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08/22/2025 - USA | MD | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | GAITHERSBURG Small City
Compact temperature control system for Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy - ***** THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***. BACKGROUND The National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) Quantum Measurement Division ( QMD)
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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.
Intent to Sole Source: Quantum Network - Synopsis This is a Sole Source Synopsis published for informational purposes only. Air Force Institute of Technology ( AFIT) has a requirement create a quantum communications link that establishes a quantum- secure- network. See Attachm
2 nanowire detection systems, 1 nanowire system will consist of 8 detectors with option to go to 32 detectors node 1, 1 nanowire system will consist of 10 detectors with option to go to 32 detectors node 2, each nanowire system shall have a dark count rate less than or equal to 100 counts per second at **** and 10 counts per second at 810nm, each nanowire system shall have a detection efficiency greater than or equal to 90 at wavelength of 810 and 1, 550 nanometers, each nanowire system shall have a fiber coupling efficiency greater than or equal to 95, each nanowire system shall have a closed loop, cryogenic cooling system capable of cooling to less than or equal to 4. 2k and capable of operating continuously for at least 1 month, each cryogenic cooler shall have an integrated vacuum pump, vacuum control, compressor controller, plumbing, and temperature readout, each cryogenic cooler shall be fully automated with a push button startup and stop capability, each nanowire system along with the vacuum chamber,
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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.
NOTICE OF INTENT- Horizontal Dry Dilution Refrigerator Gas Handling System - The National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) Acquisition Management Division intends to negotiate with Bluefors. Inc, ( CAGE: ****), located in Brooklyn NY, on a sole- source basis under the authority of FAR ****- 1( b), soliciting fro
**** laboratory equipment and supplies laboratory equipment and supplies the national institute of standards and technology nist acquisition management division intends to negotiate with bluefors. inc, cage: ****, located in brooklyn ny, on a sole source basis under the authority of far **** 1 b, soliciting from a single source to purchase a horizontal dry dilution refrigerator gas handling system for nists bluefors dry refrigerator.
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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.
Sources Sought - Cryogenic Nanopositioner - National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being
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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.
Sources Sought: Magnetic Shield for Dilution Refrigerator - National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Item Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION It is a market research tool being
Magnetic shield for dilution refrigerator item 1: magnetic shield quantity: 1 each specifications: 1. 1 cylindrical magnetic shield open one end, closed other end 1. 2 hydrogen annealed mumetal for maximum permeability 1. 3 fits in existing bluefors ld400 dilution refrigerator between outer can and 50 k shield. at least 850 mm high with id 393 mm and 1 mm thickness 1. 4 all engineering performed by vendor
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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.
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