Sources Sought - Dilution Refrigerator

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking sources for the fabrication and delivery of a dilution refrigerator through this pre-solicitation notice posted on December 23, 2025. This procurement falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing category (NAICS 334516) and the Laboratory Equipment and Supplies product service code (PSC 6640). The notice represents an early market research phase designed to identify potential vendors capable of manufacturing and supplying this specialized equipment. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and qualifications by January 9, 2026, which serves as the deadline for source submissions. This pre-solicitation notice allows the Department of Energy to assess vendor availability and capability prior to issuing a formal solicitation with specific technical requirements and evaluation criteria.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current sources, nor does it provide specific award values, budget ranges, or detailed technical specifications at this stage. No information regarding quantity requirements, delivery timelines, or performance metrics is disclosed in this market research announcement. Vendors responding to this sources sought notice should be prepared to demonstrate relevant manufacturing experience, technical expertise in cryogenic equipment production, quality assurance capabilities, and their ability to meet the specialized requirements of dilution refrigerator fabrication. The Department of Energy will use the responses received to inform the development of the formal solicitation that is expected to follow this pre-solicitation phase.