Cryogenic Hardware
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB686050-25-01488
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Angela Hitt angela.hitt@nist.gov (303) 497-7305
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing cryogenic low-noise microwave amplifiers for quantum microwave experiments. The agency is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses, to determine U.S. manufacturing capabilities for these specialized electronic components. Interested companies must submit electronic capability statements of four pages or less, including details about the company, manufacturing location, product specifications, and lead times. The pre-solicitation notice specifically requires vendors to demonstrate their ability to produce four amplifiers - two in the 4-8GHz frequency band and two in the 1-12GHz band - with specific technical requirements such as operation at 4 Kelvin temperatures, over 35dB gain, and power consumption under 40mW. Responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer Angela Hitt via email by May 23, 2025, with the goal of identifying potential manufacturers before finalizing procurement specifications.
The procurement falls under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees, and there is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity. The total quantity of required amplifiers is four, with a delivery timeline of 8 weeks after order receipt and a destination delivery to NIST's Shipping and Receiving in Boulder, Colorado. Vendors must provide DC bias power supplies, SMA female input/output connectors, and meet specific noise temperature specifications for different frequency bands. The contract will include a 1-year warranty, with payment to be made 100% upon order completion under Net 30-day payment terms. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement involves highly specialized scientific equipment with strict technical requirements, suggesting a potentially significant contract for the right manufacturer.
Notice text
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide Cryogenic Hardware per the specifications attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only.
The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any U.S. manufacturers exist.
NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
Any U.S. manufacturers that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, via email at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Requirements and Specifications document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specs and Requirements.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cryogenic Hardware | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Cryogenic Hardware | Solicitation |
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