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Sources Sought SQUID Magnetometer Upgrade

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NB686000-25-01359Federal

Submission Closed04/18/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology is conducting market research via a sources sought notice, solicitation number NB686000-25-01359, to identify qualified vendors capable of performing an onsite upgrade of a SQUID Magnetometer. Located at the Physical Measurement Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, the project aims to transition the current system to a closed cryostat to eliminate the requirement for weekly liquid helium refills. The upgraded system must maintain existing technical capabilities, specifically a temperature range of 1.8 K to 400 K and a ramp rate of 700 Oe/sec. The scope of work includes the provision of compressors, cold heads, and vacuum equipment, as well as staff training and a 12-month warranty, with a total period of performance of 12 months after receipt of order. This notice is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. Interested organizations must submit a capability statement of four pages or less to Contract Specialist Lisa Stevens by April 18, 2025. Submissions should detail the providing and manufacturing companies, country of origin, business status, technical specifications, and typical lead times. NIST will utilize the responses to determine whether to pursue a competitive or sole source procurement process.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

Contract Value

$224,900

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

QUANTUM DESIGN, INC.

Award Issued Date

05/22/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

SQUID Magnetometer Upgrade Statement of Work

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 3

Sources Sought

AwardedMay 22

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/18/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

Contacts

Lisa Stevens

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide an upgrade of a SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) Magnetometer to a closed cryostat that does not require the frequent (weekly) use of liquid helium (LHe) for use. Please review the attached Statement of Work document for specific details as responses must meet all Governmental requirements. The purpose of this notice is to identify organizations capable of providing the necessary items and meeting the minimum contractor qualifications. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement and subsequently award a contract. NIST will use the results of this sources sought notice to determine whether to proceed on a sole source basis or competitively if it is determined that other vendors could potentially meet NIST�s needs. This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: Name of the company that will provide the product(s). Name of the company that will manufacture the product. County of origin or manufacture of the product. Business status of the organization. Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research. Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at contact@example.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered. REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW: See the attached Statement of Work document.