Cryogenic Measurement System (Cryostat) Supply

The contract seeks the supply of a compact, mobile closed-cycle cryostat designed to achieve temperatures below 5 Kelvin within five hours, enabling high-precision measurements under ultra-low vibration and exceptional thermal stability. The system must support simultaneous temperature, electrical, and optical characterization, making it suitable for advanced scientific investigations requiring precise environmental control. The cryostat must be self-contained and transportable, facilitating deployment in laboratory settings without reliance on external cryogens or complex infrastructure. This subcontract, issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Department of Commerce, is targeted at vendors capable of meeting stringent technical performance benchmarks in cryogenic instrumentation. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses required by August 5, 2026, and performance will be based at the Gaithersburg, Maryland facility with a ZIP code of 20899. The North American Industry Classification System code 333318 indicates this is for other commercial and industrial machinery manufacturing, aligning with the specialized nature of the required equipment.