Custom Cryocooler
ID: 80NSSC2592353Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b42fc61b79a4a33941583d480ceb0ee/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 17, 2025, 4:59 PM UTC
Description

NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a Custom Cryocooler, specifically a high-performance nanowire detector, from Quantum Opus under a sole source contract. The objective is to acquire one unit of part number QO-NPD-1550-HDE, which must meet stringent specifications, including over 90% photon detection efficiency at 1550nm, a timing resolution of less than 60 picoseconds, and a maximum dead-time of 50 nanoseconds. This procurement is crucial for advancing NASA's quantum networking projects and enhancing space communications technology. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Dorothy Baskin at dorothy.s.baskin@nasa.gov by 11:59 a.m. Central Standard Time on January 17, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

Point(s) of Contact
Dorothy Baskin
dorothy.s.baskin@nasa.gov
Files
Title
Posted
STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf
Jan 15, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
This document outlines a Statement of Work for the procurement of high-performance nanowire detectors required by NASA. The objective is to acquire one unit of part number QO-NPD-1550-HDE, which must meet specific characteristics: a greater than 90% photon detection efficiency at 1550nm, a timing resolution of less than 60 picoseconds, a maximum dead-time of 50 nanoseconds, and dark counts under 100 counts per second. Essential electronics for direct current (DC) and radio frequency (RF) per channel are not included; however, SMF28 fiber and E2000 connector will be provided. The designated place of performance for the contract is at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, under the supervision of Eleanya Onuma, the Terrestrial Quantum Network Manager. The estimated delivery timeline for this equipment is 12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO), indicating a structured approach towards fulfilling a critical component for ongoing quantum networking projects. Overall, this acquisition supports NASA's efforts in advancing space communications technology.
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