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Cryogenic Cooling System & Vacuum Hardware

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Response Deadline09/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This small business set-aside subcontract involves the supply and integration of cryogenic cooling infrastructure for prime contractors working on AFRL/RYMM scientific instrument projects. The scope of work includes the installation of cryostats, helium lines, vacuum components, and thermal shielding, utilizing either closed-cycle cryocoolers or dilution refrigerators and high-vacuum seals. The contractor is responsible for delivering a fully functional cryogenic housing and cooling system that adheres to all relevant electrical, electromagnetic, and cryogenic safety standards. The project is managed by the Department of Defense under the USAF AFMC AFRL PZLE agency and will be performed at Wright Patterson AFB. Interested parties must respond by September 11, 2026, for this opportunity categorized under NAICS code 333415.

General Info

Small business subcontract for cryogenic cooling infrastructure at Wright Patterson AFB by September 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl PzleView Agency

NAICS

333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of COMBO-AFRL-RMZB-2026-0019.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detection (SNSPD) System

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PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineSep 11

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

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Supplies and integrates cryogenic cooling infrastructure for prime contractors on AFRL/RYMM scientific instrument projects. Installs cryostats, helium lines, vacuum components, and thermal shielding using dilution refrigerators or closed-cycle cryocoolers and high-vacuum seals. Must meet applicable electromagnetic, electrical, and cryogenic safety requirements. Delivers a functional cryogenic housing and cooling system.

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