NIST/ncnr - liquid deuterium cryostat design and prototype
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- DOCSB134117CN0022
- Awardee
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The Bennu Group Inc. UEI JMLKUKTPPMR5
- Awarding agency
-
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $2,517,273
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- SB134117RP0010 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $2,517,273.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
- Competition
- 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $417,273 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $600,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $850,000 | |
| Original award | $650,000 |
About this award
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $2.52M firm fixed-price contract to The Bennu Group Inc. (operating as Ability Engineering Technology) on August 17, 2017, for the design and development of a prototype liquid deuterium cryostat. The contract, set aside for 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses as a sole source award, was completed by December 31, 2023, with performance taking place at NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland facility. This procurement supports NIST's Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), which operates one of the most powerful neutron sources in the world for materials science research and development.
The Bennu Group, a Black American-owned small disadvantaged business headquartered in South Holland, Illinois, specializes in precision cryogenic and vacuum equipment manufacturing alongside specialized engineering and testing services. The company's selection for this complex cryogenic systems project reflects its demonstrated expertise in precision fabrication and technical capability across federal research initiatives, including prior work with NASA and the Department of Energy on specialized equipment development and pressure testing applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract DOCSB134117CN0022?
DOCSB134117CN0022 was awarded to The Bennu Group Inc. by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on August 17, 2017.
How much is contract DOCSB134117CN0022 worth?
The government has obligated $2,517,273 on DOCSB134117CN0022.
Was contract DOCSB134117CN0022 competed?
The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: 8(a) Sole Source.
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