Large Sample Stage Cryostat Manufacturing and Integration

A subcontract has been issued by the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, for the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of a custom cryostat system tailored to cool large samples from room temperature to base temperature in under 90 minutes and return them to room temperature in under 120 minutes. The system must be fully integrated and meet detailed technical specifications ensuring precise thermal control, structural integrity, and operational reliability under demanding experimental conditions. The contract requires end-to-end responsibility from engineering through final delivery and validation, with all work to be performed at the designated facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 334516, indicating it targets establishments engaged in the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments, including specialized cryogenic equipment. While no set-aside classification has been designated, the subcontract is intended for qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in high-performance cryogenic systems, and full compliance with NIST’s technical and integration requirements is mandatory for successful bid submission.