PROBE QUANTUM DESIGN PPMS SYSTEM

The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology issued solicitation 1333ND19QNB680690 as a combined synopsis and request for quotation for a probe designed for a Quantum Design Physical Property Measurement System. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334519 and is open for full and open competition. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria. The project involves the acquisition of a probe and associated shipping costs, with the final equipment to be utilized at a performance location in Boulder, Colorado. The required probe must be functionally equivalent to a P450A probe and compatible with the Model P450 PPMS system to support research in characterizing single photon detectors under specific magnetic field and temperature conditions. Key technical specifications include a sample platform with a diameter exceeding 20 mm, a calibrated thermometer integrated with PPMS wiring, and necessary cutouts and feedthroughs for RF coaxial cables and optical fibers. Quotations are subject to technical capability and pricing evaluations as outlined in the solicitation documents.