Psst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveCLEATUS Webinar: AI for Government Contracting — Free Webinar — Wednesday, July 8 at 2:00 PM EDT

Register Free →

Get CLEATUSFree Trial

Get CLEATUSFree Trial

Search

Top

Back to Contracts

Specialized Materials Supply for Quantum Sensor Prototyping

Active

SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline07/22/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

Show more

The contract seeks specialized materials and components essential for the prototyping of Rydberg-based quantum sensors, including high-purity substances, vapor cells, laser components, and custom-fabricated hardware designed for experimental testing. Deliverables must meet exacting standards for purity and performance to support precision sensor development, with full calibration services required to ensure operational accuracy. All items are to be delivered F.O.B. destination, placing responsibility for transit and final delivery on the vendor. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively open to small businesses with fewer than 500 employees as mandated by the SBIR/STTR program, and is classified under NAICS code 334516 for other electronic component manufacturing. The opportunity is sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense, with responses due by July 22, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for Rydberg sensor components with strict purity standards, F.O.B. destination, due July 22, 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(0)

No documents available

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

No contract breakdown available.

Cannot generate Contract Breakdown because no documents were found from this contract's source.

Timeline

PostedJun 24

subcontract

Response DeadlineJul 22

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/22/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 27 days

Ready to pursue this opportunity?

Start your free trial to track this contract, build proposals with AI assistance, and manage your pipeline.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more

AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

View Agency Profile

Office AddressN/A

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Show more

Supply high-purity materials, vapor cells, laser components, or custom-fabricated hardware for experimental testing of Rydberg-based sensors, including calibration and F.O.B. Destination delivery.

Similar Contracts

TESTER, LUBRICANT FRThe contract solicitation seeks a single unit of a Tester, Lubricant FR with NSN 6630-01-670-7480 under purchase request 7017269635, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense. The solicitation, identified by number SPE2DH-26-T-4745, was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026, and is classified as a federal solicitation without any set-aside provisions. The item is intended for use by the federal government, and while specific performance location details are unspecified, the contract pertains to a U.S.-based procurement. All responses must be submitted through the designated DIBBS platform portal prior to the stated deadline to be considered.

Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

about 13 hours ago

DEADLINE

Air heat-exchangerNASA/LaRC is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of a shell-and-tube air heat exchanger to serve as a Joule-Thompson heater in the 5000 psi Air Reducing Station at the Steam Plant (B1215), with delivery and performance at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The requirement is a total small business set-aside under the NAICS code 334516, with offers evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical specifications and compliance requirements. The heat exchanger must be constructed per ASME Section VIII Division 1 and TEMA standards, featuring a removable U-tube bundle, stainless steel nameplate with critical performance data including MAWP and MDMT, and must include protective covers, lifting lugs, support saddles, and one set of spare gaskets per size. All materials must be new, unused, asbestos-free, and compliant with ASTM specifications for piping, fittings, and bolting. The unit must undergo hydrostatic testing, non-destructive examination including ultrasonic testing and positive material identification, and be thoroughly cleaned and dried prior to shipment with protective packaging to prevent damage from moisture, temperature extremes, or contaminants. Packaging must include clear labeling for First Stage Cooler and Second Stage Cooler, with each unit individually boxed and crated with marked lift points. Delivery is FOB Destination to NASA Langley’s designated receiving facility, and final acceptance will occur on-site. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and hold a valid Unique Entity ID. The solicitation includes mandatory compliance with export control regulations under ITAR and EAR, requiring license acquisition for foreign person access to technical data, retention of export records for five years, and flow-down of these obligations to subcontractors. Additionally, if imported materials exceed $20,000 in value, the contractor must submit advance customs documentation to qualify for duty-free entry and ensure proper government consignment. Proposals must include completed datasheets, construction drawings, compliance statements, and detailed cost breakdowns submitted electronically by June 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT to the designated contracting officer, with no physical submissions accepted. All correspondence must reference solicitation number 80NSSC26933702Q. The contract includes clauses for government property management, fair labor standards, personal identity verification, prohibition of anticipatory assignment,

NASA Shared Services Center

POSTED

DEADLINE

Sources Sought-Acquisition of two wireless fiber pThe U.S. government, through the National Institutes of Health Office of Acquisition and Logistics Operations within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Sources Sought notice to explore the availability of qualified sources capable of providing two wireless fiber systems. This notice is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment to issue a contract or award funding; responses are strictly for market research purposes to assess industry capabilities and determine the most appropriate acquisition method. Interested parties are encouraged to submit information regarding their technical qualifications and capacity to meet the requirement, though no formal proposals, quotes, or bids are being requested. Participation is voluntary, and respondents bear all costs associated with their submissions. The North American Industry Classification System code for this effort is 334516, and responses must be submitted by July 3, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Johnson, John R, reachable via email at johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov. Small businesses are specifically encouraged to respond to help ensure broad market participation. The place of performance and other logistical details are not yet specified, and no award will result directly from this notice.

National Institutes Of Health Olao

POSTED

DEADLINE

Acquisition of MaiTai DeepSee Ti:Sapphire LaserThe National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is seeking offers for the purchase of a MaiTai DeepSee Ti:Sapphire Laser under a competitive combined synopsis and solicitation numbered 75N98026Q00689. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Subpart 12.6 as a streamlined commercial item procurement and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the offeror providing the best value through full and open competition, with no set-aside restrictions. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and the solicitation incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026. The associated NAICS code is 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All responses should be directed to the point of contact, Nicholas S. Capobianco, at the provided email address, and the solicitation is hosted on SAM.gov with the designated UI link. The place of performance and delivery location are not specified beyond the agency’s address in Bethesda, Maryland.

National Institutes Of Health Olao

POSTED

DEADLINE

Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor - Brand name onlyThis is a sources sought announcement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for market research purposes only, specifically targeting qualified businesses capable of supplying the Histocore Pegasus Tissue Processor, brand name only, manufactured by Leica Biosystems Inc. The announcement is not a solicitation, nor does it obligate the government to award a contract or reimburse any costs associated with responding. The requirement is for a specific tissue processor compatible with the existing Anatomic Pathology Biosystem at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and the equipment is not available on the GSA website. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program. Respondents must submit a written response including company name, address, socio-economic status, point of contact details, SAM UEI number, CAGE code, tax ID number, and a detailed capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirement. All responses are due by 5:00 PM CST on June 26, 2026, and must be submitted directly to the contracting officer at arneil.genus@va.gov. Participation in SAM registration is mandatory for any potential offeror, and preference is given to those who have completed their ORCA submissions. The government reserves the right to change or abandon any acquisition plans based on the market research gathered.

252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

POSTED

DEADLINE