Lab environment 80 Kelvin cryocooler

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a cryocooler capable of operating at 80 Kelvin with a minimum cooling power of 50 watts at the cold tip, and must maintain at least 30 watts of cooling capability when cooled down to 60 Kelvin. The system must feature a pulse-tube cold head or equivalent vibration performance, with a minimum helium line length of nine feet between the cold head and compressor if applicable. It must be water cooled and compatible with a chiller supplying water between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, powered by 208 VAC at 60 Hz in either single or three-phase configuration, and must not exceed five kilowatts of electrical or cooling power during operation. Noise levels must remain below 80 dBa at one meter. The equipment is intended for integration into a test cryostat to advance cryogenic research capabilities and must be delivered on or before November 16, 2026, with performance to occur within Canada. This procurement is issued as an Advance Contract Award Notice with the intent to award directly to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc, as the sole supplier capable of meeting the technical specifications without additional modifications or vibration isolation, per Government Contracts Regulations subsection 6(d). Other suppliers may challenge the pre-identified award by submitting a written statement of capabilities demonstrating full compliance with all stated requirements, but failure to meet any of the pass/fail criteria results in disqualification. All submissions must be directed to Adebisi Adeyeye at the National Research Council in Ottawa by July 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. The solicitation number is 26-58063, classified under NAICS code 334515, with no pricing, packaging, inspection, or administrative details provided in the notice.