Latest US Cryogenic Testing Contracts & Bids

This is a request for quotation (RFQ) for a 50k cryocooler. The cryocooler must meet specific technical specifications, including base temperature, temperature fluctuation, cooling power, and compatibility with existing vacuum systems. The cryocooler must be a new, established commercial product, and the vendor must provide a maintenance plan. The delivery must be completed within 5 months of the order receipt. The notice also specifies that the delivery must be made to NIST Boulder and NIST Gaithersburg. There are requirements for onsite visits by vendor representatives, and the vendor must be a US citizen or foreign nationals must pre-register 30 days prior to the visit. The cryocooler must be operable on single phase 120 vac 60 hz input power and nema 515 receptacles. The cryocooler must be mountable to a vacuum chamber via 4. 5inch conflat vacuum flange. The end of the cold head shall not extend less than 2 inches above the mounting vacuum flange. The cold head of the cryocooler shall be made from oxygen free, highconductivity ofhc copper and have a lateral footprint of at least 1. 5 x 1. 5. The weight of the cryocooler integrated compressor and cold finger shall not be more than 10 lbs 4. 5 kg, nor shall its physical dimensions exceed 12 inches in overall length or 8 inches in overall width. The temperature controller shall be interfaceable with a pc via usb. The cryocooler shall be operable on single phase 120 vac 60 hz input power and nema 515 receptacles. The cryocoolers rated mean time before failure shall not be less than 100,000 hours. There will be a plan for cryocooler maintenance. The cryocooler must be an established commercial product with at least one unit of comparable complexity operating successfully in the field. Experimental or prototype items are not acceptable. The cryocooler shall be a new not refurbished or reconditioned item covered by the original manufacturers full warranty. The use of gray market components not authorized for sale in the u. s. by the proposer is not acceptable.

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the delivery of liquid argon and related services to Anniston Army Depot and Robins Air Force Base. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030. The estimated quantity for liquid argon at Anniston Army Depot is 756,692 gallons and at Robins Air Force Base is 560,000 gallons. Interested qualified organizations should submit a capability statement addressing specific areas, including their ability to meet specifications, perform sampling and testing, allow government quality assurance inspections, and meet the needs of the DLA customer. The government intends to award a firm fixed price type requirements contract using FAR part 12 procedures. The solicitation will be issued on or about August 2025. Contact information for questions is provided.

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center requires the repair and startup of the LN2 tank in Building 37. The project will begin no earlier than August 1, 2025, with a 68-week lead time for equipment. Interested organizations can submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact by 12 p. m. Central Standard Time on July 23, 2025. The government intends to issue a sole source contract to Leak Tight Analysis Inc. The NAICS code for this procurement is **** clause ****, Ombudsman, is applicable.

The NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is holding a virtual Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) on June 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central Time, to gather industry feedback on a new human-rated spacecraft propulsion system standard (JSC ****). The meeting aims to improve the technical content of the standard, drawing on lessons learned from previous programs. Responses to the standard are due on June 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time. Virtual one-on-one sessions can be requested by industry after the initial response deadline. Registration is required by June 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

Justification for awarding a sole-source contract to Kratos SRE, Inc. (KSRE) for testing and analysis of propulsion system materials. The contract is based on KSRE's unique capabilities, including specialized equipment and expertise in high-temperature, cryogenic, and oxidizing environments, which are not readily available from other sources. A sources sought notice was published on SAM. gov, and only one response was received from KSRE. The justification details the need for these capabilities, the estimated value of the contract, and the rationale for using the sole-source authority. The contract will be a cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a five-year ordering period and may include an option to extend services for up to six months. The government will perform a proposal analysis to ensure the final price is fair and reasonable, using cost analysis techniques and historical cost data.