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Cryogenic Noise Thermometry System Supply and Calibration

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Federal

Response Deadline08/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process VariablesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineAug 6

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08/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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Supply of a complete cryogenic noise thermometer system operating from 0.001 K to 4.2 K, including sensors, electronics, shielding, software, and SI-traceable calibration via liquid helium immersion.

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