50K Cryocooler
ID: NB672060-25-02221Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b5fcc08980ef46a49c7c6974cfd01a56/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking quotations for a 50K Cryocooler under solicitation number NB672060-25-02221. This procurement aims to acquire a cryocooler that operates at a base temperature of 50K, with specific requirements including a cooling power of at least 2W, integration with an air-cooled compressor, and compatibility with a vacuum system. The cryocooler is essential for testing high-temperature superconducting devices for the Josephson Voltage Standard project, and it must be a new, commercially available product with a minimum Mean Time Before Failure of 100,000 hours. Interested vendors should submit their quotations via email, including technical capabilities and pricing, by the specified deadline, and direct any inquiries to Clifford Nicholson at clifford.nicholson@nist.gov or by phone at 303-497-5185.

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    Clifford Nicholson
    (303) 497-5185
    clifford.nicholson@nist.gov
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    Atch 1 - Specifications.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically the Superconductive Electronics Group, requires a 50K cryocooler for testing high-temperature superconducting (HTS) devices for the integratable Josephson Voltage Standard (JVS) project. The cryocooler must operate at a base temperature of 50K with a fluctuation of no more than ±150 mK, and be continuously variable between 50K and 100K. Key specifications include integration of the cold head directly with an air-cooled compressor, a cooling power of at least 2W at 50K, and no need for cryogenic liquids. It must interface with a vacuum system via a 4.5-inch ConFlat flange, have an OFHC copper cold head, and not exceed 10 lbs or specified dimensions. The temperature controller must be PC-interfaceable via USB, and the unit must operate on single-phase 120 VAC / 60 Hz input power (NEMA 5-15). The cryocooler must be an established commercial product with a Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) of not less than 100,000 hours, be new, and covered by a full manufacturer’s warranty. Delivery is expected five months after the order, with software and electronic manuals required. Maintenance and a 2-year warranty (labor and parts) are also essential. Shipping is to NIST-Boulder.
    RFQ NB672060-25-02221 50K Cryocooler.pdf
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #NB672060-25-02221) for a 50K Cryocooler, issued under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 334516. Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead via email, including technical capability, firm fixed pricing, payment terms (Net 30), delivery time, FOB destination pricing to NIST-Boulder, and an active SAM registration with the correct NAICS code. The award will be a firm fixed price purchase order based on a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation. Technical capability and price are the evaluation factors, with technical capability assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis and price for reasonableness. Offerors must complete FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) and adhere to various FAR and Commerce Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those related to Buy American, place of manufacture, and Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders. Specific instructions for marking/packing, contract performance during NIST operating status changes, and electronic billing (email or IPP) are also provided. The solicitation closes on a specified date and time, with all inquiries directed to Clifford Nicholson.
    Specifications.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a cryocooler for the Superconductive Electronics Group to conduct tests on high temperature superconducting (HTS) devices as part of their Josephson Voltage Standard project funded by the Air Force. The required cryocooler must achieve a base temperature of 50 K and allow for operation up to 100 K with stable temperatures and minimal fluctuations. It must be air-cooled, provide at least 2 W of cooling power, and have quick cooling times for efficient testing. The design must integrate with an existing vacuum system, and it should be manufactured from specific materials, remain below specified size and weight, and comply with multiple technical requirements. Additionally, the cryocooler must be commercially available, new, and backed by a robust maintenance plan along with a two-year warranty. Delivery is expected within five months of the order, and thorough acceptance protocols are outlined to ensure proper functioning upon delivery. These requirements reflect the government's focus on precise technical specifications for research and development in advanced technologies.
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