Cryogenic Thermometer System
ID: FA875125Q0084Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8751 AFRL RIKOROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5961)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/87f1875a6b9f4d6e914919e7a2dd8454/view
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 17, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure a Cryogenic Thermometer System through a sole-source contract with Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. The requirement includes specific items such as a Rox Ruthenium Oxide 102B RTD and an AC resistance bridge and temperature controller, which are essential for measuring quantum devices in a new dilution refrigerator being integrated into existing quantum networking infrastructure. This procurement is critical for maintaining uniformity and compatibility across measurement systems, as the Government has determined that only Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. can meet these specialized needs. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration, with all inquiries directed to Tiffany Slopka at tiffany.slopka@us.af.mil, and the anticipated award date is on or before May 15, 2025.

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Tiffany Slopka
Tiffany.slopka@us.af.mil
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