Closed Cycle Cryostat for Microscope
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00244-25-Q-S078
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- 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
- Monterey, California 93943, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring a closed-cycle cryostat for microscope through solicitation N00244-25-Q-S078 to support the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Naval Postgraduate School. The cryostat must reach temperatures below 10K and up to 450K, feature ultra-low vibrations, include an optical microscopy interface compatible with a Leica DM2500 microscope, and accommodate a 24-pin dual inline pin package with at least 24 pre-installed electrical wires for sample characterization. This specialized instrument will enable thermal and electrical characterization of nanomaterials across a wide temperature range, strengthening NPS's research and educational infrastructure. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, evaluating technical capability to meet all requirements, total price across all Contract Line Item Numbers, and conducting a responsibility determination per FAR 9.104-1 standards. Offerors must submit their quotes by August 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM, including a completed Standard Form 1449, pricing pages, and detailed product specifications.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting participation to small businesses exclusively. The solicitation requires delivery of one closed-cycle cryostat unit, with the government initially requesting delivery by October 31, 2025, though subsequent Q&A documents indicate acceptance of extended lead times with approximate delivery dates. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, though no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available documents. Performance will take place at the Naval Postgraduate School Receiving Office in Monterey, California. The cryostat must include additional components such as a programmable temperature controller, water recirculation equipment, and a two-stage vacuum pump to meet the comprehensive technical requirements for advanced materials research applications.
Notice text
This solicitation is for a closed-cycle cryostat for microscope in support of the Mechanical and Aerosace Engineering Department at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The closed-cycle cryostat is essential for the thermal and electrical characterization of various nanomaterials across a wide range of temperatures, from cryogenic temperature to above room temperature. This instrument will strengthen NPS's research and educational infastructure by enabling students, staff, and faculty to engage in cutting-edge research.
Please see attachment for full solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 4.03 N00244-25-Q-S078 Q&A (II).docx | DOCX document | |
| 4.03 N00244-25-Q-S078 Q&A.docx | DOCX document | |
| 4.02 SF 1449 - N0024425QS078 - updated.pdf | ||
| 4.02 SF 1449 - N0024425QS078.pdf |
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