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POLAR Neutron Detectors
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The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting a firm fixed price contract under solicitation 1333ND26QNB610462 for the procurement of eighty-five new neutron proportional counters for the POLAR polarizing cold neutron triple axis spectrometer. The contractor must provide detectors meeting specific mechanical and electrical requirements, including an 8 mm outer diameter, 150 mm active length, and 90 percent sensitivity for 5 meV neutrons using a 3He/CO2/Ar gas mixture. Key deliverables include the detectors, approved design drawings, and a detailed Bill of Materials. All items must be new, and the contractor must provide a one-year warranty. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the NIST Center for Neutron Research in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Amendment 0001 significantly modifies the delivery schedule, extending the lead time from four months after receipt of order to fifty-two weeks. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where technical capability is evaluated as pass/fail before price is considered. Offerors must submit their quotations in three separate volumes covering technical specifications, pricing, and terms and conditions by August 17, 2026. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and strict adherence to NIST site access and operational compliance protocols.
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$212,600Place of Performance
Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USASet-Aside
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LND INCORPORATEDAward Issued Date
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Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 0001. The purpose of amendment 0001 is to extend the lead time from four (4) months after receipt to fifty-two (52) weeks after receipt of order. Amendment is attached.
SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS AND PERTINENT DETAILS
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