NB687000-25-02129 Requirements and Specifications.pdf

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Helium-3 Federal contract opportunity
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NB687000-25-02129
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Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology

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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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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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