Fast-Cycle Dilution Refrigerator
ID: BZ-2025-05Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTORBerkeley, CA, 94720, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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    The Department of Energy, specifically the Berkeley National Laboratory, is seeking information from potential suppliers for a fast-cycle dilution refrigerator essential for optimizing materials in superconducting quantum computing. The desired system must achieve a cooling timeframe of 16 hours to below 20mK, maintain a hold time exceeding one day, and accommodate multiple RF coaxial and DC wires, with a preference for units already validated for superconducting qubit applications. This initiative is part of LBNL's strategic efforts to advance quantum computing technologies, aligning with federal priorities, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by February 26, 2025, while ensuring no proprietary information is disclosed. For further inquiries, contact Brian Zatkow at bzatkow@lbl.gov or call 510-495-2547.

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    The University of California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential suppliers for a fast-cycle dilution refrigeration system necessary for optimizing materials in superconducting quantum computing. This system is crucial to enhance the lifetime and performance of quantum bits (qubits) during the scaling of quantum computers, as traditional refrigeration methods pose challenges due to lengthy cooldown and warm-up times. The preliminary specifications for the desired dilution refrigerator include a cooling timeframe of 16 hours to below 20mK, a hold time exceeding one day, and the ability to accommodate multiple RF coaxial and DC wires. Preference is given to fridges already validated for superconducting qubit applications. The RFI serves informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Submissions are encouraged by February 26, 2025, with an emphasis on not revealing proprietary information, as responses may be made public. This procurement initiative reflects LBNL's strategic interest in advancing quantum computing technologies through optimized experimental capabilities, aligning with federal priorities under the Department of Energy.
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