4 Kelvin Cryocooler Components

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
NB672060-24-01590
Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of performance
United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR 12.6 and 13.106 for the procurement of Sumitomo cryocooler components, including a cold head (Model RDK-415DP) and compressor (Model F-70L). This requirement is to replace existing Sumitomo equipment used in NIST's Superconductive Electronics Group. Offerors must submit firm fixed price quotes electronically by the specified closing date, and the lowest priced technically acceptable offer will be awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Offerors may submit questions up to 5 calendar days after the solicitation issuance, with responses provided in a solicitation amendment.

This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside with a NAICS code of 334516 and a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The total award value is not specified. The required Sumitomo components are brand name items that cannot be substituted, as using non-OEM parts would require modifications to the existing equipment and retraining of staff. Delivery is required within 20 weeks after receipt of order, with FOB Destination to NIST in Boulder, CO. Used, refurbished, prototype, or remanufactured items will not be considered.

Notice text

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE EVALUATION PROCEDURES OF FAR PART 13.106- 2 SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR THIS PROCUREMENT. THE SOLICITATION SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO THE FORMAL SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN FAR PART 15.

Solicitation number NB672060-24-01590 is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation request for quote (RFQ) for BRAND NAME Sumitomo supplies conducted under FAR 12.6 and 13.106.  Procedures from FAR 15 will not be used.  Please acknowledge receipt of this RFQ.

This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-04.  The associated NAICS 334516 code, has a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this request for quote (RFQ).

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing, via email, to the Contracting Officer, Clifford Nicholson at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov and Daniel Kent at daniel.kent@nist.gov.  Questions should be received no later than five (5) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. All responses to the questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

The solicitation will close on the date and time specified herein this SAM.gov posting. All quotations shall be delivered electronically by the specified close date and time to Clifford Nicholson, Contract Officer, at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov, and Daniel Kent, Contracting Officer, at daniel.kent@nist.gov.

For information regarding this solicitation, contact the Contracting Officer at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov or via phone at 303-497-5185.

Attached is the REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS document describing the requirements for solicitation NB672060-24-01590 for the following line-item number(s) (CLINs) to include description of item(s), quantities, and units of measure (including any applicable option(s)).

All offerors shall provide a firm fixed price (FFP) quotation for the following line items: (All equipment must be new. Used, refurbished, prototype, or remanufactured will not be considered for award).

Item Number   Description                                                                                           Quantity   Unit of Issue  Unit Price  Amount

0001                 BRAND NAME:Cryocooler Cold Head-Sumitomo Model RDK-415DP     1                 EA                $               $

0002                  BRAND NAME: Cryocooler Compressor - Sumitomo Model F-70L         1                 EA                $               $

                                                                                                                                               Total Award Value:      $                $

A Description of the requirements for the items to be acquired are in the attached Requirements/Specifications document.

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery, acceptance, and FOB point are provided in this RFQ.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Attachment B - Sumitomo BN Justification.pdf PDF
RFQ NB672060-24-01590 4 Kelvin Cryo Comp.pdf PDF
Attachment A - Specifications.pdf PDF

Notice history

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4 Kelvin Cryocooler Components Award Award Notice
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