracts & Bids

NIST is seeking information from potential suppliers for a compact temperature control system compatible with existing Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy instruments. The notice outlines essential requirements, technical specifications, and asks respondents to identify any unduly restrictive aspects of the requirements and suggest improvements for small business participation. Respondents must be registered and active in SAM at the time of response submission. Responses should include company details, capabilities, authorization, and experience. Questions regarding the notice must be submitted within 3 days of the notice date. The notice is not a request for a quotation and does not obligate the government to award a contract.

This is a sole-source procurement for a quantum communications link between the Air Force Institute of Technology and Ohio State University. The vendor, Quantum Opus, is the only source deemed reasonably available. The contract requires the delivery and completion of all requirements within 24 weeks of contract award. The vendor is responsible for transportation, loading, unloading, storage, and movement of the equipment to the final setup location. The government will inspect and accept the equipment at destination. All prospective awardees must register with SAM (System for Award Management). Only inquiries received via email with the subject line quantum network by a specific date will be considered. . zip or . exe files are not allowed as attachments.

NIST intends to negotiate with Bluefors, Inc. for a modified gas handling system for a horizontal dry dilution refrigerator. The modification is required to reduce floor space and maintain NIST's existing warranty. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to satisfy the requirement by the response date. The notice is not a solicitation, and information submitted will be used to determine if competitive procedures are possible. If not, an award is estimated for August 29, 2025. Questions should be submitted via email to the contracting officer.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking vendors for a cryogenic nanopositioner. The notice includes detailed specifications for the product, including temperature range, vacuum compatibility, number of axes, angular stability and resolution, electrical control, remote operation, software compatibility, and optical components. Shipping and delivery requirements are specified, including acceptable partial delivery, direct delivery to the building, and containerization preferences. Installation, training, and maintenance requirements are also detailed. Government furnished material equipment, samples for testing, and travel requirements are also included. The notice is a sources sought, not a request for quotation, and is used to identify potential vendors. Interested businesses should submit a capability statement, including company profile, product specifications, lead time, and small business status. The deadline for submission of the capability statement is not specified.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking vendors for a magnetic shield for a dilution refrigerator. Potential vendors are required to submit a capability statement of five pages or less, including company profile, product specifications, lead time, small business status, and country of origin. The document also specifies requirements for onsite visits, vendor representative time, shipping, delivery, electronic media, installation, training, warranty, calibration, maintenance, government-furnished material, and travel. The acquisition may be solicited as a small business set-aside if at least two qualified small businesses can fulfill the requirement.