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Two 2.3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify potential and eligible vendors capable of providing two 2.3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems. This notice is not a solicitation or request for quotation but a means to gauge industry capability and interest before determining the method of acquisition. NIST is particularly interested in firms that manufacture these systems within the United States and seeks responses from all responsible sources, including small and large businesses. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified, the acquisition could be set aside for small business competition. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested vendors are asked to submit a capability statement limited to four pages that includes company and manufacturer names, country of manufacture, relevant specifications or data sheets demonstrating the ability to meet the product requirements, typical lead times, and any other pertinent information to aid in market research. Proprietary information must be clearly marked, and responses are due by June 15, 2026. The final procurement approach, which may be competitive or non-competitive, will be based on the analysis of the information collected through this market research phase. The systems are to be delivered for performance in Boulder, Colorado, and all inquiries should be directed to the contract specialist at NIST.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO, 80305, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide Two (2) 2.3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems.
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. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the two (2) 2.3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 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.
- 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.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, de Ionne Jones, via email at deionne.jones@nist.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 Requirements and Specifications document.