Cryogenic Microscope System
ID: 1333ND25QNB680174Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
3 AwardsJul 11, 2025
$703.2K$703,170
AwardeeMontana Instruments Corporation Bozeman MT 59715 USA
Award #:1333ND25PNB680217
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Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c0d69043ab14e7a8c8c3869d858689b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking quotations for a Low-noise and low-drift closed-loop cryogenic microscope system to support its Quantum Measurement Division's research in quantum optics. The procurement requires vendors to deliver a system with specific technical features, including operational temperature capabilities and components for high-efficiency photon detection, with a delivery timeline of twenty weeks from the order date. This advanced equipment is crucial for advancing quantum information science and enhancing laboratory capabilities. Interested vendors must ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and can contact Ranae M. Armstrong at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov for further details.

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    Ranae M. Armstrong
    ranae.armstrong@nist.gov
    Donald Collie
    donald.collie@nist.gov
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    Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders.docx
    The document outlines mandatory contract terms and conditions for commercial product and service acquisitions, implementing various statutes and Executive Orders. It details specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that contractors must comply with, covering areas such as prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements, restrictions on hardware/software from specific entities (Kaspersky Lab, Huawei/ZTE, ByteDance), anti-inversion rules, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Additional clauses, many marked with 'XXX', cover business ethics, whistleblower protections, reporting executive compensation, prohibitions on debarred contractors, small business set-asides, labor standards (convict labor, child labor, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons), sustainable products, Buy American provisions, restrictions on foreign purchases, and prohibitions on drones from specific foreign entities. The document also specifies conditions for Comptroller General examination of records and outlines which FAR clauses must be flowed down to subcontracts for commercial products and services, emphasizing transparency, ethical conduct, and adherence to federal regulations.
    Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders.docx
    The document outlines the contract terms and conditions that contractors must adhere to when implementing various statutes and executive orders related to commercial products and services within government acquisitions. Key provisions include compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses such as prohibitions against certain confidentiality agreements, specific foreign entity products, and guidelines for the treatment of subcontractors and employees. Emphasis is placed on promoting sustainability, equal opportunity, and fair labor standards. The document details compliance responsibilities for contractors and outlines the conditions for the flow down of FAR clauses in subcontracting. This guidance is crucial for ensuring that contractors not only fulfill their contractual obligations but also align with federal regulatory frameworks. The structure of the document is systematically organized, highlighting mandatory clauses alongside their legal references. Ultimately, this file serves as a framework for contractors engaged with federal grants and requests for proposals (RFPs), establishing clear expectations and compliance requirements to maintain accountability and integrity in government contracting.
    CSS_SOW_Cryostation.docx
    The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) is soliciting quotations for a Low-noise and low-drift closed-loop cryogenic microscope system to support its Quantum Measurement Division's research in quantum optics. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) under RFQ NUMBER 1333ND25QNB680174 outlines that all submissions must conform to federal acquisition regulations, including being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The procurement emphasizes full and open competition, with proposals evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The vendor must deliver a new system equipped with specific technical features, such as operational temperature capabilities and various components that facilitate high-efficiency photon detection. Delivery is required within twenty weeks of the order, and an extensive warranty of at least one year is mandated. The contract type for this RFQ is a firm fixed-price agreement, ensuring clear terms in case of conflicts between the government and vendor’s provisions. This solicitation reflects NIST's commitment to advancing quantum information science through gathering technically advanced equipment for its laboratories.
    Provisions_Clauses.pdf
    This document outlines various clauses and provisions that contractors must adhere to when engaging with the federal government, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Key topics include contractor employee whistleblower protections, prohibitions against confidentiality agreements restricting internal disclosures, and the necessity for compliance with the System for Award Management. Additional provisions cover requirements for representation regarding telecommunications services, contractor responsibilities, invoicing procedures, and guidelines during operational changes due to external conditions like government shutdowns. The document emphasizes strategic compliance and accountability for contractors, particularly regarding domestic production standards, conflict of interest policies, and effective communication with contracting officers. It outlines electronic invoicing requirements through the Invoice Processing Platform and provides specific instructions for agency protests against contract decisions. The summary of this document highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to regulatory frameworks in federal contracting processes.
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