What this opportunity is
The Department of Commerce is seeking two 2.3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems, which include a compressor, hoses, and coldhead, for cooling electronics and optics. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the manufacturing sector, specifically those classified under NAICS 334516. As a Sources Sought notice, this indicates that the government is gathering information and not yet soliciting bids, so interested vendors should focus on tracking the opportunity rather than submitting proposals at this stage.
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Description
Statement of Work: Three 2.3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems 1
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TITLE: Two 2.3K Mechanical Cryocooler Systems
Requesting Lab/Division/Group: Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), Applied
Physics Division 686, Quantum Nanophotonics Group (Group 10)
Requisition Number: NB68610XXXXX
Statement of Need
The Quantum Nanophotonics group requires two (2) complete mechanical cryocooler systems,
each including compressor, hoses, and coldhead, for cooling electronics and optics to 2.3K. The
systems will be installed into existing cryostats that are designed to accommodate a Sumitomo
RDK-101DL cryocooler or equivalent in dimensions and all other specifications. Each cryocooler
must be capable of achieving a base temperature of 2.3K or colder, with a cooling power of
0.1W or greater at 4.2K.
Items and/or item-related services
Section Requirements Related Information
Items/Service
(required)
Item 1 (Quantity 2): Mechanical Cryocooler
System to 2.3K that includes flexible helium
lines, compressor, and cold head. This system
requires a small, 120VAC-powered, air-cooled
compressor with short helium line (appox. 10
feet). Cold head must match standard
Sumitomo RDK-101DL size and dimensions to
fit into NIST-designed, NIST-assembled
cryostat.
☒ See attached document for detailed
specifications
2 home-built cryostats will be
assembled at NIST in the Quantum
Nanophotonics group. Each needs
a Sumitomo RDK-101DL
mechanical cooler to complete the
system.
Shipping &
Delivery
☐ N/A
Delivery information by item
☒ Phased delivery is acceptable
☐ Software on USB / disk required
☐ Software electronic delivery acceptable
Email address for software delivery
Each of the mechanical cooler
systems shall be delivered as a
complete unit. The systems may
be delivered in as many individual
shipments as there are systems
Installation
☒ N/A
Installation requirements
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Inspection and
Acceptance
☐ N/A
Inspection requirements
☒ Government acceptance expected to take
longer than 7 days
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Warranty
☐ N/A
Base Manufacturer Warranty is acceptable
If you require an Extended Manufacturer
Warranty, describe the warranty
requirements.
Period Length:Ex. month, 6 month, year
etc.
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☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2
☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4
Training
☒ N/A
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Maintenance
☒ N/A
Describe your maintenance requirements.
☐See attached document for detailed
maintenance specifications
Period Length: Ex. month, 6 month, year
etc.
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☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2
☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4
Repair
☒ N/A
Choose an item.
Describe your repair requirements.
Period Length: Ex. month, 6 month, year
etc.
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☐ Option Period 1 ☐ Option Period 2
☐ Option Period 3 ☐ Option Period 4
Government
Furnished
Material /
Equipment
☒ N/A
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material/equipment here
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Travel
☒ N/A
Describe any travel requirements
Vendor: To the maximum extent possible,
include as part of appropriate sections
above (maintenance, repair, etc.).
Otherwise, it will be a separate line item,
reimbursable per the Federal Travel
Regulation.
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