System upgrades for Magneto-Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for system upgrades to its Quantum Measurement Division's spectroscopy research capabilities. The procurement seeks specialized scientific equipment including a magnet power supply compatible with an existing attocube 2100 magneto cryostat, a one-year service contract with preventative and corrective maintenance, titanium sample holders and screws, and a long working distance apochromatic objective with defined technical specifications. Respondents must provide detailed company information, equipment specifications, manufacturing locations, customization capabilities, and service offerings without including proprietary information. NIST will evaluate responses to assess potential sources for supporting advanced quantum materials and semiconductor technology research. The deadline for responses is December 9, 2025, with submissions required via email to Junee Johnson, and all respondent companies must be registered in SAM.gov.

This pre-solicitation notice uses no set-aside designations and does not identify any current contractors or incumbents. The market research document does not specify an award value or budget range for the anticipated procurement. The required components include a magnet power supply capable of controlling magnetic fields from 0 to 9 Tesla across temperatures ranging from 1.7 Kelvin to room temperature, 10 titanium sample holders, 10 titanium screws, and a specialized long working distance objective lens. The one-year service contract will include both preventative and corrective maintenance visits. This notice represents exploratory market research and does not constitute a commitment by NIST to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract.