Mercury Cryostat
ID: 80NSSC25899400QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2bb5755fa2a244acb658eed1c7adf5c8/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 4, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a Mercury Cryostat through a sole source contract with Precision Cryogenic Systems, Inc. This procurement is essential for the development of a mid-infrared flight spectrometer, which will utilize a novel H1RG infrared camera system for remote sensing of exoplanet atmospheres. The selected vendor will be responsible for fabricating components, including machining and welding, while ensuring thermal suspension for a low noise environment, with all items required to be delivered within a 100-day timeframe. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 4, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

Point(s) of Contact
Sara Jusino-Terry
sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov
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SATPC0038034 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to detail the procurement of a mid-infrared flight spectrometer that utilizes a novel H1RG infrared camera system for the remote sensing of exoplanet atmospheres. The vendor is required to fabricate components as defined in a provided CAD package, including machining, welding, and conducting vacuum leak checks suitable for a cryogenic environment. Additionally, the vendor must ensure that thermal suspension is incorporated to maintain a low noise environment. All items must be delivered within a 100-day timeframe, specifically the cryostat package. The project will be executed at the vendor's fabrication site, with no government-furnished equipment or information involved. Overall, this SOW outlines crucial requirements for a specialized science and technology project focused on advancing capabilities in space exploration.
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