4K Cryogen Free Cryostat

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is soliciting proposals for a 4K Cryogen Free Cryostat under contract solicitation number 1333ND26QNB680329. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration guidelines are eligible to respond, as specified under FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 334516, indicating it relates to the manufacture of laboratory analytical instruments. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, and responses must be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on July 20, 2026. The contract will be performed at NIST’s facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the equipment is intended for use in advanced scientific research requiring ultra-low temperature environments without the use of cryogens. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Tracy Retterer, reachable at Tracy.retterer@nist.gov, with Forest Crumpler serving as the secondary contact. The entire procurement is categorized as a combined action, which may include both the acquisition and installation of the system. Interested parties must access the full solicitation details through the official SAM.gov link provided. Awards will be made based on technical capability, past performance, and compliance with small business eligibility requirements, with the goal of delivering a high-performance, maintenance-efficient cryogenic system to support NIST’s scientific missions.