Ultra-low-temperature Optical Cryostat

The Office of Naval Research, part of the Department of the Navy, has issued a request for quotes for an Ultra-low-temperature Optical Cryostat under solicitation N00173-25-Q-GF34. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The solicitation includes three key attachments: detailed cryostat specifications, requirements for on-site contractors, and the combined synopsis/solicitation document that contains the complete procurement requirements. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 22, 2025, providing only ten days from the posting date of September 12, 2025. The evaluation criteria and specific technical requirements are outlined in the attached specification documents, though the exact evaluation methodology is not detailed in the basic solicitation notice.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications for the optical cryostat system. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award value ranges in the basic notice. Performance will take place in Washington, DC 20375, indicating the equipment will likely be delivered to a naval research facility in the Washington metropolitan area. The procurement appears to be for a single optical cryostat unit based on the solicitation title, though specific quantities and delivery timelines would be detailed in the attached specification documents. The inclusion of on-site contractor requirements suggests that installation, training, or ongoing support services may be required as part of the contract deliverables.