Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test for Characterization of Superconducting Detectors and Devices
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 80GSFC26Q0006
- Agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- 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
- Greenbelt, Maryland 20770, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center seeks a cryogen-free dilution refrigerator testbed system for characterization of superconducting detectors and devices, with quotations due May 22, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Amendment 1 extended the due date from May 15 to May 22, and Amendment 2 released a Q&A document addressing equipment specifications and submission procedures.
Place of performance is Greenbelt, Maryland. The system must achieve a base temperature below 10 milliKelvin, deliver cooling power exceeding 250 microWatts at 100 mK and 10 microWatts at 20 mK without reliance on liquid helium or nitrogen (except for cold traps), and cool from room temperature to base within 48 hours. The cryostat must include a pulse tube cooler configured to operate on 220V/3PH/60Hz, gas handling system for Helium-3/Helium-4 circulation, multi-stage radiation shields, integrated thermometry with at least 6 channels, control electronics with Python interface capability, and vibration isolation meeting specified requirements (less than 10 micrometers per root Hertz below 20 Hz). Full cooldown and warmup cycles must complete within one calendar week. The period of performance is 12 months for completion plus 12 months of warranty coverage. Evaluation is based on best value with favorable past performance; offerors must demonstrate a track record delivering operational cryogen-free dilution refrigeration units and provide references. This is a firm-fixed-price, FOB Destination award. Quotations must be submitted to Tamika Seaforth at Tamika.R.Seaforth@nasa.gov. All offerors must register in SAM and maintain active Federal Government contracts registration.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 2: The purpose of this amendment is to provide solicitation questions and responses. Please find document listed under Attachments entiled: Solicitation Questions-mdc.pdf.
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Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the combined synoposis/solicitation due date from 5/15/26 to 5/22/26.
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NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test for Characterization of Superconducting Detectors and Devices.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.201-1 (Simplified Procedures) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotations are being requested.
The following are provided in the attachments:
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Work – Section 1
- Instructions to Offerors – Section 2
- ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. - Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications - Section 3
- Clauses/Terms and Conditions – Section 4
- Quote Evaluation Criteria – Section 5
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the combined synoposis/solicitation due date from 5/15/26 to 5/22/26.
************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test for Characterization of Superconducting Detectors and Devices.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.201-1 (Simplified Procedures) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotations are being requested.
The following are provided in the attachments:
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Work – Section 1
- Instructions to Offerors – Section 2
- ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. - Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications - Section 3
- Clauses/Terms and Conditions – Section 4
- Quote Evaluation Criteria – Section 5
Update #1 ·
NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test for Characterization of Superconducting Detectors and Devices.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.201-1 (Simplified Procedures) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotations are being requested.
The following are provided in the attachments:
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Work – Section 1
- Instructions to Offerors – Section 2
- ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. - Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications - Section 3
- Clauses/Terms and Conditions – Section 4
- Quote Evaluation Criteria – Section 5
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Questions-mdc.pdf | ||
| Attachment A SOW.pdf | ||
| 80GSFC26Q0006.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Test for Characterization of Superconducting Detectors and Devices | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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