Two 2. 3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks quotations for two mechanical cryocooler systems, with quotations due July 20 under FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is an unrestricted procurement.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado. Each system must comprise a compressor, coldhead, and flexible helium lines, with minimum cooling power of 0.1W at 4.2K, air-cooled compressor using 120VAC power, dimensional compatibility with the Sumitomo RDK-101DL cryocooler standard, helium lines between 6 and 15 feet in length, and base temperature capability of 2.3K or lower. Delivery must occur within 20 weeks after receipt of order, with government acceptance testing expected to require 21 business days following installation. Partial delivery is acceptable. Warranty defaults to base manufacturer warranty; no extended warranty, installation services, training, or ongoing maintenance is specified.

NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); small business size standard is 1,000 employees. PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

Award will go to the responsible offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote. Technical evaluation is on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis; price is evaluated for reasonableness without price realism analysis. Quotations must be firm fixed FOB Destination with Net 30 payment terms and remain valid for 90 days. Offerors must submit electronically to deionne.jones@nist.gov and certify acceptance of RFQ terms or list exceptions with rationale. For products manufactured outside the United States, offerors must identify tariffs and additional charges as separate line items.