Cryogen-free dilution refrigerator test for characterization of superconducting detectors and devices
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80GSFC26C0027
- Awardee
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Bluefors Inc. UEI LQMPASTC8RM8
- Awarding agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $499,599
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test for Characterization of Superconducting Detectors and Devices Solicitation · 80GSFC26Q0006 · Posted May 8, 2026
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $499,598.51 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 17% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Greenbelt, MD 20771, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Definitize Change Order | $24,922 | |
| Original award | $474,677 |
About this award
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center awarded a $499,598.51 definitive contract to Bluefors Inc. for a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator testbed system on June 30, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The system supports characterization of superconducting detectors and devices and must achieve a base temperature below 10 milliKelvin, deliver cooling power exceeding 250 microWatts at 100 mK and 10 microWatts at 20 mK without reliance on liquid helium or nitrogen (except for cold traps), and cool from room temperature to base within 48 hours. The cryostat includes a pulse tube cooler configured for 220V/3PH/60Hz operation, gas handling system for Helium-3/Helium-4 circulation, multi-stage radiation shields, integrated thermometry with at least 6 channels, control electronics with Python interface capability, and vibration isolation meeting specified requirements. Full cooldown and warmup cycles must complete within one calendar week. Place of performance is Greenbelt, MD. The contract runs for 12 months to completion plus 12 months of warranty coverage, with ultimate completion by June 29, 2028. The procurement was awarded on a firm fixed-price, FOB Destination basis under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
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Who was awarded contract 80GSFC26C0027?
80GSFC26C0027 was awarded to Bluefors Inc. by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 30, 2026.
How much is contract 80GSFC26C0027 worth?
The government has obligated $499,599 on 80GSFC26C0027.
Was contract 80GSFC26C0027 competed?
The extent of competition for 80GSFC26C0027 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 4 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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