Purchase Order N0017313P1859

The Office of Naval Research awarded a $29,125 firm fixed-price purchase order to Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., a small business specializing in cryogenic temperature and magnetic measurement solutions, for the procurement of radiation shields. The contract was awarded on August 21, 2013, with an ultimate completion date of November 19, 2013, and did not utilize a set-aside designation. Lake Shore Cryotronics, based in Westerville, Ohio, manufactures precision scientific instrumentation designed for extreme temperature and magnetic environment applications that support government-sponsored research and testing initiatives across multiple federal agencies.

Lake Shore Cryotronics is an established supplier to the Department of Defense research community, with a history of providing specialized scientific equipment including cryogenic measurement systems, temperature sensors, and associated instrumentation. The company's prior experience delivering radiation shields and related equipment to naval research applications made it well-positioned for this procurement. This award reflects the Office of Naval Research's continued investment in acquiring specialized measurement and control equipment necessary for advanced research operations.