NB687000-25-02129 Requirements and Specifications.pdf
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This document is a Requirements and Specifications document for Gaseous Helium-3 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically for the Quantum Sensors Group (QSG). The primary requirement is for 30 standard liters of Helium-3 isotope with 99.9% atomic purity, contained in a valved vessel suitable for connection to a standard gas manifold. The isotope will be used in refrigerators to reach milliKelvin temperatures for developing high-performance sensors for basic and applied scientific research.
The document specifies delivery requirements of 8 weeks after receipt of order (ARO), with shipping to NIST in Boulder, CO. The solicitation (NB687000-25-02129) is currently in a pre-solicitation sources-sought phase, seeking to identify potential vendors capable of meeting these specialized gas requirements. The procurement is assigned NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees. Interested vendors are invited to submit a four-page capability statement to Lisa Stevens by 11:00 a.m. MT on 16 June 2025, detailing their ability to provide the specified Helium-3 gas.
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Requirements / Specifications: Gaseous Helium-3 1 Version 1.0 (2019) Double-click on for further assistance.
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TITLE: Gaseous Helium-3 Requesting Lab/Division/Group: Physical Measurements Lab/Quantum Electromagnetics Division/Quantum Sensors Group
NB687000-25-02129
General Statement of Need
The Quantum Sensors Group (QSG) at the NIST Physical Measurements Lab seeks the isotope Helium-3 in gaseous form. This isotope is used in refrigerators developed by the QSG to reach temperatures milliKelvin temperatures.
The refrigerators perform a thermodynamic cycle on the Helium-3 cooling. These low temperatures enable sensors of unprecedented performance that the QSD uses for a mix of basic and applied science.
Items and/or Ancillary Services
Item 1: gaseous Helium-3 (the isotope of Helium comprised of two protons and one neutron) with the following additional properties:
Quantity: 30 stp liters Specifications:
1. Purity greater than 99.9 atomic %
2. Containment in a valved vessel suitable for connection to a standard gas manifold.
Separately Priced Options and Services:
Item 2: [List minimum specifications.
Quantity: [Enter quantity here.] Specifications: [Enter quantity here.]
List any other item(s) or service requirements here using the same format above.]
Service Requirements / Item Specifications Section Requirements/Specifications Planning Considerations ☒ N/A
☐ List any visits required to allow potential vendors to see site specific constraints.
[Explain requirement here]
☐ US citizen required on-site (foreign nationals require preregistration 30 days prior) ☐ Vendor rep on-site more than three days ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote]
Shipping & Delivery ☐ N/A
Contractor is responsible for all shipping costs. Contractor should send all parts to
NIST
Attn: Joel Ullom 325 Broadway MS 687.0
Requirements / Specifications: Gaseous Helium-3 2
Boulder, CO 80305
Shipping criteria:
☐ Partial delivery acceptable ☐ Direct delivery to building required
[Explain need for requirement here] Building has: ☐ Loading dock
☐ Containerization preference: [Choose container] Other requirements: [List any other requirements here]
Delivery date criteria:
☒ Delivery of goods, installation, and training shall be completed no later than:
08 weeks ARO ☐ Deliver no earlier than: [Insert date here] ☐ Other: [List other shipping, delivery, or specil requirements]
Electronic Media ☒ N/A
[Enter electronic media requirements by item here.] ☐ Software ☐ Electronic manuals ☐ License Key ☐ Other: [List any other Electronic Media requirements here] [Enter email address for software delivery here]
Installation ☒ N/A
[Enter installation requirements by item here.] ☐ Vendor technician on site ☐ Rigging ☐ Uncrating / Unpackaging ☐ Removal of packaging material ☐ Equipment set up ☐ Start-up services ☐ Turn key installation ☐ Other [Enter details here.] Note: When installation is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.
Facility / Utility Considerations ☒ N/A
[List site specific utility considerations by item here.] ☐ OFPM Work Order Number(s)
[List any Work Order Number(s) here] ☐ Power available
Voltage: [Enter voltage here] (V) Max Current: [Enter max current draw here] (A) Phase: [Choose phase] Frequency: [Typically 60Hz] (Hz) NEMA Plug Type: [Enter plug type here] (i.e.: NEMA L5-20P) Environment: [Choose environment] Other power consideration: [List any other power considerations here]
☐ Utility connections: [List relevant available utilities, pressure(s), and flowrate(s)] ☐ Other considerations: [List other considerations to ensure an accurate quote]
Requirements / Specifications: Gaseous Helium-3 3
Warranty ☒ N/A
[Choose warranty type here.] [If you require an Extended Manufacturer Warranty, describe the warranty requirements per item here.] What is included?
☐ Labor ☐ Parts ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☐ Warranty length: [Enter warranty length here] Period Length:[Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.]
Training ☒ N/A
[Training requirements (who, when, what, where) here. If on-site, is travel necessary?] ☐ On-site ☐ Off-site location: [Enter location(s) here] ☐ Number of trainees: [Enter number of trainees here] Scope of training:
☐ Operations ☐ Maintenance ☐ Troubleshooting ☐ Safety ☐ Other: [Enter other scope requirements here]
☐ Training materials to be provided: [Describe requirement here] ☐ Other: [Enter other training requirements here] Note: When training is required, TPOC or COR shall be the coordination point.
Inspection and Acceptance ☐ N/A
[Enter inspection requirements per item here] ☒ Planned government acceptance testing (7 business days) ☐ Gov’t acceptance expected to take longer than 7 business days: [Duration] ☐ Inspection and acceptance plan: [Explain here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here]
Maintenance ☒ N/A
[Describe your maintenance requirements per item here] Period Length: [Ex. month, 6 month, year etc.] What is included?
☐ Labor ☐ Spare parts ☐ Consumables ☐ Travel ☐ Cost and liability for returns ☐ Software updates ☐ Manuals ☐ Service plan length: [Enter service plan length here]
☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] ☐ Requirements: [Enter requirements here] (i.e.: onsite within 72 hours, etc.)
☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2 ☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4
Government Furnished Material / Equipment ☒ N/A
[List any government furnished material/equipment per item here] ☐ Samples for testing ☐ Government equipment which will leave gov't site (TPOC must coordinate with division property custodian)
Serial Number: [Enter Serial Number here] Description: [Enter description here]
Requirements / Specifications: Gaseous Helium-3 4
NIST property number: [Enter NIST property number here] ☐ Other: [Enter other details here]
Travel ☒ N/A
[Describe any travel requirements per item here] ☐ Explain: [Explain here] ☐ Other: [Enter other requirements here] Vendor: To the maximum extent possible, include as part of appropriate sections above (maintenance, repair, etc.). Otherwise, it will be a separate line item, reimbursable per the Federal Travel Regulation.
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| Use this document to detail specifications/requirements for an item and/or ancillary services. |
| TITLE: Gaseous Helium-3 |
| Requesting Lab/Division/Group: Physical Measurements Lab/Quantum Electromagnetics Division/Quantum Sensors Group NB687000-25-02129 |
| General Statement of Need |
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