He3 Gas Purchase

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
1333ND25QNB680077
Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
PSC
6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of performance
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
Points of contact

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About this opportunity

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure Helium-3 (He3) gas for a new Dilution Refrigerator used by the Atom Scale Devices Group for nano- and quantum device measurements. This solicitation (Number 1333ND25QNB680077) is a full and open competition using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, specifically targeting industrial gas manufacturers. The procurement will be conducted as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring vendors to demonstrate that their proposed equipment meets or exceeds all minimum requirements specified in the Statement of Work. Technical quotes must prove compliance with specifications, and used or refurbished instruments will not be considered. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on February 18, 2025, with potential vendors required to submit questions within 7 calendar days after solicitation issuance.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific category of business and is open to industrial gas manufacturers within the NAICS code 325120 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Delivery of the He3 gas is required to 325 Broadway Street, Building 81, Boulder, CO 80305, though the original posting indicates a place of performance in Gaithersburg, MD. The procurement will result in a firm-fixed price purchase order, with price quotes required to remain valid for 90 days. While specific quantities are not detailed in the provided documents, the contract is intended to support cryogenic research equipment for precise scientific measurements. The PSC category for this procurement is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), further indicating the specialized nature of the requested gas procurement for advanced scientific research purposes.

Notice text

See attachments 1333ND25QNB680077 RFQ and Statement of Work for soliciation details. 

Attachments

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Statement of Work.docx DOCX document
1333ND25QNB680077 RFQ.docx DOCX document

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