Cryogenic System Integration and Installation Support

The contract entails engineering support to integrate a cryogenic thermometer into existing NIST cryostats and dilution refrigerators, requiring coordinated efforts across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces to ensure seamless compatibility and operational fidelity. The work involves designing and implementing interface solutions, conducting system-level testing, and performing startup validation to confirm accurate temperature measurements under cryogenic conditions, with all activities centered on maintaining the precision and reliability expected in NIST’s metrology environment. Performance is required at the Gaithersburg facility with a 20899 zip code, and proposals must be submitted by August 6, 2026. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to scientific research and development services, and is issued by the Department of Commerce through NIST. No set-aside provisions apply, and while no specific point of contact is provided, the solicitation is publicly accessible through the SAM.gov portal for further details.